Tucked away in the heart of Gujarat, The Little Rann of Kutch is a unique and mesmerizing landscape, renowned for its distinctive ecology and rich avian life. This vast salt marsh spans over 5,000 square kilometres and stands as one of the last remaining habitats for the endangered Indian Wild Ass, but it's not just about the charismatic wildlife – the avian diversity is equally captivating.

The habitat is characterized by its vast salt flats, cracked earth, and seasonal wetlands. It serves as a crucial breeding ground for numerous bird species, providing them with nesting sites, feeding grounds, and safe havens. The salty expanses contrast with shallow wetlands, attracting both migratory and resident bird populations.

During the winter months, the marshes become a temporary home for a myriad of migratory birds such as flamingos, pelicans, cranes, waterfowls and ducks. The Rann's open landscapes also host raptors like the Peregrine falcon (the fastest bird on earth touching speeds of close to 400 km/hr in their hunting stoop), Short-eared Owl, White-eyed Buzzard, Long legged buzzard, Steppe Eagle, Greater Spotted Eagle, Eastern Imperial Eagle and Harriers.