
Phalaris arundinacea, sometimes known as reed canary grass, is a tall, perennial bunchgrass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America.
Western Cape and beyond
Provinces where Sand Martin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
3 records, iNaturalist
8 results in South Africa
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Species
Riparia riparia
Records
3
iNaturalist observations
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A record means a host has seen the Sand Martin on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
The Sand Martin is most recorded in Western Cape (33% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (33% of records), Gauteng (33% of records), based on 3 iNaturalist observations. 8 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Sand Martin on site or nearby.
Phalaris arundinacea, sometimes known as reed canary grass, is a tall, perennial bunchgrass that commonly forms extensive single-species stands along the margins of lakes and streams and in wet open areas, with a wide distribution in Europe, Asia, northern Africa and North America.