Include Crane conservation in patriotism lessons

By Cyril Mugyenyi - The Crane is one of the most important birds in Uganda. It is not only beautiful but also deeply entrenched in the Ugandan society. It is a national bird for Uganda as seen on the country’s flag, currency and Coat of Arms. The national football team, the Cranes, is named after it and it is a totem for some clans of Ankole region. That is why the Crane is a kingly bird. It is a time teller and indicator of environmental health especially of wetlands. It is a tourist attraction of economic value. The Crane Bank is named after it. It appears on the flag of the Police Force.