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ABSTRACT This study was carried out to assess the current status of population of migratory cranes at three different sites, Abdul Wahab Dam, Wasta Lake and River Zhob located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Point survey method was employed and observers were placed with binoculars during the evening and morning in autumn, 2010 and spring, 2011. The study resulted in 4,710 number of Demoiselle and 1,250 numbers of Eurasian Cranes in autumn, 2010 and 35,688 Demoiselle and 2,652 Eurasian Cranes in spring, 2011. It is suggested that regular seasonal monitoring surveys will be helpful to assess the trends in the population of migratory cranes. Options were also identified for conservation of cranes in Balochistan. Key words: Population monitoring, awareness, conservation, cranes, River Zhob