Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari 'a haven' for wintering migratory birds

TEHRAN – Located on the international migratory bird corridor, the valuable wetlands and diverse habitats in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari host thousands of birds that choose this province as a winter refuge to escape the Siberian cold.

Gandoman wetland a crucial stopover for thousands of migratory birds

TEHRAN –Located in Borujen county, southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, Gandoman wetland is one of the most important habitats for migratory birds in the country, hosting some 40,000 birds from across the globe.

Life comes back to Bakhtegan wetland

On Sunday, June 8, water was released from Dorudzan dam into Bakhtegan wetland in southern Fars province to help revive the drying valuable reservoir.

Finnish ambassador visits Mazandaran, honors environmental legacy of ‘Mother of the Cranes’

TEHRAN – Finland’s Ambassador to Iran, Jani Johannes Raippana, has praised Iran’s vast investment potential, particularly in the northern province of Mazandaran, describing its economic capacities as “unparalleled,” especially in the fields of tourism, fisheries, agriculture, and mining.

By Afshin Majlesi

Discover Shurgol wetland: a sanctuary for birds, wildlife, and nature lovers

TEHRAN – Shurgol wetland in northwest Iran is a favored destination for nature lovers and eco-tourists due to its rich biodiversity and unique landscapes.

World Migratory Bird Day highlights ‘creating bird-friendly communities’

TEHRAN – Celebrated biannually - on May 10 and October 11 - World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) aims to raise awareness about the many challenges migratory birds face due to human activities, including urban development.

Migratory birds wintering at Hour al-Azim

Hour al-Azim wetland in the southwestern Khuzestan province is hosting migratory birds such as white-tailed sea eagles, marbled ducks, herons, African ospreys, crested ducks, black storks, oak ducks, flamingos, white pelicans, and gray pelicans that come annually to the region for wintering.

Mahabad wetland experiences boom in migratory bird numbers

TEHRAN – The head of Mahabad’s department for environmental protection has reported a significant increase in migratory birds at the Kani Barazan Wetland, the first birdwatching site in the western Iranian region.

‘Paradise of birds’ hosting migratory swans

TEHRAN –A Flock of whooper swans have been observed in Kani Barazan International Wetland, which is known as the ‘paradise of birds’ in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan.

Naqadeh wetlands hosting migratory ruddy shelducks

TEHRAN –Large flocks of migratory ruddy shelducks have been observed in Dargah Sangi and Solduz wetlands in Naqadeh county, the northwestern West Azarbaijan province, according to an official with the provincial department of environment.

Migratory birds flocking to Tehran lake

Khalij-e Fars (Persian Gulf) lake in the west of Tehran is hosting birds that are migrating from Siberia and eastern Europe to spend the winter.

Lorestan wetlands hosting migratory birds

TEHRAN –With the beginning of the cold season, aquatic and waterside birds have started wintering in the wetlands of Lorestan province, southwest of the country.

Ilam hosting migratory birds

TEHRAN –Every year, wetlands and habitats in Ilam province, in the west of Iran, welcome a large number of migratory birds.

Lake Urmia hosting migratory grey cranes, flamingos

TEHRAN –The first flocks of migratory grey cranes and flamingos have been spotted in satellite wetlands of Lake Urmia, northwestern West Azarbaijan province, an official with the provincial department of environment, has said.

Stork habitat in Kordestan province gains national label

TEHRAN – A habitat of migratory storks in Kordestan province has been officially registered on Iran’s national list of natural sites to help protect its serene atmosphere.

Sustan wetland: Gilan’s human-made marvel amidst nature’s splendor

TEHRAN - In the lush landscapes of Gilan, Iran, lies picturesque Sustan wetland within the verdant city of Lahijan, often hailed as the jewel of the province.

Ecotourism to take center stage in Miankaleh

TEHRAN – In a bid to preserve the pristine ecosystem of the Miankaleh peninsula while fostering sustainable tourism, a pioneering initiative is in the pipeline.

Special guests of North Khorasan delight birders

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, North Khorasan played host to a lively event, dedicated to bird-watching in the days in which the provincial wetlands welcomed special winged visitors.

Iran's sky hosting migratory birds

Iran hosts more than five percent of the world's migratory birds in 450 sites in winter. Each year the World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on May 11 to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and the need to protect them.

Iran is main wintering habitat in West Asia for migratory birds: official

TEHRAN –Iran is the most important country in West Asia in terms of housing migratory birds in winter as around two million birds fly each year to spend winter in the country's wetlands, according to an official with the Department of Environment (DOE). 

Abshineh wetland: a stopover for migratory winged visitors

TEHRAN – Situated just 15 kilometers from the city of Hamadan near a road to Malayer, Abshineh wetland, stands as a testament to Iran's rich environmental heritage.

Discover spectacular bird life in Fereydun-Kenar

TEHRAN - In northern Iran, where the gentle waves of the Caspian Sea touch the shores, lies a hidden gem cherished by nature lovers and birdwatchers alike—the Fereydun-Kenar wetland complex.

Migratory flamingoes land in North Khorasan reservoirs

TEHRAN –On their way to cold regions, flamingos have been spotted at reservoirs in North Khorasan Province, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

Iran hosts over 5% of world's wintering birds

TEHRAN –Iran hosts more than five percent of the world's migratory birds in 450 sites in winter, the Department of Environment’s director for natural environment and biodiversity has said.

Migratory birds at Hour al-Azim wetland

Hour al-Azim wetland is an important wetland on the border of Iran and Iraq. Unique species such as cormorants, margerdans, giant herons, African egrets, marble ducks, white-headed ducks, long-tailed ducks, and many other types of water and waterside birds live there.

Mazandaran hosting wintering migratory birds

TEHRAN – This winter, more migratory birds are migrating to Mazandaran’s habitats thanks to the abundance of rainfall and the suitability of aquatic environments for animal species in the northern province, wildlife experts have said.

A top birdwatching site in southwest Iran

Gandoman wetland, stretching to 1,070 hectares, is located in the southwest of the country.

Choghakhor, a main habitat for birds   

Choghakhor Wetland is located in the southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province.