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	Science Fair Projects - Dhlinza Forest
		They are the most important forests in southern Africa from the aspect of unique biodiversity.
		Dhlinza is the home of more than 65 species of birds, including the endangered Spotted Thrush, rare Delegorgue Pigeon, magnificent Purplecrested Lourie and Narina Trogon.
		The name Dhlinza is derived from Zulu meaning a gravelike place of meditation after the peaceful setting.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Dhlinza_Forest (341 words)

	South Africa 1991
		Trumpeter Hornbill (455): 2 Alexandria Forest on 11th, 4 Mkuzi 19th and 4 on 20th, 1 Kruger on 23rd, 3 on 25th and 16 on 26th.
		Lesser Honeyguide (476): 1 at Alexandria Forest on Aug 12th, 1 Mkuzi on 19th and 1 on 20th, 1 Nylsvlei on 29th and 1 on 30th.
		Forest Canary (873): 10 at Alexandria Forest on Aug 12th, 1 at Weza on 14th.
	www.camacdonald.com /birding/tripreports/SouthAfrica91.html (16991 words)

	Canopy walkway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Canopy walkways are bridges between and in the canopy of a forest; mostly linked up with platforms inside or around the trees.
		They were originally intended as access to the upper regions of ancient forests for scientist who conduct canopy research.
		Today they serve as ecotourism attractions, such as the canopy boardwalk in Dhlinza Forest, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canopy_walkway (109 words)

	Customisable KZN Tours
		The area is synonymous with forest and a total of 5 major forests are accessible in the area.
		Forest birding can be tough but the rewards are often high.
		We have the opportunity of accessing good patches of forest, grassland and bushveld on this route and our destinations will be decided upon according to what birds are still needed.
	www.antbear.de /guestsites/amanzi/custumisable-kzn.htm (1963 words)

	Birding Tours - 6 Day Tour, KZN Mountains, Forest and Bushveld - Far & Wild Safaris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		A few hours birding in this forest are always a magical experience and a combination of good trails and good edge habitat should give us a good number of specials.
		This exciting patch of forest is small but full of special birds and has a fantastic canopy walkway and platform to ease the job of finding the forest specials.
		A patch of mangrove forest may also be visited if the time of year is right.
	www.zulukingdom.org /Birding/birding_6_day_1.htm (1191 words)

	C.T. Astley Maberly (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Plentiful in Kruger National Park and Addo Elephants Park, the Dhlinza Forest Nature Reserve (Zululand) and the Wankie National Park, and of course in a number of private and provincial nature reserves.
		The leopard and the great crowned eagle (Stephanoaetus coronatus) of the forests are their worst natural enemies.
		Vervets are active agents in the forest seed dispersal.
	www.enviro.co.za /vervet/ver4.htm (1211 words)

	Birding Tours - 6 Day Tour – KZN Coastal region and Wakkerstroom - Far & Wild Safaris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		These include a Coastal Forest Reserve (home to the elusive and tiny Blue Duiker antelope), two localities with mudflats for Waders and Terns, a Mangrove Swamp Forest and Bushveld.
		Dhlinza is set right in the middle of the small north coast town of Eshowe and the sooner we get birding it the better.
		A patch of Mangrove Swamp Forest may also be visited if the time of year is right.
	www.africasafari.co.za /Birding/birding_kzn_coastal.htm (1289 words)

	Birding tours South Africa, birdwatching Cape Town, pelagics
		We then head up to Dhinza Forest, which is rich in specials, easily accessible and has the only canopy walkway in the country.
		The morning is spent exploring the sand forests and bushveld of Mkuze.
		We then head up to Dhlinza Forest and over-night in a quaint, comfortable guesthouse a short distance from the forest.
	www.birdwatch.co.za /birdingtourskwazulu.htm (1532 words)

	WORLDTWITCH - Zimbabwe & Eastern South Africa Trip Report, February-March 1997, by Jon Hornbuckle
		For Ntumeni Forest, go towards Nkandla, turning left 11km after Dhlinza Forest entrance; the reserve is on the right after 3.5km, and the car park 1km inside the forest.
		Crowned Hornbill, Tockus alboterminatus 2 Mkuzi and Dhlinza Forest, 2-4 Charara.
		White-eared Barbet, Stactolaema leucotis 3 Mkuzi, 15 Dukuduku Forest + Umlalazi, 2 Dhlinza and Ntumeni Forests and Mkuvisi, 5 Seldomseen and Honde Valley.
	www.worldtwitch.com /zimbabwe_&_eastern_south_africa_1997.htm (11793 words)

