Cranes – birds symbolising power and royalty – they are lovely, what with their long necks and colourful feathers. They are also considered spiritual, representing longevity, happiness, hope and peace. It is difficult to imagine that someone would dare harm such valuable and fascinating creatures.
All these thoughts ran through my mind as I went birdwatching at Umusambi Village, a 21-hectare restored wetland in Kigali, Rwanda.
