Kachchh, the second largest district in the country (45,652 sq. km), is located in the north-western region of Gujarat. In spite of being arid, Kachchh district has 80.21% of the total wetlands area in Gujarat2 (21.77 lakh ha). Most of the wetlands in this arid region are man-made, probably to maximize efficiency in harvesting the scarce water resources and the natural wetlands are highly seasonal; however, they play a vital role in the very sustenance of this arid ecosystem. (Correspondence)