Dear All,
This is a bit of a sweeping statement, but I think in Kenya we are not
seeing a reduction in numbers and the species is still widespread.
Nairobi Park for instance has three breeding pairs one of which
fledged two young this week.  That said, I think there is no reason
for complacency, and whilst we do have a reasonable population we
should record all individuals, if there is a downtrend, we can monitor
from the start. Lets hope we never see that decline.
Best to all
Brian

On 3/14/13, Marc Baker <marc@ei-tz.com> wrote:
> HI
>
> In northern Tanzania, I wouldn’t consider food supply a problem, you see
> adults even on the outskirts of Arusha. I would imagine that outside of
> protected areas one of the main problems is the vulnerability of the nests
> to people, mainly kids and possibly Pied Crows which continue to increase
> and in our area mob everything!
>
> M.
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> Marc Baker
> Director
> Ecological Initiatives & Carbon Tanzania
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> On 14 Mar 2013, at 09:50, Neil and Liz Baker wrote:
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>> many of you will recall that some of us put a hurried note together for
>> CITES on the plight of this bird a year or so ago.
>>
>> following on from this Sally Hofmeyr is writing up what we know for
>> official publication.
>>
>> we are asking ALL of YOU to
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>> A. provide any undocumented records hidden in your note books.
>> B. thoughts, even anecdotal ones, on the situation in an area you are
>> familiar with.
>> C. where it no longer occurs but there are historical records ...WHY might
>> it have disappeared ?
>>
>> between us we have all the literature but any personal perspective would
>> be very much appreciated.
>>
>> please write to your group so others see your comments as these often
>> trigger memories and at least nudge others to reply.
>>
>> please cc your msg to Sally at <salhofmeyr@gmail.com>;
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>> many thanks
>>
>> Neil
>>
>> Neil and Liz Baker, Tanzania Bird Atlas, P.O. Box 1605, Iringa, Tanzania.
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