Yedikır Dam Nature Reserve in Suluova is located 35 km to the city center, 10 km to Suluova and 8 km to Merzifon. The lake covers around 1500 acres of approximately 2300 acres of the reserve. The rest of the reserve houses picnic areas and social facilities scattered among forestation fields and reed beds. Shortly after the surroundings of Yedikır Dam turned into a haven for various species of birds, it was declared a Nature Reserve and protected area in 1989. The reserve has become one of the “Important Bird Habitats” with the rich variety of birds that it hosts. Among the species that inhabit Seven Swans Birds Heaven, where 100 species of birds can be observed according to some resources, are the small batağan, the bahri, the cormorat, the grey egret, the big egret, the small egret, the white fronted goose, the grey goose, he ruddy shelduck, the wigeon, the grey duck, the camurcun, the mallard, the pintail, the elmabaş patka, the big tarakdiş, the wild goose, the sandpiper, the big blackheaded gull, black headed gull and the crane. The natural beauty of the surrounding area of the dam has been preserved and turned into a recreational area. With the walking tracks, basketball fields, tennis courts and other facilities which enable visitors to spend quality time without much inconvenience, Yedikır has become a place of resort located in the heart of nature for all local people. The lake has become a sought after place for amateur fishermen as well.