{"id":13154,"date":"2017-06-20T11:08:15","date_gmt":"2017-06-20T11:08:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=13154"},"modified":"2026-10-17T21:14:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T21:14:47","slug":"miankaleh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/","title":{"rendered":"Miankaleh Peninsula: A Birdwatching and Wetland Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Miankaleh Peninsula<\/strong> separates Gorgan Bay from the south-eastern Caspian Sea. Its shallow waters, marshes and sandy habitats make it an important destination for travellers interested in wetlands and birdwatching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miankaleh is a <strong>UNESCO Biosphere Reserve<\/strong>, and the wider wetland complex is a Ramsar site. These are conservation designations, rather than a promise of unrestricted visitor access. Plan around current permissions and habitat conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/#where-is-miankaleh\" >Where Is Miankaleh?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/#why-the-wetlands-matter\" >Why the Wetlands Matter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/#when-to-go-birdwatching\" >When to Go Birdwatching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/#access-guides-and-transport\" >Access, Guides and Transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/#what-to-bring-and-how-to-watch\" >What to Bring and How to Watch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/#where-to-stay-and-how-much-time-to-allow\" >Where to Stay and How Much Time to Allow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/#an-illustrated-bird-collection\" >An Illustrated Bird Collection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/miankaleh\/#photography-and-further-planning\" >Photography and Further Planning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-is-miankaleh\"><\/span>Where Is Miankaleh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The peninsula lies on Iran\u2019s Caspian coast in Mazandaran. Gorgan Bay sits on its landward side, while the Lapoo-Zaghmarz wetlands form part of the wider protected landscape. Ramsar\u2019s designation covers this connected wetland complex, not just the narrow peninsula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/rsis.ramsar.org\/RISapp\/files\/RISrep\/IR36RIS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ramsar information sheet<\/a> describes a landscape of brackish water, freshwater marshes, reedbeds and seasonally flooded woodland. These habitat differences help explain why birds gather in different parts of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-the-wetlands-matter\"><\/span>Why the Wetlands Matter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miankaleh provides habitat for breeding, migrating and wintering waterbirds. Ramsar identifies pelicans, cormorants, egrets, flamingos and geese among its important bird groups. Avoid treating any historical population estimate as a count of birds you will see on a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unesco.org\/en\/mab\/miankaleh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UNESCO\u2019s reserve profile<\/a> also highlights conservation pressures, including illegal hunting and fishing, overgrazing and deforestation. A responsible visit should support protection of the habitats that make the area valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-to-go-birdwatching\"><\/span>When to Go Birdwatching<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Autumn and winter<\/strong> are the main seasons to consider for migratory birdwatching, as noted by UNESCO. The species present and the quality of viewing vary with weather, water conditions and the particular habitat visited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give a local bird guide your target species and proposed dates before planning the route. A winter wetland visit and a spring photography trip may need different locations and expectations. Sightings are never guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"access-guides-and-transport\"><\/span>Access, Guides and Transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before travelling, confirm whether the intended area is open, which permits are required and whether a guide or ranger must accompany you. Ask the relevant environmental authority or your operator to verify arrangements for your specific route and date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For regional planning, our <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/sari-travel-guide\/\">Sari guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/gorgan-travel-guide\/\">Gorgan guide<\/a> provide broader context. Choose your base after confirming the entry point. Do not rely on a fixed transfer time without checking the actual route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If travelling from Tehran, confirm current transport services before booking. Treat boat trips, cycling and access to particular tracks as activities requiring local confirmation, rather than options available throughout the reserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-to-bring-and-how-to-watch\"><\/span>What to Bring and How to Watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring binoculars, weather-appropriate layers, suitable footwear, drinking water and protection from sun or rain. A longer camera lens lets you photograph birds without approaching them closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the guide\u2019s route, keep away from nesting or resting birds and carry out all waste. Avoid playing bird calls in the field to attract wildlife. Quiet observation gives birds space and makes the visit more rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"where-to-stay-and-how-much-time-to-allow\"><\/span>Where to Stay and How Much Time to Allow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider accommodation around Sari or another base suited to your confirmed access point. Check the current facilities and transfer arrangements before choosing a hotel or guesthouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One guided outing can offer an introduction. Additional mornings give birdwatchers more flexibility for weather and observation. Plan the duration around your interests and local access, rather than a fixed list of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tailor-made-tours\/\">tailor-made nature itinerary<\/a>, specify your birdwatching interests, photography needs and preferred pace so the proposed route can be checked before booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"an-illustrated-bird-collection\"><\/span>An Illustrated Bird Collection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The photographs below introduce a selection of birds and wetland scenes. They are an illustrated collection, not a dated field checklist or a guarantee of sightings at Miankaleh. Use a regional field guide and local expertise for identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-117-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Waterbirds spread across a shallow wetland with mountains in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-56581\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-117-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-117-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-117-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-117-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-117-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-117.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Waterbirds gathered across a shallow wetland.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barn owl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-118-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Barn owl perched on a branch beneath green leaves\" class=\"wp-image-56582\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-118-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-118-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-118-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-118-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-118-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-118.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A pale, heart-shaped face stands out against the owl\u2019s golden-brown plumage. The photograph shows the bird perched among leafy branches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Barn-owl.