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th NatureUgandaNatureUganda holds itsholds 18th Annual its 19 General AGM Meeting World Migratory Birds Day Two2011 new Collaborative Forest Management agreementsKaramoja in KasyohaApalis, Kitomi why CFRall of a sudden? An innocent soul given a death sentence Mabira Evaluation report launched ESD Day Celebrations in Kisumu Kenya. Panasonic boosts LVCEEP UnusualProject Sightings Dec 2010 - Apr 2011 Unusual Sightings 2011

BIG BIRDING DAY 2011 New bird species for Picture showing Echuya forest edge. UgandaCELEBRATED. at Lutembe Bay. Aloe tororoana (Reynolds) of the study were to: Avian tourism is the fastest NatureUganda (Birdlife partner between 1980s and 2000, the forest A new migrant species, The growing tourism product in the inis ) a vulnerable in partnership species both with became increasingly degraded Great Knot was recorded at (i) Determine population patterns Danskinternationally Ornitologisk and Foreningwithin Uganda. (DOF) through illegal encroachment LutembeWorld and Bay on Uganda 8th December has the and distribution of the species, BirdLifeIt was previously Partner - Denmarkrecorded securedto occur and important forest resources 2010potential by a to NatureUganda become one (NU) of fundingRQO\RQ7RURUR5RFNVSHFLÀFDOO\RQ from Danida to implement (ii)as Monitor well as phenology biodiversity patterns declined, of monitoringthe leading team. destinations. This was during Birds arock project cliffs aton the demonstrating hill summit. Study how relationshipsthe species, between NFA and thehave monthly the potential counts that to become started Collaborativeby the researche Forest rs Management in Busitema local communities were poor, and inas 2009. popular as the “gorillas” in (iii) canUiniversity support and livelihoodsIslamic University and the Document forest dwelling indigenous Batwa ‘pygmy’ Sinceattracting 1994, visitors NU tohas Uganda. been sustainableIn Uganda (IUIU) management investigated in and the populationknowledge was and marginalised use of the from conductingThe Big Birding biannual Day Waterfowl therefore counts at 33 sites usually in arounddistribution, Echuya population central pattern, forest the speciesrest of the and community. aims at promoting avian tourism, January and July of every reserve (ECFR). raise awareness and promote phenology, use and conservation (iv) Document threats to the year. However in 2009, monthly Between 2004 and 2009, a highly ECFRstatus found of endemic in Kabale Aloe and tororoana Kisoro survival of the species. countsthe appreciation were started ofat Lutembe nature to successful project united the districts(Reynolds) of south in Tororo western District, Uganda Eastern is andits citizens Nakiwogo and visitors. bays andThis event NU aUganda. crucial livelihood resource for the estranged stakeholders and showed hasalso been seeks able to promote to accumulate domestic densely populated communities them that the new national policy of informationtourism by oninvolving migration, Ugandans feeding in thatThe studylive around was led and by depend Dr. Edward on Collaborative Forest Management andsuch roostingan exciting patterns exercise. of both itAndama for fuel, water, of Busitema soil conservation, University. (CFM) could be implemented Palearctic migrants and resident buildingOther andmembers handicraft included materials. Ms to conserve the forest resources speciesSince of 2009, these Nature two sites.Uganda in and biodiversity whilst reducing ItGauden is an important Nantale Central of Busitema Forest collaboration with various partners Reserve managed by NFA and the poverty of the forest adjacent On the afternoon of 8th University, Dr. Sarah Nachuha of Decemberhas been 2010 organizing at Lutembe an annual bay, is ranked as the most important communities (FACs). This project IUIU, Mr.Ejotre Imran of IUIU and Mr. Rogerfestival Skeen named and the Henry Uganda Seguya Big forest in Uganda for the rarity Anguti Silas, the Tororo District Forest sighted a rare Knot species. of its flora and fauna. However, Juvenile aloe tororoana on the rock surface2 2 2IÀFHU 7KH LPPHGLDWH REMHFWLYHV 4 2 NEWS 1 Echuya CFR project .... NatureUganda holds its 19th was funded by the UK’s Department for International Development Civil Annual General Meeting Society Challenge Fund (DFID-CSCF) and implemented by NatureUganda in collaboration with the RSPB (The BirdLife International Partner in UK).

