Abe Bailey Nature Reserve, Protected area in Gauteng, South Africa.
The Abe Bailey Nature Reserve extends across 4,200 hectares of land, featuring wetlands, bushveld, and grassy savannahs near Carletonville in Gauteng province.
The nature reserve was established to protect the indigenous wildlife of Gauteng, preserving natural habitats within the increasingly urbanized province.
Local educational institutions conduct field research and organize programs at the reserve to study the diverse bird population and regional ecosystems.
The reserve welcomes visitors daily from 06:00 to 18:00, offering multiple walking trails and a shaded picnic area with basic facilities.
Yellow-billed Storks establish nesting grounds in this reserve, making it one of the few breeding locations outside the Okavango Delta.
Location: Gauteng
GPS coordinates: -26.30440,27.33670
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:03
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