coastal lagoon in Philippine

coastal lagoon in Philippine

This island is the remaining coastal periphery of mangroves, salt marshes and multifarious biodiversity in this part of the Philippines. It also serves as a refuge for 80 species of birds including the Black-crowned Night Heron, the endangered Chinese Egret, Philippine Duck and the rare Pied Avocet. It was declared as a critical habitat in 2007.
In the midst of chaotic urbanization and rapid environmental depletion in the cities of Las Pinas and Paranaque lies a sanctuary for local and migratory birds, namely, Freedom Island and Long Island or collectively known as FREEDOM ISLANDS. But its name is a paradox of its whole story.