The migration of Asian birds to Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad and the opportunity of “bird watching”

The time of the beginning of migration of birds from cold Asian regions is close to Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, which provides the opportunity for the development of bird watching as one of the tourism capacities in this province, but the use of this opportunity requires conditions.

Since approaching the habitat of birds causes anxiety for these beautiful creatures, knowing the techniques of bird watching is the first category that should be considered when doing this branch of tourism, so environmental experts believe that not approaching Not touching the birds’ nests, their eggs or interfering with the feeding of the birds is one of the enjoyable pastimes of birdwatching.

Another issue that should be pointed out to bird watching enthusiasts is the risk of super acute bird flu and refraining from handling bird carcasses due to the possibility of death from this disease and its transmission to humans.

Of course, in order to carry out bird watching in a principled way, infrastructures need to be created so that those interested can have fun watching birds without disturbing the wildlife, which facilities are few in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, but the government is trying to provide the necessary infrastructure for bird watching in provide the province.

What is bird watching?

Bird-watching is a recreational activity in which birds are observed in their natural habitat. Unlike other wildlife observation branches, this branch of tourism has also been extended to cities and urban parks. Therefore, it has attracted many fans.

Acquainting the citizens with all kinds of native and migratory bird species and how they live in the habitat, nesting, feeding, breeding and expressing the importance and ecological value of birds and their role in urban ecosystems and most importantly mental and emotional peace is one of the attractions of bird watching. It provides the basis for more participation of citizens for the protection of these valuable species.

Trying to provide a platform for bird watching

Executive bodies of cultural heritage and environment of Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad have raised their sleeves for the promotion of bird watching by carrying out 6 measures so that we can hope for a bright future of this branch of tourism in the province.

Establishing training courses to introduce birdwatching, starting a plan to organize wetlands in the province, proposing to create tourism infrastructure in 2 susceptible spots, supporting investors applying for setting up birdwatching sites, national registration of 2 important wetlands, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, and taking action to register this Wetlands in the Ramsar Convention are the steps taken to benefit from bird watching and generate income through it in the province.

The deputy director of tourism of the General Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad said: The creation of bird watching infrastructure in 2 regions of the province is on the agenda of this trustee.

Kerami emphasized: Currently, the cultural heritage of Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad is trying to secure the credit for the creation of tourism infrastructure in the areas of Gol Mountain and Shah Qasim Dam Lake.

Public relations officer and expert on cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts of Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad, pointing out that in the autumn and winter seasons, a large number of wildlife enthusiasts and researchers travel to the wetlands of the province to observe Asian migratory birds, and said: cultural heritage for benefit There are various programs in place to improve this branch of tourism.

Ali Akbar Pak added: Currently, an active tourism office in the province, with the official license of advanced cameras, conducts bird watching tours in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad.

He emphasized: In order to introduce this attraction, 2 training courses of the bird-watching tourism branch were held next to one of the province’s wetlands, and another orientation workshop is scheduled to be held this year.

Pak emphasized: Participants in these training courses observe Asian migratory birds using specialized cameras.

He said: The cultural heritage of Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad is ready to pay cheap facilities to set up bird watching sites next to the wetlands of the province.

The technical deputy of the General Department of Environmental Protection, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, also emphasized in this regard: Alwan Baram and Mor Zard Zilai Lake of this province have been registered in the list of national monuments of the country, and the documents needed to register these wetlands in the Ramsar Convention after conducting expert studies It has been sent to the country’s environmental organization and a decision is to be made about their international registration, which will help to create bird watching infrastructure in the province’s wetlands.

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty that was approved on February 2, 1971 in Ramsar city. This convention is related to internationally important wetlands, especially wetlands for the habitat of water birds. are.

He said: If these areas are registered in the Ramsar Convention, it will be possible to allocate funds for the creation of infrastructure and the protection of wetlands in the province, one of which is the provision of infrastructure and bird watching equipment.

