We returned to Sanibel Saturday afternoon to go to the refuge. We listened to the information about the refuge on the radio. The program said that some mangroves excrete salt on their leaves, whereas others prevent it from entering the plant at the roots. The refuge was described as being a mangrove forest by our guide at the nature center. It is located on a ridge rather than in the wetlands.
Mangroves come in a variety of types that each like different water levels.
These roots act like a reef and provide an environment for a variety of water life. While there, we saw some flying spoonbills from a distance. We got there a bit late, and it was getting dark. Across the water we could see the trees covered with white dots.