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Sorkhroud Pond

Mazandaran  >  Iran

Famous as a wintering place for swans, Sorkhrood Pond is where you can find three species of swans along with other waders and waterbirds.

Geplaatst* door Mitra Daneshvar
Meest recente update 31 maart 2026

Beschrijving

Sorkhroud is a seasonal wetland in the Mazandaran Province of Iran, primarily composed of flooded rice paddies and shallow water bodies. The habitat is defined by its proximity to the Caspian Sea and its transformation during the winter months when water levels rise to create a suitable environment for migratory waterfowl. The surrounding area consists of reed beds and agricultural land, which provide both cover and foraging ground for various bird species.

The site is known for the "swan congestion," where Knobbelzwaan, Wilde Zwaan, and Kleine Zwaan gather in high numbers during the winter. What makes this site distinct is the high density of birds in a relatively small area, largely due to local grain-feeding programs that support the swan population during harsh winters, allowing for close-range observation of the flocks.

Details

Toegang

Sorkhroud Pond is located in one of the neighborhoods of Sorkhroud city and is accessible by private car or taxi. You can find parking spots in the neighborhood, but keep in mind that it can be very crowded on the weekends. You can spend one or two hours enjoying the swans and other bird species. Dwergmeeuw is one of the other interesting birds to find there.

Terrein en leefgebied

Wetland , Rietvelden

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Nat

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Winter

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Winter

Route

Onverharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

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Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

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