With the additional support of DOF and Danida, NatureUganda will be able to consolidate the CFM process at ECFR: enabling both the NFA and FACs to fulfil their long-term obligations under the new CFM agreements. This will increase the benefits to the FACs through associated development activities and involve more people in the CFM process, which will ensure that the ecological integrity of the From left: The ED NU Mr. Achilles Byaruhanga and Hon.Florence Ekwau forest is improved in the long term. It will with some committee members at the AGM also enable NatureUganda to support the NFA at a national level to accelerate NatureUganda held its 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlier uptake of CFM across the country this year on May 27, 2011 at the Uganda Museum, Kamwokya. This meeting signified a new era to all our future meetings following the By Rogers Niwamanya, NatureUganda resolutions that were made in the 18th AGM held in December th 2010. The 18 AGM changed the financial year from April-March 1 BIG BIRDING DAY .... to follow the calendar year i.e. January-December. This resolution meant that all meetings shall be held after the first quarter in May to Birding Day (BBD). The BBD is a special give time to the audit exercise in the first quarter. day when every person is encouraged During the 19th meeting, another resolution was made that to go out bird watching in any part of NatureUganda(NU) develops its own constitution that will guide the country with the main aim of seeing its operations in Uganda and NatureKenya does the same. The the highest number of birds that can be two organizations will then cooperate under EANHS through a recorded in a 24 hour period. This exercise is Memorandum of understanding with specific roles and various areas of cooperation. Another resolution was for NU to always make conducted by organized groups of birders a statement in the press on the state of the Environment when its led by expert guides from NatureUganda, condition deteriorates. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), Uganda Bird Guides Club (UBGC) and local guides Among the members who attended was the woman's representative based at Important Bird Areas, National for Kaberamaido district, Hon. Ekwau Ibi Florence K'opio. In her remarks, she stressed the importance of civil society organizations Parks and Forest reserves in the country. and local communities getting involved in environmental conservation issues since the politicians had failed the country. She The BBD 2011 was organized in collaboration pointed out the Northern By-pass and the Sewage plant in Lubigi with UWA, STAR-UG, UBGC,UTB, AUTO and wetland whose Environmental Impact assessments would not have UCOTA.This was a three day festival from allowed them to be constructed in such a delicate ecosystem. She the 29th September to 1st October under pledged total support and commitment to all NU’s environmental the theme “Connecting Birds to People programmes. and Nature”. During this AGM, a new Executive Committee was elected and the details are in the table below; It started with a launch on Thursday 29th September at the Uganda Museum. This POST NAME was in form of a public talk with various Chairman Mr. Paul Mafabi speakers talking about birds and birding in Vice Chairman Prof. Christine Dranzoa Uganda. It was also used to announce the Hon Secretary Dr. Robert Kityo schedule of activities and flag off the birders Hon Treasurer Mr. Robert Nabanyumya to conduct birding the following day. This Hon Publicity Mrs. Pauline N Kalunda event was graced by the commissioner Members 1.Mr. Deo Nkunzingoma from the ministry of tourism Mrs. Grace 2.Mrs.Charlotte K.Kanabahita 3.Dr.James Kalema Mbabazi Aulo who represented the 4.Prof. William Banage 3

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event at Ndere centre. This event begun with a morning bird walk and members later assembled for the ceremony where presentations were made, sponsors honoured and results from the Birding exercise announced. It was spiced up by performances from Ndere troupe, Railways PS, Kalinabiri S.S and St Joseph’s Girls’ school, .

Results indicated a total of 569 bird species recorded in 53 sites by 36 teams. The highest score was 207 species recorded by the Queen Elizabeth NP team followed by the Entebbe Peninsula team with 189 species and Kidepo Valley NP team with 149 species. However, the total bird species for BBD 2011 were slightly lower than 2010 NU file photo: Members attending the BBD Launch at the Uganda Museum. where 612 species were recorded in only minister for tourism. The actual Birding was done on 30th September 38 sites throughout the country led by expert ornithologists and bird guides. By Sarah Nambwere & Rogers Niwamanya Many sites were chosen to represent the different vegetation types NatureUganda in Uganda and record all birds that can be seen in a 24hr period. The results from the Birding Day were announced during the climax

World Migratory Birds Day 2011 .

On Saturday 14th May 2011, the World commemorated festivals and bird watching excursions to celebrate it World Migratory Birds' Day (WMBD) under the theme under a specific theme. “Land use changes from a bird's eye view”. This day was initiated in 2006 as an annual awareness-raising NatureUganda highlighted the importance of bird campaign to highlight the need for the protection migration with a nature walk and boat trip around of migratory birds and their habitats. On the second Lutembe Bay in Wakiso District. Lutembe Bay is located weekend of May every year, people around the world on the shores of Lake Victoria, 16kms from take action and organize public events such as bird along Entebbe Road. The visit was used to highlight the impacts of human activities on migratory birds, the lake and our general environment.

