Selkeh Wildlife Refuge

Selkeh Wildlife Refuge covers 360 hectares in the southern part of the Anzali Wetland, within Sowme'eh Sara County, Tulemat District, near the village of Sufiandeh. The protected area was designated a wildlife refuge on 21 Mordad 1354 by the Supreme Council of the Environment and is managed by the Department of Environment. Selkeh Refuge is bordered by the Anzali Wetland to the north, the edges of the farmland of Hendekhaleh and Sufiandeh villages to the south, the Hendekhaleh River to the west and the Torab Khaleh River to the east.

As a natural habitat, Selkeh is a safe home for many migratory birds, especially waterbirds and shorebirds. Migratory birds come to this beautiful area mainly to nest and breed. Overall, the Selkeh Wetland plays a vital role in supporting the region's biodiversity, and its ecosystem is essential for birds, plants and other living things. Thanks to its climate and distinctive vegetation, the area hosts a variety of plant and animal species, some of which are endangered. In the refuge you can see species such as wild sheep (rams and ewes), wild boar and hares, as well as many kinds of waterbirds, including ducks, swans and flamingos.

Selkeh Refuge is one of Gilan's pristine and rare areas, and thanks to its biodiversity and special features it is an ideal destination for wildlife and nature lovers. During the bird migration season, which runs from Mehr to Esfand, the area becomes an excellent place to watch migratory birds. Native plants and trees, such as citrus trees, alder and other wetland plants, add further to the natural value of the refuge.