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