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collared pratincole<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-120-1024x731.jpeg\" alt=\"Collared pratincole standing on bare ground\" class=\"wp-image-56584\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-120-1024x731.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-120-780x557.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-120-768x548.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-120-658x470.jpeg 658w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-120-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-120.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bird stands upright on open ground, showing a short bill and a dark line around its pale throat. Compare these features with a field guide rather than relying on colour alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Collared-Pratincole.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cormorants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-122-1024x504.jpeg\" alt=\"Dark waterbirds among tree trunks beside water\" class=\"wp-image-56586\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-122-1024x504.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-122-780x384.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-122-768x378.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-122-300x148.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-122.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dark waterbirds rest among tree trunks. The shaded setting makes fine plumage details difficult to distinguish in this photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cormorant.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European bee-eater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-121-1024x504.jpeg\" alt=\"European bee-eater perched on a slender branch\" class=\"wp-image-56585\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-121-1024x504.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-121-780x384.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-121-768x378.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-121-300x148.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-121.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The photograph shows a slender bird with a long bill, yellow throat and chestnut crown. Its mix of bright colours makes this a useful image for studying plumage patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/European-bee-eater.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flamingo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Flamingo standing in shallow water with its reflection\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-57299\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230930-26-1024x504.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230930-26-1024x504.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230930-26-780x384.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230930-26-768x378.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230930-26-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/20230930-26.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lone flamingo stands in shallow water. Its long legs, curved neck and reflection give a clear view of the bird\u2019s distinctive outline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Flamingo.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hoopoe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-123-1024x563.jpeg\" alt=\"Hoopoe perched on a branch with its crest raised\" class=\"wp-image-56587\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-123-1024x563.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-123-780x429.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-123-768x422.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-123-300x165.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-123.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The raised crest and long, curved bill are the most prominent features in this photograph. Notice how the patterned wings contrast with the warm colour of the head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hoopoe.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kingfisher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-124-1024x532.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue and orange kingfisher perched beside an earthen bank\" class=\"wp-image-56588\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-124-1024x532.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-124-780x405.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-124-768x399.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-124-300x156.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-124.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue upperparts and an orange breast stand out on this small bird beside the water. Its long, straight bill is another feature to compare when identifying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Kingfisher.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lesser grey shrike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125-1024x570.jpeg\" alt=\"Grey shrike with a dark eye mask perched on a thorny branch\" class=\"wp-image-56589\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125-1024x570.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125-780x434.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125-768x428.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125-300x167.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-125.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The photograph shows a pale grey bird with a dark eye mask perched on a thorny branch. The view is useful for comparing the head pattern and body shape with other shrikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Lesser-grey-shrike.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little egret<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-126-1024x529.jpeg\" alt=\"White egret standing on a wooden structure above water\" class=\"wp-image-56590\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-126-1024x529.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-126-780x403.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-126-768x397.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-126-300x155.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-126.jpeg 1276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A white egret balances on a wooden structure above the water. Look at the contrast between its pale plumage, slender dark bill and dark legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Little-egret.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">White wagtail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-127-1024x655.jpeg\" alt=\"Black and white wagtail standing on stony ground\" class=\"wp-image-56591\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-127-1024x655.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-127-780x499.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-127-768x491.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-127-735x470.jpeg 735w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-127-300x192.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-127.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Khar <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-politics-and-religion\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4646\">Turan National Park<\/a> or Touran Wildlife Refuge &#8211; Iran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small bird stands on stony ground, showing a long tail and contrasting pale and dark plumage. The photograph does not establish a specific reserve or locality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/White-Wagtail-song-_-call-_-voice-_-sound.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little ringed plover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128-1024x560.jpeg\" alt=\"Small plover with dark head markings standing on a pale rock\" class=\"wp-image-56592\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128-1024x560.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128-780x427.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128-768x420.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128-300x164.