Lutembe bay is severely threatened by the high rate of encroachment by flower farms and real estate developers in the surrounding areas. This is reducing the habitat for birds and degrading Members on a boat ride during the WMBD, Lutembe the environment in 5

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MABIRA FOREST Economic Valuation Report and Documentary Launched

Following the proposal to give away 7100 ha of Ma- The documentary is based on an aerial trip over the bira CFR to Mehta Group of Companies for sugar forest to locate degraded areas based on the inves- growing in 2005, Nature Uganda subsequently in 2007 tor’s proposal that he will use only the degraded part of conducted a study through independent consultants the forest. It did not locate any degraded area and it on the economic valuation of the proposed hectares. has been confirmed by the National Forestry Authority The results of the study were published in a report “Eco- ground staff. Although there used to be encroached nomic Valuation of the proposed degazettement of parts of the forest in 1980s, all of them were restored Mabira Central Forest Reserve”. over the last two decades and the satellite images of 2010 indicate a fully recovered forest canopy. During the same period, an aerial trip funded by Euro- pean Union was taken to determine the status of the The results indicated that while SCOUL had stated forest especially areas that were considered degrad- the potential benefits of its plan, these benefits have ed. This was compiled into a 15 minute documenta- neither been quantified nor clarified. The corporation ry. The two reports (book and documentary) were says the annual stream of net benefits of sugarcane launched on Thursday 6th October 2011 at Imperial growing represents a better land use option than the Royal Hotel. The highly attended event attracted par- conservation of the Mabira reserve as it exists now. ticipants from the media, academia, various CSOs, The report calculated net benefits of US$3.6 million per environment activists, government departments, pol- year from sugarcane as opposed to US$1.1 million per icy advocates, cultural institutions, religious council, year from conservation and development partners among others. However, such a calculation by the corporation was based on a short-term gain but when the present value of the standing timber alone was compared to the present value of net benefits from sugarcane growing, conservation of the forest yielded a greater long-term benefit. When the value of ecological ser- vices was added to that of timber, conserving the for- est reserve registered a far higher net present value of US$45.1 million, compared with US$29.9 million from sugarcane growing. In other words, converting a part of Mabira CFR for sugarcane growing will not only cause ecological disturbance of the whole forest but would incur a net loss of US$15.2 million to Ugandans.

Also while the economic life of the natural tropical for- est stand can stretch over thousands of years, the eco- nomic life of sugarcane is optimal and maintained for about 5 years. The value of timber growing stock (only trees of 40cm diameter and above) was estimated at US$35.2 million compared to the net benefits from sugarcane growing of US$29.9 million, over a similar life-time of 60 years. The report estimates the value of standing timber in the 7100ha at US$35.2m which in-

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4 Mabira Forest World Migratory Birds Day validates the falsehood that the area proposed for general. Members recorded 85 species of birds including sugarcane growing does not have valuable timber Palearctic migrants and intra-African migrants and a full trees. list is available on our website www.natureuganda.org. Bird migration is one of the world’s most extraordinary Interestingly, the study also indicates that for the actions with millions of birds travelling thousands of miles equivalent of 7100 ha, SCOUL could purchase land only to make that same journey a few months later. Birds from private sources at a cheaper cost of US$10.6 migrate for various reasons but mainly to improve their million, an amount less than the compensation val- chances of survival by escaping from harsh weather. This applies both to Palearctic and intra-African migrations ue of US$45.1 Mabira Forest requires. like Terns, Gulls and Waders which breed in Northern Europe and escape the cruel winters to visit Africa, while The publication of the two reports (economic evalu- the Blue Swallow which breeds in Southern Africa spends ation report and the documentary) indicating that the summer months in Uganda around the northern the conservation value is far more superior to the shores of Lake Victoria. This is an example of intra-African sugarcane growing and the video evidence that migration. there are no degraded areas in Mabira provide enough information that the proposal to give away Birds have a unique perspective when migrating a natural forest for sugarcane growing was a care- thousands of kilometers across entire continents covering less proposal and should be set aside. different climates and landscapes. This unrivalled view The results also compliment legal facts that the cur- enables them to notice the dramatic changes which are rent legal dispensation does not permit the give- currently threatening many of our planet’s ecosystems. away of any part of a forest or wildlife protected area as per the constitution Art 237, Land Act sec- Looking at the world's changing landscapes from a "bird's eye view" is a valuable perspective and can tion 42, Wildlife Act or the National Forestry and Tree help reveal humankind's dramatic impact on the global planting Act. environment. Through their dependence on many habitats along their migrations, birds feel the effects of Therefore based on the above facts, all other re- environmental changes first before other animal species ports produced and Ugandans disproval of the and this makes them key indicators for the health of the proposal; environment. • SCOUL should stay away from Mabira Forest Major problems for the site are due to its close proximity and the Government should decline to grant to the capital- Kampala. The burgeoning population has its request for 7,100ha led to development of the surrounding land for homes • SCOUL and Mehta must listen to the voices of and leisure activities. This coupled with the extraction the people of Uganda and how dearly they of sand and quarry stone are having a negative effect. hold these forests, and withdraw from such ‘cor- The explosion of five horticultural flower farms around the porate irresponsibility” bay are now reclaiming and degrading the swamp and • Uganda is ‘gifted by nature’ and it must not be agro-chemicals have been detected in the water of the those that are entrusted with the protection of lagoon. this gift that will instead lead to its destruction. This is of serious concern to the ecological value of the More details about the launch are on our website: www. site and may damage it beyond repair. Throughout natureuganda.org the years, numerous influences have evolved to alter the nature of this site. These have been plotted and all By Sarah Nambweere contribute to a negative value and it is estimated that Nature Uganda 25% of the open water/marsh has been lost

