Langur Wetland

Langur Wetland is one of the natural and tourist attractions of Mazandaran Province. It is located in Babol County, in a village of the same name. Covering an area of around 700 hectares, it is one of the largest abandans (reservoir ponds) in the province. The abandan is used as a water storage source for agriculture.

Langur Abandan is known as one of the best hunting grounds in the region, and few hunters are unfamiliar with the area. Every winter, various migratory birds, including rare species such as swans and cranes, come to the abandan and add to its beauty. Unfortunately, in recent years the number of these birds has declined because of excessive hunting. One interesting feature of Langur Wetland is a strange and beautiful bird called the purple swamphen (known locally as tavoosak). With its blue plumage and green sheen, it belongs to the rail family and attracts a great deal of attention for its distinctive beauty. The swamphen is a protected species, but according to local residents, it is unfortunately still being hunted.

Overall, Langur Wetland has very diverse vegetation. The most important plants include blue plantain (water plantain), duckweed, azolla, water chestnut, rush, marsh tulip, marsh lily and many others. Most of the wetland's wildlife consists of birds such as swans, mallards, red-headed pochards, tufted ducks, grey herons, red-billed coots, black crested birds and chestnut ducks. Other species, such as snails and snakes, can also be seen in the wetland. Visiting the wetland is completely free, and anyone can go to Langur Village to see it at any time. However, the best seasons to visit are spring and autumn. In these seasons the number of migratory birds increases, the weather in Mazandaran is milder, and the beautiful nature around the wetland takes on lovely colors.