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-128.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bird\u2019s dark neck band and contrasting head markings are visible as it stands on a pale rock. These details are more useful for identification than the background alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Little-ringed-plover.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mute swan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129-1024x504.jpeg\" alt=\"White swans and smaller waterbirds on a reed-fringed lake\" class=\"wp-image-56593\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129-1024x504.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129-780x384.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129-768x378.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129-300x148.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-129.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several white swans share the water with smaller birds. The group photograph offers a useful comparison of their size and long-necked outlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Mute-swan.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pelicans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Two pelicans flying with their wings spread\" class=\"wp-image-56594\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-130.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two pelicans are shown in flight, with their broad wings and long bills visible. Species-level identification needs closer attention to plumage and other details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pelican.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red-necked phalarope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131-1024x731.jpeg\" alt=\"Small wader with a slender bill floating on calm water\" class=\"wp-image-56595\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131-1024x731.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131-780x557.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131-768x548.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131-658x470.jpeg 658w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-131.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small wader floats on calm water, showing a slender bill and warm-toned neck. Plumage changes with season, so compare any field sighting with an appropriate identification guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Red-necked-phalarope.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ring-necked pheasant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-132-1024x618.jpeg\" alt=\"Colourful male pheasant standing among dense vegetation\" class=\"wp-image-56596\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-132-1024x618.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-132-780x470.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-132-768x464.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-132-778x470.jpeg 778w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-132-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-132.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The photograph shows a brightly coloured pheasant partly concealed by vegetation. Its long tail, dark head and pale neck ring provide useful identification clues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Ring-necked-Pheasant.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corn bunting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-133-1024x544.jpeg\" alt=\"Streaked brown bird perched on a rock beside plant stems\" class=\"wp-image-56597\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-133-1024x544.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-133-780x414.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-133-768x408.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-133-300x159.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-133.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A streaked brown bird perches on a rock beside thin stems. Its subdued colours show why shape, bill and markings matter when comparing similar small birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Corn-Bunting.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western marsh harrier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-134-1024x467.jpeg\" alt=\"Bird of prey with a pale head standing in grass\" class=\"wp-image-56598\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-134-1024x467.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-134-780x356.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-134-768x350.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-134-300x137.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-134.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bird stands in grass, showing a pale head above a darker body. A perched view reveals different details from the silhouette of a bird in flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Western-marsh-harrier.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great crested grebe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-135-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Grebe with a long neck and pointed bill swimming on still water\" class=\"wp-image-56599\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-135-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-135-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-135-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-135-705x470.jpeg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-135-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-135.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The photographed grebe swims low in the water, showing a long neck and pointed bill. Its appearance is consistent with a great crested grebe; it should not be confused with the South American great grebe. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/birds-and-wildlife\/great-crested-grebe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the RSPB\u2019s identification guide<\/a> for the characteristic head plumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The archived audio below was labelled \u201cGreat grebe\u201d. Its species identification has not been verified, so do not use it to identify the bird in this photograph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Great-grebe.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cuckoo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-136-1024x731.jpeg\" alt=\"Long-tailed cuckoo perched on a bare twig\" class=\"wp-image-56600\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-136-1024x731.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-136-780x557.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-136-768x548.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-136-658x470.jpeg 658w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-136-300x214.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/image-136.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The photograph shows a slender bird with a long tail perched on a bare twig. Its barred underside contrasts with its plain upperparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Archived audio example<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cuckoo.mp3\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"photography-and-further-planning\"><\/span>Photography and Further Planning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hor-Mansouri.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of wildlife photographer Hor Mansouri holding a camera with a long lens\" class=\"wp-image-7080\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hor-Mansouri.jpg 400w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hor-Mansouri-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hor-Mansouri-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hor-Mansouri-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hor-Mansouri-180x180.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Photos by Hor Mansouri.<\/strong> Copyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/about-surfiran\/\">SURFIRAN Travel and Tours<\/a>. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tours\/\">SURFIRAN tours<\/a> or discuss a <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/iran-tailor-made-tours\/\">private nature itinerary<\/a>. 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