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Birds and Mangroves During all expeditions you will see many more species of birds than you see here. We update these photos on a continual basis as it is impossible to show all. Our photos will provide a virtual Eco exploration, however the splash of the Brown Pelican, the cries of the hunting Osprey and the wind flowing through the mangroves can only be heard by going on a expedition into the lagoon Hopefully you can find the time to come with us and experience these sites and sounds.
This Big Blue was discovered and named "Blue Nick" by Christianne, one of our astute young explorers.
Red Mangrove Red mangroves are easily identified by their "prop roots" which are tangled, reddish, aerial roots that originate from the trunk and branches. Their leaves are 1-5 inches long, broad and blunt on the tip, shiny, deep green on top, and paler on the underside
White pelican
Great Blue Heron
Check out the deep blue around the eyes and on the shoulder. We are constantly changing or adding Photos. I included this Pic because of the blues.
Zero-g Brown Pelican dive. Subtle adjustments of wings controls the bird while dropping. Just before the splash, head is thrust forward and wings are tucked back towards the tail. So cool to watch the dive and hear the splash of a flock over and over again.
Osprey aka "Fish Hawk". Sushi in the talons . Ospreys are difficult to photo, This one is just launching. White Mangrove in the background. White mangroves have no visible aerial root system like red and black mangroves. The easiest way to identify white mangroves is by the leaves. The leaves are up to 3 inches long, elliptical (rounded at both ends), yellowish in color, and have two distinguishing glands at the base of each leaf blade where the stem begins. White mangroves are usually located in elevations higher and farther upland than either the red or black mangroves.
Great Blue Herons courting.
Anahinga drying in the morning warmth. We were winding our way into a huge Mangrove (Red and Black) stand and came upon this guy.
Black mangroves can be identified by numerous finger-like projections, called pneumatophores, that protrude from the soil around the tree's trunk. Black mangrove leaves are oblong, shiny green on top and covered with short dense hairs on the underside. Black mangroves are usually found in slightly higher elevations upland from red mangroves.
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