BIRDS OF GUJARAT - Birding in Little Rann of Kutch
This film describe the birding sites and the birds and wildlife of the Little Rann of Kutch in central Gujarat in North West India.
Little Rann Desert (India) - Full Documentary
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This area of the western plains of the river Indus lies within the most westerly region of India, the state of Gujarat. Vast salt pans alternate with savannahs of grass, thorny scrub and solitary trees. Here we will find some of the most characteristic animals of India. Protected by the religious beliefs of the local peoples, blackbuck antelopes, wild asses and nilgais have here found their last refuge in the fight against extinction. And so this area, almost 5,000 square kilometres in size, the heart of which is a salt desert, has paradoxically become a paradise for wildlife: the sanctuary of Little Rann of Kutch.
At the edge of the desert, the lower saline levels of the soil make it possible for grasses and bushes to grow. These provide food for the nilgai, the largest antelope in India. The plants also contain water, and every morning are covered in dew, so the nilgais can go for some time without having to drink.
From June to September, the humid monsoon winds from the southwest bring heavy rains to the desert, flooding the grasslands. But now, the land is dry, fewer and fewer of the rivers and lakes still contain water, and the scorching desert winds make it almost impossible to breathe. The geographic location of Little Rann means that these arid lands are of strategic importance for many species of birds in Asia.More birds arrive every day, and will do so until the migration season is over.
The heat has evaporated the water and once more there is drought and desolation. The dried-up lake is now dead, until next season. Looking at it now, you would hardly think that, just a few months ago, this lake was bustling with life. All that remains are a few hardy reeds, whose deep roots reach right down to the water beneath the soil, and so, with a little luck, they will manage to survive until the next monsoon arrives.
Nonetheless, this arid region is also home to the gaura khara, the wild Indian ass. This powerful animal has adapted perfectly to the harsh conditions of the Rann desert. In the middle of October, the sanctuary of Little Rann receives new visitors: the Rabari Indians. This semi-nomadic tribe has about 250,000 members.
India is a country of contrasts, of myths and legends. Since time immemorial, she has fed the imagination of dreamers, and enchanted all those who know her. And once more, she has surprised us. These lands, of little value to men, are a treasure of nature, and drought and scorching heat have, here in Little Rann, become a synonym of life.
A Bird Watching Trip to Little Rann of Kutch, Gujrat, India. Dec 2017
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Little Rann of Kutch Private Safari
Little Rann of Kutch is bio-diverse desert in Gujrat, India. This video is about my vlogging journey through Little Rann of Kutch and the Wildlife i could shoot there.
Thanks to Devvratsinh Mori that we could get sightings of owls and falcons.
A visit the Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
We visited the Little Rann and stayed at desertoutpost.in
Desert Outpost took us on a safari into the Rann, to see wildlife (birds and wild Ass). A great stay, super company with interesting guests. Highly recommend if you're travelling through Gujarat.
Little Rann of Kutch
Little Rann of Kutch is a unique place on earth with an unending possibility of exploration, numerous sites for unbelievable sights and unforgettable experiences.
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Hardy Wild Asses of the Indian Salt desert - the Rann of Kutch
The Little Rann of Kutch has the world's largest population of wild asses. Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary is the only place on earth where Indian wild asses still roam free.
The Indian wild ass had a range that once extended from western India, through Sindh and Baluchistan, Afghanistan, and south-eastern Iran. Today, its last habitat comprises the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch and the surrounding areas of the Greater Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. The animal is also seen in the districts of Surendranagar, Banaskantha, Mehsana, and around Kutch. Saline desert, arid grassland and shrublands are its preferred habitat.
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Little Rann of Kutch Gujarat
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BIRDS OF GUJARAT - Birding In Great Rann of Kutch
This film is about the birds and the birding sites in Kutch district in Gujarat state in north west India.
Little Rann of Kutch wildlife
Little Rann of Kutch
wildlife
India 2014
Johan Plouvier
Little Rann Of Kutch (Glimpses Of Cinematic Gujarat)
Little Rann Of Kutch (Glimpses Of Cinematic Gujarat)
Birds of Little Rann of Kutch
Little Rann of Kutch is a sealine desert in Gujrat spanning 5000 square kilometers.
During monsoon, it is covered with fresh rainwater and salt water from the nearby sea.
As the winter approaches, water level recedes uncovering a breath taking salt marsh.
This makes LRK a heaven for raptors and water birds. Thousands of birds visit this place from far away lands in the winter.
LRK is also one of the last home and hope for the endangered wild-asses.
This video is a humble attempt to showcase the beauty of LRK’s rich avian fauna.
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Shaam e-Sarhad Resort in Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India
It doesn't make any difference whether one travels independently, with a group, or on a set itinerary. I am never quite sure what's on the agenda and/or what will be changed. Neither ex-Marine (husband, Steve) nor I expected lunch at a resort the calibar of Shaam-e-Sarhad, stuck out out in nowhere ville. Not only is it the main lunch stop for all visitors heading north of Bhuj to see tribal villages, but also a destination unto itself.
The resort is located and operated by locals in Hodka Village. The Village Tourism Committee does it all. Staff, food, the whole ball of wax. I asked for a short, but impressive, tour of the tents and rooms before lunch.
A Baisa's Adventures exploring Little Rann of Kutch
This is my 2020 first long awaited video as i am exciting to share my collaboration with Rann Riders Dasada where I plan to get tourists to explore this part of India where tourism is still picking up.This special interest programme will be handheld by myself.I hope you enjoy seeing my experiences as much I did being a part of it...
