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Your chances of seeing Common Reedbuck in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Needs some luck. Common Reedbuck live in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, but you need a good drive or some luck to see them. opspoor shows you where they've been seen recently, so you know which roads to drive.
When to see Common Reedbuck in Rietvlei Nature Reserve
Common Reedbuck are most active early morning (05:00 to 08:00) and late afternoon into dusk (17:00 to 20:00).
This is Common Reedbuck's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Common Reedbuck in Rietvlei Nature Reserve: waterholes
Wait at water
Common Reedbuck are drawn to water, so waiting at a waterhole is one of the best ways to see them.
About the Reedbuck (Common)
The common reedbuck is a medium-sized antelope strongly associated with moist grassland, floodplains, river margins and areas of tall grass. It has a greyish-brown coat, white underparts and a distinctive dark scent gland below the ears. Only males have horns, which are short and curved forward. Reedbuck are primarily grazers and are usually seen singly or in small family groups. They rely on dense grass and cover for protection and are often most active around dawn and dusk.
How to identify the Reedbuck (Common)
Medium-sized antelope with a shaggy reddish-brown to grey-brown coat, pale underparts, white rump and relatively long, narrow ears. Males have short, ridged horns that curve backwards; females are hornless.
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