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Natural environments, especially wetlands, have countless different aspects to attract enthusiasts. Ghoori Gol Wetland is no exception to this rule. In this wetland you will observe amazing natural landscapes. While passing through the trees, you will see a spellbinding view of the mountains and the lake. The green plains also cover a part of the landscape of Ghoori Gol wetland. Plants with tall, dense stems are shaken by the wind and dance. The reflection of mountains and plants in the water maximizes the beauty of the wetland. Beautiful landscapes, green pastures and fields along with cool and pleasant weather of the shores in the hot months of year such as spring and summer have turned this place to one of the most familiar and attractive recreational places for the people of Tabriz and other parts of the province. Ghoori Gol wetland is one of the eutrophic wetlands (rich in nutrients and dense plant populations) with high production load. In the southern, northeastern and northwestern margins, there are vast reed beds that are suitable habitats for breeding of the waterfowl. There are also semi-arid steppes and agricultural lands around the wetland.

Vegetation

More than half of the wetland surface is covered by aquatic plants. Reeds grow at five parts of the lakes’ shores, the most important part of which is the northwest of the wetland and accommodates most of breeding birds. Inside of the lake is covered with submerged and floating aquatic plants. There are more than 280 plant species in the drainage basin of the wetland which include rangeland species around the wetland, species on the margin of the wetland, rooted in soil, submerged and floating species.

Birds

92 species of birds have been identified thus far, all of which are migratory birds except for the moorhen. What adds to the importance of this magnificent biodiversity is the presence and breeding of important waterfowl such as white-headed ducks, marbled ducks and ferruginous duck. White-headed duck, ferruginous duck, and slender-billed curlew are classified as endangered birds and marbled bird, greater scaup and the little bittern are among the protected birds of the wetland. In addition to the presence of important and protected species in the lake, a significant number of birds live in the wetland. Their number reaches 3500 to 4000 in the lake area. 7.8% of them are indigenous birds of the wetland while the rest are immigrants. Other water-related vertebrate species include 14 species of reptiles, 4 species of amphibians and 1 species of fish.