- An island or isle is a piece of land, distinct from a continent, completely surrounded by water. There are continental islands, which were formed by being split from a continent by plate tectonics, and oceanic islands, which have never been part of a continent. Oceanic islands can be formed from volcanic activity, grow into atolls from coral reefs, and form from sediment along shorelines, creating barrier islands. River islands can also form from sediment and debris in rivers. Artificial islands are those made by humans, including small rocky outcroppings built out of lagoons and large-scale land reclamation projects used for development.
- Leque Island Wildlife Area Unit (wdfw.wa.gov)
The Leque Island Unit consists of wetlands and tidal marsh habitat. This is a popular site for waterfowl hunting, wildlife observation and photography, and walking. The habitat provides areas for wildlife ranging from waterfowl, mammals, raptors, and passerine birds.