Ashuradeh; a heavenly realm for birdwatchers

TEHRAN – Ashuradeh, Iran’s sole island in the Caspian Sea, has high ecological values and significance. It is heaven for birdwatchers.

Miankaleh wetland holds potential to become intl. tourism hub

TEHRAN– Developing the Miankaleh wetland in the northern province of Mazandaran into an international tourism destination is possible, the province’s governor has said.

Miankaleh wetland on the way to restoration

TEHRAN – Miankaleh wetland, which has been dealing with many environmental problems for years, is on the path of restoration.

Tehran streets named after wetlands

TEHRAN – The City Council of Tehran has approved naming 13 streets in the capital city after national wetlands across the country, ISNA reported.

Botulism kills 10,000 birds in Miankaleh peninsula, Gorgan Bay

TEHRAN – Some 10,000 bodies of lifeless migratory birds died as a result of botulism poisoning have been found so far around the Miankaleh peninsula and Gorgan Bay, located in the extreme south-eastern part of the Caspian Sea.

Wildfire burns 340ha of Miankaleh wildlife sanctuary

TEHRAN – Raging wildfire burnt about 340 hectares of the Miankaleh wildlife sanctuary in northern Mazandaran province on Sunday, commander of the protection unit at the provincial department of environment has stated.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

End of the line for Iran's bird-watching paradise?

TEHRAN – Miankaleh international wetland has recently witnessed the death of over 13,000 migratory birds. Although veterinary organization announced that the birds have been killed due to the “botulinum toxin”, some environmentalists believe that water pollution and other factors that have not yet been investigated have caused unprecedented bird mortality in the area.

Birdwatching can propel tourism growth in Caspian Sea island

TEHRAN – Ashuradeh, Iran’s sole island in the Caspian Sea, and its surrounding wetlands constitute a rich ecological haven for many migratory birds. However, birdwatching has remained somehow an untapped potential for tourism growth in the coastal region.