Chakar Wetland, Ilam

Chakar Wetland is located in Ilam Province, in the Buli area. Covering about 3 hectares in the Chakar district, it is one of the province's tourist attractions. The water in Chakar Wetland is permanent and is fed by precipitation and bubbling springs. The depth of the wetland varies with the amount of annual rainfall. The wetland lies in a warm, subtropical region, but thanks to its reed beds and suitable vegetation, it is an important habitat for migratory birds, especially in winter. Birds such as the Eurasian coot, grey heron, ruddy shelduck and mallard live in this wetland.

Because of its particular environmental conditions, Chakar Wetland supports a diverse range of plants and animals. Its vegetation consists mainly of aquatic and semi-aquatic plants adapted to the wetland's moist conditions. The most important plants found here include reed, cattail, aquatic grasses and other plants growing around the wetland. Thanks to its favourable living conditions, the wetland is also an important habitat for many kinds of animals. Among the main species are birds such as ducks, geese and herons, mammals such as foxes, jackals, wolves and wild boar, as well as fish.

The best time to visit Chakar Wetland is spring and early summer. At this time of year the weather is pleasant and cool, and the nature around the wetland is at its greenest and freshest. In this season you can also see migratory birds at the wetland, which add to its beauty. That said, a visit to Chakar Wetland can be appealing in other seasons too. In autumn, for example, the autumn colours of the trees and plants around the wetland create a beautiful, picturesque landscape.