The nature around us
Manor Gardens sits on the edge of some of Durban's best remaining green space. A couple of guides to help you get the most out of it, and coexist well with what's already living here.
Know Your Trees
Manor Gardens has a real invasive-tree problem. See which trees belong here and which ones don't, with photos.
Explore the guideBirds of Manor Gardens
Residents asked for this one. 13 garden birds, each starting with what you hear. That is nearly always how you notice one first.
Explore the guideBirds of Prey & Owls
Crowned Eagles nest in Pigeon Valley and owls work our big trees every night. Why rat poison kills the birds keeping our rodents down.
Explore the guideSnakes
Who to call, and the everyday things in a garden that attract rodents (and therefore snakes). Calm, practical, no scare stories.
Explore the guideLocal Wildlife
Vervet monkeys and mongoose share our streets and gardens. A quick guide to coexisting peacefully with both.
Explore the guide📸 Seen something worth sharing?
Report a wildlife sighting and it'll appear in the Latest Spotted log.