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5 PROJECTS Panasonic boosts LVCEEP Project The launch of the partnership between WWF – East and Southern Africa Programme Office (ESARPO) and Panasonic took place on 3rd March 2011 at Kisumu Girls, Kenya. This memorable day brought together many WWF partners including NatureUganda, Wildlife Clubs of Kenya, WWF Tanzania and schools like Kisumu Girls SSS and Butende Primary School from Uganda.

The main objective for the launch was to raise Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) awareness and communications using the Panasonic communications equipment, through Lake victoria Catchment Environment Education Programme The ED NU receives a voucher for the 42 inch TV from the Director Panasonic (LVCEEP) Pilot schools and therefore schools with Panasonic 42 inch bringing information close to the putting ESD in practice. Televisions and it will continue to people in regards to the state of support the awarded schools with their environment. Easy access Representatives from Uganda various communication equipments. and availability of information will included Mr. Achilles Byaruhanga The MD Panasonic Middle East promote education for sustainable – Executive Director Nature and Africa also commented that development (ESD), reduce on over Uganda, Mrs. Ada Lesale - Project the support will cover many other exploitation of natural resources, Executant LVCEEP (U) and Ms. Sylvia schools in the region to improve and reduce environmental degradation Nantumbwe - Deputy Head Teacher increase awareness on ESD hence and natural disasters and enhance Butende Primary School. Others on helping to achieve our mission the delivery of ecological services the event were representatives from of promoting the understanding, as well as meeting other human WWF Kenya, District Commissioner appreciation and conservation of needs Kisumu, Provincial commissioner Nature. Kisumu, His Worship the Mayor By Ada Nshemereirwe of Kisumu, Permanent Secretary NatureUganda calls upon the Nature Uganda Ministry of Education Kenya. public, private partners and the government to support its Panasonic awarded all the pilot activities and the struggle of

is wider than it was thought or could FROM THE FIELD it be that there have been just some local movements? It is hard to believe that we could have been ignoring Karamoja Apalis, why all of a sudden? single individuals if they showed up This is an East African endemic with the and quickly disappeared. Ugandan population mostly seen in Mt Moroto areas. Having monitored sites The most ideal situation is a breeding in Iriri for over 10 years, it was interesting record within the surroundings which to have this much localized species in may inform conservation efforts. two of our sites for the very first time in This was recently confirmed during a February 2011. survey of the area on 23rd - 27th oct Each of the sites had three individuals. when a pair were observed entering Iriri is about 70 Km from Mt Moroto but the nest and holding territory. has many of Acacia drepanolobium Remarkebly, this is the first confirmed which is loved by this bird. breeding record for the species in Africa Karamoja Aparis Could it be that the range for this bird Michael Opige- NatureUganda

