Johns Pass
Located in southeastern Pinellas County, east of the Intracoastal Waterway at the mouth of Long Bayou.
Dogleg Key is a small mangrove key in the northern part of Boca Ciega Bay, an estuary nearly completely surrounded by dredge-and-fill residential developments.
Ornithological Summary
Dogleg Key contains a significant colonial waterbird rookery. Only a rudimentary bird list is available.
Conservation Issues
Dogleg Key is posted and monitored against human intrusion. Erosion is a concern, and currently is being evaluated
Habitat
*mangrove forest, estuarine, artificial
Birds in This Area
American Oystercatcher
Latin: Haematopus palliatus
Brown Pelican
Latin: Pelecanus occidentalis
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