El Estero del Soldado is a mangrove estuary near Guyamas, Sonora, Mexico. This estuary, and all other coastal wetlands, are an important part of the ecology of the Sea of Cortez. A large number of the creatures in the Sea of Cortez are born in these wetlands. Many local and migrating birds depend on these wetlands for sustenance. This collection of images is part of an effort to help viewers gain an appreciation of these important lagoons.
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