Melville Koppies Nature Reserve

We went for a walk on the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve a few weekends ago. The weather was crisp and clear, and the koppies offered a panoramic view over Johannesburg. A highlight was the few splashes of colour juxtaposed against the harsh winter veld:



Especially the Aloes:



This nature reserve is really a gem in the heart of Johannesburg and well worth a visit. Another highlight for me was the large numbers of black sunbirds congregating around the stands of wild dagga, unfortunately I did not bring my 300mm lens along so could not get a decent shot of them. The reserve has am impressive bird list with 185 species recorded!