Aghgol National Park, Wetland national park in Mil plain, Azerbaijan
Aghgol National Park is a wetland reserve in the Mil plain that centers on a system of interconnected lakes and marshes. The landscape features open water, reed beds, and grassland areas that shift with the seasons.
The park was created in 2003 by upgrading a former state reserve to strengthen protection of wetland habitats. This change reflected efforts to safeguard one of the country's important marsh ecosystems.
Local communities depend on the wetland ecosystem for resources and depend on its health for their livelihoods. The marshes shape how people in this region view and use the natural world around them.
The park is accessible year-round, though spring and autumn offer the best conditions for bird watching and wildlife observation. Visitors should bring comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear since paths cross grassland and wetland areas.
The park hosts more than 140 bird species, including rare visitors like white-tailed eagles and spoonbills. These birds rely on the wetlands as critical stopover points during their migrations across continents.
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