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Thousands of demoiselle cranes reach kheechan to spend their winters

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Every year, thousands of demoiselle cranes make their way from breeding grounds in Central Asia to the little town of Kheechan, on the fringes of the Thar Desert. And they are welcomed and well looked after. Every year, thousands of demoiselle cranes travel from breeding grounds in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Eastern China, to warmer parts of the planet, such as Iran, India, and sub-Saharan Africa where they spend the winter months. Studies estimate the distance they cover during migration is upwards of 5,000 kilometres.

Visitors to India arrive around September, flocking largely to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, where they linger until March. Enthusiastic birdwatchers know this well and make a beeline for one place in particular: the small town of Kheechan (Khichan) in Rajasthan, three hours from Jodhpur city by road.

Kheechan is characterised by squat, brick-and-mortar structures, scrubby vegetation, and colourful homes dotted with water tanks and satellite television dishes. It is largely nondescript, saves for winter every year, Around 50-60,000 cranes are expected during December and January.

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