Sunday, November 16, 2025

Revisiting St Lucia: Estuary Board Walk (Published 2015-08-11)



Take a morning stroll on the beautiful boardwalk at the St Lucia Estuary, part of iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. This walk is a must for nature lovers, offering stunning views, the chance to spot various bird species, and a look at a pot of hippos relaxing in the water. The estuary mouth was currently closed when this video was filmed, emphasizing the critical need for fresh water feeding into the system.

​Storyline Breakdown by Timestamp

[00:00:00] Welcome to the Boardwalk

A good morning greeting from the St Lucia Estuary boardwalk in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, South Africa. The speaker notes the estuary mouth is currently closed.

[00:00:19] Purpose of the Walk

The boardwalk is highlighted as a "must walk" for nature lovers, bird watchers, and anyone wanting to enjoy the "sense of space" that St Lucia offers.

[00:00:30] Wildlife Sightings

The deck provides a view of birds like cormorants nesting on overhanging branches, as well as a pot of hippos lying up in the warm water.

[00:00:54] The Need for Fresh Water

The view shifts to the distant channel that feeds in from the Fosi River, emphasizing that this fresh water is "much needed for the survival of the system."

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