The provinces of Iğdır, Kars, Ağrı and Ardahan are on the intercontinental bird migration routes. The wetlands in the region provide nutrition, rest and protection opportunities for many bird species during their migration journeys, while they are also breeding grounds for some species. With bird ringing and tracking studies, the migration routes of birds can be identified. The data obtained as an outcome of the study helps us to protect the areas of international importance. Aras River Bird Sanctuary is located in the Yukarı Çıyriklı village of Tuzluca district of Iğdır on the banks of the Aras River. The sanctuary and the research center is located on the Caucasus-Eurasian bird migration route. It is the first bird migration research station in Eastern Anatolia. Since autumn 2006 research and training activities has been continuing. The effects of climate change and global warming are also understood through bird ringing studies.