Redhouse is a small village located to the north of Port Elizabeth. It is adjacent to a declared wetland reserve, soon hopefully to be a Ramsar site. The village is situated on the Zwartkops River and there are over 10,000 water birds there, in the summer, including beautiful flamingos a plenty. There are no shops or businesses in Redhouse, apart from two Bed & Breakfast establishments – this village is truly a hidden gem. There is a lawn bowling club, a squash court, a sailing club, and quaint village hall. These photos are of my stroll recently ‘along the tow path’… as the locals say. A superb destination for peace and relaxation. http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/designations/ramsars/ Ramsar sites are wetlands of international importance, designated under the Ramsar Convention. Wetlands are defined as areas of marsh, fen, peatland or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six metres. Ramsar sites may also incorporate riparian (banks of a stream, river, pond or watercourse) and coastal zones adjacent to the wetlands, and islands or bodies of marine water deeper than six metres at low tide lying within the wetlands.