The technical deputy of the General Department of Environmental Protection, Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad, emphasized: prevention of water source pollution of wetlands and protection of animal and plant species are other benefits of this measure.

Bird watching capabilities

While birdwatching as one of the attractive branches of tourism has attracted the attention of many countries with capacity in recent years and injects significant profit into their tourism industry, Kegiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad also have the conditions for the boom of birdwatching with their natural capacities and the opportunity It is well provided for the participation of private sector investors to help create jobs while creating wealth.

The presence of 1,400 kilometers of river shores in the tropical and cold regions of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad and the temperature difference of 20 to 30 degrees Celsius have provided the basis for the prosperity of bird watching in various aquatic and aquatic species in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad.

Baram Alwan Lake is one of the bird watching areas in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad, which has an area of ​​15 hectares and the minimum water depth of this wetland is 12 meters and the maximum depth is 30 meters. And 80 kilometers northwest of Dehdasht is the center of Kohgiluyeh city.

Mor Zard Zilai Lake is another bird watching capacity in the province, which is located at an altitude of 2,180 meters above sea level and has an area of ​​more than 35 hectares. The maximum and average water depth of the said lake is 14 and 8 meters, respectively.

This lake is located in the south of Lordegan, near the border of Khuzestan province and about 180 km northwest of Yasuj.

Shah Qasim Dam is one of the dams of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad provinces and it is of earth type and its spillway is of lotus type with a height of 47 meters from the foundation and the length of its crest is 220 meters, which according to experts is one of the prone areas for bird watching in the province, the volume of this reservoir The dam, which is named after one of the imams in the suburbs of Yasuj city, is 9 million cubic meters.

The beautiful lake of Koh Gol, which is about half a hectare in area and 15 meters deep, is one of the other areas suitable for bird watching in Kehgilouye and Boyer Ahmad.

Teng Koh Gol is considered the richest region of the Eastern Dane in terms of flora and fauna, and you can watch migratory birds such as mallards, mallards, storks, herons, cranes, gypsy roosters and other native birds around it. .

To access this area, one must first travel to the city of Yasuj, the capital of the four seasons of Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad, and after traveling a distance of about 35 kilometers to the northwest of this city, he reached the city of Siskhet, passing through the city of Siskhet after about 6 kilometers. You will reach the beautiful nature of Koh Gol region.

The beginning of Asian bird migration

The technical deputy of the General Department of Environmental Protection, Kohgiluyeh and Boyar Ahmad, said: The migration of aquatic and near-water birds from the cold regions of Asia and the north of the country has started along with the water resources of the cold regions of this province.

The migration of Asian birds to Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad and the opportunity of “bird watching”

Jamshid Abdipour pointed out that the migration of Asian birds has started in the northern regions of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad and added: These birds remain in the cold regions of the province until November and then migrate to the tropical regions.

He stated: Asian migratory birds are egrets, herons, ducks, cormorants, and kashims, which choose Kohgilouye and Boyer Ahmad reservoirs for wintering every year due to the topography, climate, and availability of suitable habitats. they do.

He stated: Bashar, Marun, Zahra, Tang Sarkh, Kebakian, Khorsan, Shah Bahram and Marun, Kausar, Shah Qasim dams, Barm Alwan and Mord Zard Zilai wetlands are among the places that are visited every year from mid-September to In late winter, they host Asian migratory birds.

The Asian migratory birds that visit the reservoirs of the province are storks, gray and white herons, starlings, changar, kakani, sea swallows, Gilanshah and Balkan.

According to experts, 70% of birds migrating to Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad are aquatic and 30% are near water.

Referring to the spread of super-acute bird flu and the possibility of its transmission to humans, Abdipour asked the friends of nature and the local communities that host migratory birds to inform the environment if they see bird carcasses without touching them, so that the environmentalists will comply with health standards. to destroy and bury it. Finally, do you know where is the best place for bird watching in Iran?