Dib Siz Wetland

Dib Siz Wetland is located in Ahar County, East Azerbaijan Province. It lies about 25 kilometres east of Ahar and 2 kilometres south of the village of Gheshlagh Shahverdi, and is known as one of the region's natural attractions.

Dib Siz is a permanent wetland roughly 500 metres long and 300 metres wide. Its water is controlled by an earthen embankment called the Gheshlagh Shahverdi Dam, and part of it is used for agriculture. The wetland is a stopover for migratory waterbirds, and at an elevation of about 1,360 metres above sea level, its setting offers beautiful, eye-catching scenery. The vegetation around Dib Siz includes water-loving plants, reeds, cattails, salt-tolerant grasses and species of the grass family. The presence of migratory birds, including greylag geese, marbled ducks, coots and occasionally common cranes, has also made the wetland a refuge for birds. A variety of amphibians and aquatic insects also contributes greatly to the dynamism of this ecosystem.

To reach Dib Siz Wetland, first travel to the city of Ahar. Then follow the road east toward the village of Gheshlagh Shahverdi; about 2 kilometres south of the village, the wetland comes into view. The best time to visit is usually spring and summer, when the weather is more pleasant and the landscape is greener. However, because of the migratory birds and the state of the water, autumn and winter are also attractive times to visit. For responsible nature tourism at this wetland, visitors are advised to avoid making noise, leaving litter and physically altering the environment, so that the wetland's ecosystem is preserved.