	TRIP REPORT
		Mist shrouded the forest when we arrived and the birds were only just beginning to call.
		The forest is quite beautiful, occurring in patches between granite outcrops and rolling grasslands.
		Forest birding was excellent along the track which was clearly, not often used.
	home.online.no /~egnter/Africa.HTM (4517 words)

	South Africa Interesting Facts - Tourist Spots
		There are a couple of areas of hardwood forest left, but even with so much development this is a wonderful area for holidays, with excellent beaches, good swimming and plenty of activities on offer.
		The 200 ha Dhlinza Forest is a small but beautiful patch of indigenous hardwood forest.
		It covers five distinct ecosystems varying from dry thorn scrub to tropical forest and bordered by giant dunes, beaches and tropical reefs, has 'Big Five' game viewing, and is the only place in the world where hippos, crocodiles and sharks share the same lagoon.
	www.travel-island.com /interesting.places/south_africa.html (7335 words)

	birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
		The pristine forest supports endemics such as the endangered Cape Parrot (the brown-headed nominate race, now considered a separate species, which numbers fewer than 400 individuals); Knysna Turaco, Chorister Robin-Chat, Bush Blackcap, Barratt`s Warbler, Cape Batis, Lesser Double-collared Sunbird, Swee Waxbill and Forest Canary.
		Forests on the western shores of the lake hold additional specials, notably African Broadbill, Neergaard`s Sunbird and Pink-throated Twinspot.
		The unique Tongaland Sand Forest around the hides of Kubube and Kumasinga, close to the park`s main camp, is excellent for Crested Guineafowl, African Broadbill, Gorgeous Bush-Shrike, (Eastern) Bearded Scrub-Robin and three of the reserve`s near-endemics: Rudd’s Apalis, Neergaard`s Sunbird, and the beautiful Pink-throated Twinspot, all of which are common here.
	www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/africa/south_africa_kwazulu_natal.html (3140 words)

	Eshowe
		Today Eshowe is a market town, with a 100 km radius catchment area, two shopping centres, a main bus station serving the hinterland, a major hospital, and several schools.
		The family toured the Dlinza Forest and spent a night in 'The Residency' in Eshowe.
		Eshowe served as the seat of the first Black Diocesan Bishops in South Africa, of the Anglican and Catholic Church.
	www.knowledgefun.com /book/e/es/eshowe.html (274 words)

	Indicator Birding
		Arriving in Eshowe in the afternoon, we checked into our accommodation, and then made our way to the Dhlinza Forest, which was very quiet - not atypical of this time of year, possibly only a few Spotted Thrush remain at this altitude, and the search for this species was in vain.
		A dawn start in the dune forest near the town of St Lucia offered a subdued dawn chorus - as is characteristic in March.
		As the forest received it's first morning warmth, birdsong increased dramatically, and we heard the chatter of yellow-bellied Bulbuls, the sweet melody of the Brown Scrub-Robin and the distant hooting of Woodward's Batis.
	www.birding.co.za /indicator/news12.htm (907 words)

	Dhlinza Forest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Situated in the town of Eshowe on the south-western side.
		A one kilometer path runs through the forest from the picnic sites to the other forest entrance in Saunders Street.
		Approximately 20 pairs of endangered Spotted Ground Thrush and two pairs of Black Sparrowhawk as well as Crowned Eagle breed in the Dlinza Forest.
	www.birding.co.za /zulubird/dlinz.htm (145 words)

	Book Zululand Backpackers, Eshowe, South Africa: No booking fee!
		Hostel in forest setting in cultural capital of Zululand.All amenities.
		Norwegian missionary museum, Shakaland, Dhlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk, Martyrâs Cross, Cetshwayoâs memorial.
		DLINZA FOREST with hiking trails and the magnificent new DLINZA FOREST AERIAL BOARDWALK.
	www.hostelbookers.com /hostels/south-africa/eshowe/8580 (308 words)

