ABC Islands CWA
CWA boundary:
![3 mangrove islands are closed to public access](/media/9443/abcboundary.jpg?format=jpg&quality=80)
County: Collier
Total Area: 68 acres
Closure Dates: Year-round
Focal Species: Herons, egrets, brown pelicans.
This CWA is located on the northwest side of Marco Island. It includes 3 mangrove islands and surrounding waters, which are closed to public access year-round.
A variety of wading and diving birds nest and roost on these islands throughout the year, including state-listed species such as the little blue heron and tricolored heron.
![This buffer protects nesting and roosting birds from disturbance](/media/9444/abcegretnest.jpg?center=0.42450142450142453,0.5175&mode=crop&width=458&height=329&rnd=131747296136500000&format=jpg&quality=80)