Halikiopoulou Lagoon (also known as the airport lagoon) is a striking wetland located just three km south of Corfu Town. It is a key coastal wetland that serves as an important wildlife sanctuary and stopover for migratory and resident birds. About half of the wetland is a designated protected nature reserve and an Important bird area which acts as a vital stopover for migratory and resident birds, including herons and rare egrets.