	South Africa tour by Tropical Birding: Birdwatching tours to the best sites in the world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		On this trip we visit the Cape Fynbos, South African Forest, South African Grassland and SE African Coast Endemic Bird Areas.
		Among the forest specialties we search for here are Forest Buzzard, Knysna Turaco, Narina Trogon, Knysna and Olive woodpeckers, Chorister Robin, Olive Bush Shrike, Swee Waxbill and Forest Canary.
		Next we visit Dhlinza Forest, home of the globally endangered Spotted Thrush and Delegorgue’s Pigeon.
	www.tropicalbirding.com /tours/southAfrica2.html (1086 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The day was not finished yet and we proceeded to Xumeni Forest for the late afternoon where we enjoyed an outstanding sighting of seventeen Cape Parrots, one of the rarest birds in Southern Africa.
		The forest birding was slow however we scored further Cape Parrots, Orange Ground-Thrush, Red-chested Cuckoo and Forest Canary.
		NOTE: This nominate brown-necked Podocarpus forest form of the Cape Parrot has been split off from the more widespread grey-headed savannah form (P. suahelicus), and is now considered to be one of the most endangered birds in Africa with a declining population of less than 600 individuals.
	www.beard99.freeserve.co.uk /SouthAfricap1.htm (13384 words)

	BRIAN’S BIRDING TOURS (ESHOWE BIRD GUIDE) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Brian gained experience working at the Dhlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk and is now available as a freelance bird guide for the Eshowe area.
		Ongoye Forest Nature Reserve: A 4x4 is Necessary for this 4 hours trip with a maximum group of six people.
		Nkandla Forest It is highly recommended that take a guide with you, as most paths are inconspicuous and a difficult area to find your way around, especially for first time visitors.
	www.zbr.co.za /tours/brian_mthethwa (250 words)

	Birdwatching trips around the world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The salt tolerant mangrove forest is intersected by a complex network of tidal creeks, mudflats and small islands.
		Orchids abound and the understory of the forest is often relatively clear, although the higher strata are often strung with enormous woody vines and lianas.
		With highland forest, Acacia woodland, rocky escarpments, open grassland, large ponds, and small streams, this park is home to a wide variety of birds and mammals.
	www.birdingpal.org /trips.htm (16327 words)

	Tropical Birding Tour Report - Eastern South Africa - Sep-Oct 2002
		We had done so well on forest birds at Magoebaskloof that we were only looking for a few key species here.
		The forests were busy and we heard Livingstone’s Turacos calling in the distance and many White-eared Barbets in their holes.
		Dhlinza is a great place and I was the only one to see some Delegorgue’s Pigeons fly from the canopy but Lemon Dove, Scaly-throated Honeyguide as well as a calling male Emerald Cuckoo were all seen well before we left.
	www.tropicalbirding.com /tripReports/TR_ESAMartin.html (11916 words)

	Kwazulu - Natal - TravelPuppy.com
		Activities include a crocodile farm, the Banana Express railway and the Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve, a scenic collection of forests and steep gorges leading down to the beach, covered in dense forest.
		The 200 hectare (494 acre) Dhlinza Forest is a small but stunning patch of indigenous hardwood forest.
		It covers 5 distinct ecosystems varying from dry thorn scrub to tropical forest and bordered by giant dunes, beaches and tropical reefs, has ‘Big Five’ game viewing, and is the only place in the world where crocodiles, hippos and sharks share the same lagoon.
	travelpuppy.com /south-africa/kwazulu-natal.htm (1969 words)

	southafrica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		This wonderful park conserves some of the best examples of Sand Forest on the edge of Lake St Lucia and is an excellent location for Yellowbill (Green Malkoha), Blue-mantled Crested-Flycatcher, Scaly-throated Honeyguide and Narina Trogon.
		This beautiful forest reserve supports an avifauna combining both coastal and mist belt bird species and we will search for African Goshawk, the rare Delegorgue’s Pigeon, Narina Trogon, Purple-crested Turaco, Crowned and noisy Trumpeter Hornbill, Square-tailed Drongo, Chorister Robin-Chat, Gray Cuckoo-shrike and the highly endangered Spotted Ground-Thrush.
		South Africa’s only forest canopy walkway is situated here and we will spend most of our morning birding from this superb viewpoint.
	www.born2bird.com /southafrica.htm (3615 words)

