the mangrove provides a habitat for many bird species
Herons, egrets, bitterns, spoonbills, limpkins, and ibis are among the birds that visit mangroves in search of food
the peninsularhouse backed by 36.6 acres of protected mangrove
Location:
Morton Street,
Marathon Keys,
Florida,
USA.
Accommodations: Private waterfront home
- 3
Bedrooms
- 2
Bathrooms
(Sleeps 8 )
Description: What are Mangroves? Mangroves are one of Florida's true natives. They thrive in salty environments because they are able to obtain freshwater from saltwater. Some secrete excess salt through their leaves, others block absorption of salt at their roots. Florida's estimated 469,000 acres of mangrove forests contribute to the overall health of the state's southern coastal zone. This ecosystem traps and cycles various organic materials, chemical elements, and important nutrients. Mangrove roots act not only as physical traps but provide attachment surfaces for various marine organisms. Many of these attached organisms filter water through their bodies and, in turn, trap and cycle nutrients. The relationship between mangroves and their associated marine life cannot be overemphasized. Mangroves provide protected nursery areas for fishes, crustaceans, and shellfish. They also provide food for a multitude of marine species such as snook, snapper, tarpon, jack, sheepshead, red drum, oyster, and shrimp. Florida's important recreational and commercial fisheries will drastically decline without healthy mangrove forests. Many animals find shelter either in the roots or branches of mangroves. Mangrove branches are rookeries, or nesting areas, for beautiful coastal birds such as brown pelicans and roseate spoonbills.
little blue heron
Attractions
& Activities: The mangroves of south Florida provide a habitat for many bird species. The shallow waters and exposed mudflats of the mangroves make this habitat ideal for probing shoreline birds such as plovers and sandpipers. Long-legged wading birds utilize these and deeper waters along mangrove-lined waterways. Herons, egrets, bitterns, spoonbills, limpkins, and ibis are among the wading birds that visit mangroves in search of food.Twenty-nine species of ducks, grebes, loons, cormorants, and gallinules have been observed in the mangrove habitats of south Florida. These floating/diving birds feed on fishes, plant materials, and invertebrates. Some of these waterfowl are year round residents, while others occur during migration or as winter visitors.Species include:Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) pintail (Anas acuta) lesser scaup (Aythya affinis) canvasback (Aythya valisineria) common gallinule (Gallinule chloropus) Birds of prey include permanent residents, summer residents, and winter visitors of mangrove habitats. The southern bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus leucocephalus), osprey (Pandion haliaetus), and peregrine falcon (Falco columbarius) depend upon mangroves for their survival in south Florida. The bald eagle and osprey feed extensively on the fishes that occur in mangroves. These species also roost and nest within the mangrove tree canopyOther birds of prey that frequent mangrove systems include:Turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) Black vulture (Coragyps atratus) Cooper's hawk (Accipter cooperii) Red tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) marsh hawk (Circus cyaneus) American kestrel (Falco sparverius) barn owl (Tyto alba) great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) barred owl (Strix varia) http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/southflorida/mangrove/lifebirds.html
the great egret, don't be fooled by the thin neck, it can swallow fishes whole
Amenities:
Additional Amenities:
explore the surrounding waters and wildlife by using the 4 kyacks on site
Cormorant on the seach outside of the Peninsularhouse
Parking:
Covered Parking
Outdoor Area:
Additional Outdoorr
Area:
Rates:
(in US. Dollar)
2200
- 2200
per Week
(remainder 2010)
2200
- 3600
per Week
(2011)
Special notes :
**City of Marathon Lic. PLR2009-323....most of mangrove around Grassy Key harbor has been purchased by the State of Florida under its Florida Forever Act program thereby ensuring it will never be subject to future development.
Cats
Allowed: Pls. inquire
Dogs Allowed:
Pls. inquire
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