Crane Day on November 6 Due to the presence of more than 12,000 Cranes in the second half of the year at Miqan Wetland in Arak / Iran, on November 6 has been named Crane Day. Crane Day is dedicated to informing, familiarize and educate the sustainable use of Miqan wetland, as well as emphasize the ecological value of wetland and the importance of preserving this area and with the…
The Lesser Flamingo after years in Iran After many years, the Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) was observed and recorded by Ali Sajjad Jalali in Shadegan Wetland located in Khuzestan Province – Iran. Khuzestan Province is one of the first ranks of biodiversity in the country due to its numerous wetlands and ponds. Shadegan International Wetland in southern Khuzestan is one of the flamingo habitats and thousands of flamingos have been…
World Wetlands Day 2020 Every year, World Wetlands Day is celebrated on 2 February. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Since 1997, the Ramsar Secretariat has provided outreach materials to help raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands. Wetlands are rich with biodiversity…