	South Africa Travel - Attractions & Sights
		Wilderness is a pretty little resort sandwiched between the dunes and the reedy lakes of the Wilderness Natural Reserve, an excellent place for birdwatching and canoeing.
		It is an ideal place to walk in the forest of yellowwood, stinkwood and Cape chestnut trees along trails to magical waterfalls – the most spectacular being the aptly-named Bridal Veil and Madonna and Child.
		The 200 hectare (494 acre) Dhlinza Forest is a small but beautiful patch of indigenous hardwood forest.
	www.hotel-club-net.com /south-africa/south-africa-attractions.htm (6940 words)

	Birdquest, Trip Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Our lodge at Ingeli nestled near to a beautiful stretch of indigenous forest, and at dawn we were right in the thick of it on a broad track peering up at the massive Yellow-wood trees.
		Black Saw-wing Swallows flitted past us as we were finishing off in the forest, and back at the hotel two Black Crakes scampered along the edge of the lawn next to the mirror-calm lake.
		Once inside this impressive patch of forest all eyes were peeled for the target bird.
	www.birdquest.co.uk /trip_reports_detail.cfm?ReportID=247 (4705 words)

	Birding - 7 Day Tour – KZN Coastal region and Wakkerstroom - Far & Wild Safaris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		We will spend the morning exploring the Dune Forest and lake edge targeting the specials of these interesting habitats.
		The cool understorey of the forest is home to many specials and a slow walk should reveal many of these treasures.
		It will be hard for us to leave this Natural Heritage site but leave we must.
	www.africasafari.co.za /Birding/birding_7_day_tour.htm (1438 words)

	Thabile Khuzwayo Birding Tours; Southern Zululand
		Thabile has gained experience working at the Dhlinza Forest Aerial Boardwalk as a guide and is now freelancing.
		Thabile is one of the Zululand birding routes most experience female guides registered with TKZN and a certificate of competence NQF level 4 with THETA.
		All tours are done at your own vehicle remember to leave a space for a guide and a 4x4 is recommended while visiting areas such as Ongoye Forest.
	www.zbr.co.za /tours/thabile-khuzwayo (378 words)

	Naturetrek
		Dhlinza Forest with its spectacular aerial boardwalk and canopy tower allowed the group views of Black-headed Oriole, Sombre Greenbul and Collared Sunbird followed by breakfast in a forest clearing!
		Time was spent exploring coastal dunes and forests of the St Lucia wetlands - a World Heritage Site.
		In the rare sand forest we saw Neergard's Sunbird, Pink-throated Twinspot and Gorgeous Bush Shrike.
	www.naturetrek.co.uk /newsletter/oct-2003.htm (1428 words)

	Finding
		Another forest patch can be found by retracing your route back to Curry's Post, turning left at the first dirt road after 2 or 3 kms.
		Bird the mist forest at dawn before leaving the cool uplands for the warm and humid Zululand coast.
		The Dhlinza Forest Nature Reserve (open 7:30 am to 5 pm) is situated at the end of Kangelia Street on the western outskirts of Eshowe.
	www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/s_africa/grand-tour/africa.htm (15652 words)

	Birds of Paradise B&B \| south africa - kwazulu - natal - eshowe \| accommodation - bed & breakfast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Awake to the sound of the birds, and enjoy the tranquility of country life.
		Enjoy the quiet surroundings of our magnificent garden and adjoining Natural Forest.
		Flood lit tennis courts, swimming pool and trampoline are available for the young and energetic.
	staybloemfontein.co.za /pages/birds_paradise_info_photo.php (327 words)

	phorum - AfricanBirding - [SABN] =?us-ascii?Q?Trip_report_-_South_Africa_in_15_days__=28long=29_?= (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Dhlinza Forest seemed rather quiet - and according to Hugh Chittenden,
		At Xumeni Forest fears of deep mud were unfounded, as the forestry
		the Donnybrook end of the forest (as opposed to the tree farms).
	www.surfbirds.com /phorum/read.php?f=18&t=1446&a=1 (2698 words)

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