Little Rann Desert (India) - Part 2
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This area of the western plains of the river Indus lies within the most westerly region of India, the state of Gujarat. Vast salt pans alternate with savannahs of grass, thorny scrub and solitary trees. Here we will find some of the most characteristic animals of India. Protected by the religious beliefs of the local peoples, blackbuck antelopes, wild asses and nilgais have here found their last refuge in the fight against extinction. And so this area, almost 5,000 square kilometres in size, the heart of which is a salt desert, has paradoxically become a paradise for wildlife: the sanctuary of Little Rann of Kutch.
At the edge of the desert, the lower saline levels of the soil make it possible for grasses and bushes to grow. These provide food for the nilgai, the largest antelope in India. The plants also contain water, and every morning are covered in dew, so the nilgais can go for some time without having to drink.
From June to September, the humid monsoon winds from the southwest bring heavy rains to the desert, flooding the grasslands. But now, the land is dry, fewer and fewer of the rivers and lakes still contain water, and the scorching desert winds make it almost impossible to breathe. The geographic location of Little Rann means that these arid lands are of strategic importance for many species of birds in Asia.More birds arrive every day, and will do so until the migration season is over.
The heat has evaporated the water and once more there is drought and desolation. The dried-up lake is now dead, until next season. Looking at it now, you would hardly think that, just a few months ago, this lake was bustling with life. All that remains are a few hardy reeds, whose deep roots reach right down to the water beneath the soil, and so, with a little luck, they will manage to survive until the next monsoon arrives.
Nonetheless, this arid region is also home to the gaura khara, the wild Indian ass. This powerful animal has adapted perfectly to the harsh conditions of the Rann desert. In the middle of October, the sanctuary of Little Rann receives new visitors: the Rabari Indians. This semi-nomadic tribe has about 250,000 members.
India is a country of contrasts, of myths and legends. Since time immemorial, she has fed the imagination of dreamers, and enchanted all those who know her. And once more, she has surprised us. These lands, of little value to men, are a treasure of nature, and drought and scorching heat have, here in Little Rann, become a synonym of life.
Little Rann of Kutch - LRK
Kutch literally means something which intermittently becomes wet and dry; a large part of this district is known as Rann of Kutch which is shallow wetland which submerges in water during the rainy season and becomes dry during other seasons.
Little Rann of Kutch is famous as the world's last refuge of the Indian wild ass (Khur) for the conservation of which it has been declared as the Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary. Though a bleak landscape it is rich in biodiversity and is an ecologically important area for wildlife and many local and migratory waterbirds like Cranes, Ducks, Pelicans, Flamingos and land birds like Sandgrouse, Francolins and the Indian Bustards.It is also home to various unique mammals apart from Wild Ass such as the Indian Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes), the Desert Fox (Vulpes vulpes pusilla) and the Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus).
Little Rann Desert (India) - Part 1
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▶ Spanish video:
This area of the western plains of the river Indus lies within the most westerly region of India, the state of Gujarat. Vast salt pans alternate with savannahs of grass, thorny scrub and solitary trees. Here we will find some of the most characteristic animals of India. Protected by the religious beliefs of the local peoples, blackbuck antelopes, wild asses and nilgais have here found their last refuge in the fight against extinction. And so this area, almost 5,000 square kilometres in size, the heart of which is a salt desert, has paradoxically become a paradise for wildlife: the sanctuary of Little Rann of Kutch.
At the edge of the desert, the lower saline levels of the soil make it possible for grasses and bushes to grow. These provide food for the nilgai, the largest antelope in India. The plants also contain water, and every morning are covered in dew, so the nilgais can go for some time without having to drink.
From June to September, the humid monsoon winds from the southwest bring heavy rains to the desert, flooding the grasslands. But now, the land is dry, fewer and fewer of the rivers and lakes still contain water, and the scorching desert winds make it almost impossible to breathe. The geographic location of Little Rann means that these arid lands are of strategic importance for many species of birds in Asia.More birds arrive every day, and will do so until the migration season is over.
The heat has evaporated the water and once more there is drought and desolation. The dried-up lake is now dead, until next season. Looking at it now, you would hardly think that, just a few months ago, this lake was bustling with life. All that remains are a few hardy reeds, whose deep roots reach right down to the water beneath the soil, and so, with a little luck, they will manage to survive until the next monsoon arrives.
Nonetheless, this arid region is also home to the gaura khara, the wild Indian ass. This powerful animal has adapted perfectly to the harsh conditions of the Rann desert. In the middle of October, the sanctuary of Little Rann receives new visitors: the Rabari Indians. This semi-nomadic tribe has about 250,000 members.
India is a country of contrasts, of myths and legends. Since time immemorial, she has fed the imagination of dreamers, and enchanted all those who know her. And once more, she has surprised us. These lands, of little value to men, are a treasure of nature, and drought and scorching heat have, here in Little Rann, become a synonym of life.
Striped Hyena, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India. February-2019.
We found these Hyenas in the evening safari at Wild ass sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, India. They generally stays in bushes till the sunset. Luckily we found them in open area just at sunset time with little light available. I seen such Hyena behaviour for the first time. But it was wonderful to watch them on my camera screen from distance.
I had to work on high ISO on my camera to get the video, so it came up bit noisy.
Camera: Nikon D5.
Lens: Nikon 600mm f/4
Video Compilation Software: Adobe Premiere pro
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Run Wild Ass Run - Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann Of Kutch
Asiatic (Indian) Wild Ass
Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, December 2012.
Wild Ass at Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat
Wild Ass is one of the highly endangered species found in Little Rann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary of Gujarat in India. Apart from Wild Ass, here a wildlife enthusiast can find beautiful domestic and migratory birds.