| Bayhead Natural Heritage Site | |
| Map: | South Africa KwaZulu-Natal |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Durban, South Africa |
| Coordinates: | -29.8884°N 31.0117°W |
| Area: | 8.4ha |
| Governing Body: | Transnet National Ports Authority |
Bayhead Natural Heritage Site is a 20ha nature reserve of mangrove forest and coastal grassland within the industrial area of Durban Bay, South Africa. [1] The reserve is a remnant of what was once the largest mangrove swamp in the province.[2] [3]
A number of birds can be found in the reserve, up to 120 different aquatic birds have been recorded.[4] As in the nearby Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve, various crabs can also be found. There is a boardwalk and public information centre on site.
In March 2015, a vegetable oil spill from a refinery in the area caused a number of mangrove trees to die.[5]