Flora and Fauna
A white mangrove colony exists within the estuary, the colony are the most southern mangroves in Western Australia and are believed to be 2500 years old. The mangroves inhabit an area of 6.4 ha (16 acres). A boardwalk with informative signage has been constructed around the Mangrove colony so that visitors can inspect the area.
Waterbirds depend on the area for as habitat, up to 62 species of waterbird use the estuary, mostly feeding in the tidal salt-marshes.
The estuary is also an important fish nursery area.
Read more about this topic: Leschenault Estuary
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