Khorkhouran Wetland

Because of its special environmental conditions, Khorkhouran Wetland is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Mangrove forests cover most of the wetland and are among the most important elements of its ecosystem. Besides the mangroves, other plants grow in Khorkhouran Wetland and the surrounding areas, including salt-tolerant plants (halophytes), coastal plants and grasses. The wetland is a habitat for many kinds of animals. It is a home and a migration stop for many species of aquatic and shore birds. Important birds of the wetland include herons, egrets, flamingos, pelicans, sea eagles and marsh harriers. Mammals such as dolphins, wild boars, foxes and hares also live in Khorkhouran Wetland and the surrounding areas.

The best time to visit Khorkhouran Wetland is from mid-Aban to mid-Farvardin (roughly early November to early April). During this period the weather is cool and pleasant, free of the exhausting heat and high humidity of the other seasons. At this time you can enjoy watching the migratory birds that come to the wetland in this season.