Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Mangroves in a tidal estuary

This is a little closer view of the structure of mangrove trees in a tidal estuary.  The roots take hold in the shallow sand bar, but there are no leaves below the high water line.  The tide flows in and out under the tree.

The tree provides habitat for wildlife, as I will show in my posts in the next week or so.

These wetlands are also important areas for water runoff during the rainy season.

We are showing photos of Bangkok, Thailand on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site this week.  We loved it, and we hope you will enjoy our photos.

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6 comments:

  1. KateJuly 10, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Thanks for the information, Dave. What is the rainy season like?

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  2. brattcatJuly 10, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    this is so interesting, Dave.

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  3. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJuly 10, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Kate, the rainy season is September and October. It ca be fine with wonderful weather, or there can be a tropical shower. It is sort of like Hawaii.

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  4. JudyJuly 10, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    I can see how this area would attract wildlife.

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  5. Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.comJuly 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    mangroves are very interesting

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  6. glendaJuly 10, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Love all the wildlife found in Costa Rica. I can just imagine what in living right off shore here.

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