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MARCH JUNE scrub near Moroto, this is a well known nomadic species with erratic movements, Familiar Chat: Single bird at Yellow-bellied Hyliota: A pair at Lusanja the last Uganda record being in 1983. Quarry on 8th, according to the Birds of on 17th. An uncommon visitor to the Kampala (Carswell 1986), this will be the Kampala region Wooly-necked Stork: Single bird flying first record for Kampala area. over Kampala industrial estate on 10th is Forbes’s Plover: Single bird seen well on an uncommon visitor to Kampala. Pintail: A single first year bird at Nakiwogo 29th at Nabugabo grasslands, third record on 17th. This is the first record for the for Uganda. Greyish Eagle Owl: Single bird in Muyenga Kampala region. Quarry being mobbed by Ross’s Turaco’s Franklin’s Gull: An adult bird photographed on 27th, this species is not often recorded Marsh Warbler: Single bird trapped at in MFNP. This is the first record for Uganda in Kampala due to its nocturnal habits. on 20th. The fifth record for of this visitor from North America. Uganda. SEPTEMBER Egyptian Plover: Single bird in MFNP Black-throated Barbet: Two pairs and on 13th. This species has only recently three separate singles recorded in Acacia been recorded in Uganda since two old thickets. There are only two previous specimens were collected in 1913. records. Short-toed Eagle: Single bird in MFNP on Boran Cisticola: One heard singing and 13th. This visitor from the north is not often briefly seen on foothills behind Moroto. seen. Another was seen well and heard singing, at Kakingol, in the foothills of Mt Moroto. APRIL (This species has recently been found in Barn Owl: A pair is holding territory in a few sites on Mt Moroto and surrounding . According to Birds of hills) Kampala Carswell (1986)”There are no Grey-wren Warbler: Common In most known resident populations in Kampala habitats, even degraded, calling birds today”. seemed everywhere. Two birds were Southern Black Flycatcher: Pair seen carrying nest material; there are no at LMNP on 12th. This species has only Franklin’s Gull: breeding records for Uganda until now. recently been recorded in Uganda. Blue-capped Cordon-bleu: On the 4th Whiskered Tern: At least 500 summer African Quailfinch: Female sitting on four a male bird seen very well at roadside plumaged birds at Ggaba Water Works on eggs at Nabugabo grasslands 21st-29th. puddle for two minutes and down to 15 17th. Whiskered Tern was only accepted This is the first confirmed breeding record feet before flying to scrub. Two minutes onto the Uganda list as recently as 1966, for Uganda. later re-found in same area with a female, so this is an exceptional total. Madagascar Squacco Heron: Single bird when they flew of into scrub. This is the 1st record for Uganda. Rock-loving Cisticola: Two birds seen well seen well at Nabugabo grasslands on in Kidepo on 24th and 25th. This species 28th. Greater Sand Plover: Single seen on sand has only recently been seen in the park. JULY beach south of Entebbe on 22nd, this is the third Uganda record. Red-billed Buffalo-Weaver: A party of ten Buff-bellied Warbler: Two birds feeding in birds in Kidepo on 25th. The second record Acacia scrub at Ggaba on the 3rd are OCTOBER for Uganda. the first record for Kampala area. Fischer’s Lovebird: The pair remained at MAY Lesser Flamingo: A flock of 1,800 on Lake Ggaba waterworks, this species has only recently been confirmed for Uganda. Papyrus Canary: Single bird at Mpologoma Munyanyange in QENP on 15th is a good Swamp on 5th. This species is not often count by recent standards. Shoebill: At least four birds in swamp at recorded as its chosen habitat makes Painted Snipe: A pair displaying at Lake Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary on 7th. observations difficult. Munyanyange on 15th, there are few Yellow-footed Flycatcher: Single bird Southern Citril: Up to ten birds of this breeding records for Uganda. in Budongo forest on 9th, this species is recently split sub-species were recorded Pennant-winged Nightjar: Twenty males seldom recorded as it usually remains on the slopes of Mount Elgon 6-7th and eighteen females counted at hidden in the under-storey. Dark-backed Weaver: Three birds seen dusk on the 24th at MFNP airstrip with Chiffchaff: Single bird seen in Karamoja on in a primary forest above Kapchorwa six unidentified nightjars is an excellent 24th. This is a rare European visitor which research station on Mount Elgon on 6th, count. has not been recorded for over fifty years according to the Uganda atlas it was last Denham’s Bustard: Ten birds on the in Uganda. recorded here early last century. Channel track at MFNP on 26th. This is their Karamoja Apalis: At least ten were Nahan’s Francolin: Three birds in Mabira only reliable site in Uganda. recorded during a survey from 24th-26th in Forest at Griffin Falls on 22nd. These shy AUGUST Karamoja. A pair was observed entering a birds are seldom seen as they prefer to nest which is the first confirmed breeding stay hidden in dense cover. Karamoja Apalis: At least two birds present record of this species. in the Irirri area some 70k west of Moroto, Violet-backed Starling: Pair feeding three a notable range extension. fledged young at Kajjansi on 29th. There Contributors: Roger Skeen, Derek Pomeroy, are no breeding records for the Kampala Taita Fiscal: Single bird seen well in acacia Lydia Tushabe, Marion Halliwell, Achilles region. scrub, 30k east of Moroto town. There are Byaruhanga, Michael Opige and John no recent records of this scarce resident. Lofgreen Magpie Starling: Single bird in Acacia

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