Mangroves

"Look at the size of those Mangroves" was my reaction when we first moved to Queensland.

Above are typical mangroves in Victoria, near to my parent's home.  They have doubled in thickness in the past 40 years or so, but don't seem to get much higher than this.

However in Queensland, the mangroves are the size of trees.

Bribie Island Mangroves

David Fleay Wildlife Park mangroves

North Stradbroke Island Mangroves

There are many boardwalks around Queensland.  This is Winiam Mangroves boardwalk 

Mangroves provide protection from erosion and are very important to the ecology.

Boondall Wetlands boardwalk mangroves

Nudgee Beach Mangroves

I certainly have a greater appreciation for Mangroves since we moved to Queensland.  I didn't realise that there were so many varieties of mangroves and that they could be so beautiful. Just don't forget the insect repellent!