Training Workshop for Wetland Managers in Indonesia
Asian Waterbird Census for Data Collection and Management Ragil Satriyo Gumilang
Indonesia • >18,000 islands • World’s 2nd longest shoreline • World’s largest mangrove areas • World’s largest tropical peatlands •World’s largest wetlands in Asia
INDONESIA
Ø1598 Bird species (17% bird species in the world) Ø197 Waterbird species Ø79 Migratory waterbird
What are waterbirds? Species of birds that are “ecologically dependent upon wetlands” ØWaterbirds - attract people’s interest on wetlands ØWaterbirds - a flagship group and an indicator for wetland monitoring and conservation ØWaterbirds - an important criteria for identifying international important wetlands for Ramsar.
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What are waterbirds? Migratory birds vs Resident birds
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Migratory birds
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Resident birds
Asian Waterbird Census Background ØThe Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is a volunteer-based network with the aim of enhancing awareness of waterbird and wetland conservation. ØInitiated in 1987 under the umbrella of the International Waterbird Census (IWC). ØThe census is undertaken in January every year mainly covers the nonbreeding (wintering) area. Ø2016 marks the 50th count of the IWC as well as the 30th count of the Asian Waterbird Census.
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Asian Waterbird Census In Indonesia ØIn Indonesia, the event is organized by Wetlands International Indonesia in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry ØGood data quality on earlier stage >> focussed in Sumatra: waterbirds-based Øprojects and activities Better data quantity on the following years >> less waterbirds-based projects, but more interests among young keen birdwatchers ØOverall : still poor coverage compared to the potential important sites in Indonesia 6
Important Migratory Waterbird Sites in Indonesia (distribution of birds vs distribution of observers)
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Objectives of the AWC A tool for waterbird and wetland conservation in Asia
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Providing the basis for estimates of waterbird populations Monitoring changes in waterbird numbers and distribution by regular, standardised counts of representative wetlands Improving knowledge of little-known waterbird species and wetland sites identifying and monitoring (networks of) sites that are important for waterbirds in general and more specifically identifying and monitoring sites that qualify as Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands; Providing information on the conservation status of waterbird species for use by international agreements Increasing awareness of the importance of waterbirds and their wetland habitats at local, national and international levels
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Support species and site conservation programmes and campaigns to raise awareness of the important of wetlands at local level Support development of national wetland and waterbird conservation action plans and strategies Support Convention on Migratory species by monitoring the status of migratory waterbirds and their habitat Support the implementation of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership Initiative (EAAFP) and Central Asian Flyway Action Plan through monitoring important and Flyway Network sites. Support the Convention on Biological Diversity's (CBD) goal in conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity Support BirdLife International’s Important Bird Areas (IBAs) and Globally Threatened Birds update programme Contribute to Wetlands International’s Waterbird Population Estimates
Use of the AWC Information
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Framework of the AWC
International Level
Ramsar; CMS, CBD, IBA, TWB, WPE
Regional Level
East Asian – Australasian Flyway P’ship & Central Asian Flyway Action Plan
National Level
National Wetland and Waterbird Conservation Action Plan and policy
Site level
Site Management Plan and species conservation programme
Framework of the AWC International agreements
Ø The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Ø Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) – Bonn Convention Ø East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) Ø Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Ø Bilateral Migratory Bird Agreements (Jamba – Camba)
Data collection • Conducted in the 2nd and 3rd weeks of Jan each year • Volunteers visit significant waterbird sites • Counts are made of all waterbirds (by species) at one site
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Data collection Where?
The most important waterbird sites. Sites covered include rivers, lakes, ponds, reservoirs, tanks, swamps, coastal sites, mangrove and mudflats, reefs, sandy beaches, and and other wetland habitats.
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Data collection WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
The census is primarily carried out by volunteers from all walks of life: university and school staff and students, nature club members, amateur and professional ornithologists, government and nongovernmental agencies and others.
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Data collection HOW TO PARTICIPATE? All species of waterbirds associated with wetlands are entered onto standardised count forms Information needed is: 1) Date of count, 2) Compiler's name & address (individually or organization), 3) Location: nearest town, district, province and coordinate, 4) Name of bird species, 5) The number of each bird species. 16
Data checking • Census depends on accurate reporting of species and numbers • Coordinators - need to check and to request additional verification of unusual records • In the collation of reports, authors have to verify the data received from coordinators and participants and refer to coordinators on the validity of information.
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Asian Waterbird Census 2016 in Indonesia Let’s make it count!
84 sheets (17 povincies, 78 sites) 160 observers (40 organizations)
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Asian Waterbird Census 2016 in Indonesia Let’s make it count!
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AWC 2016 in Indonesia Number of counts
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• Number of counts: >30.000 individual • Number of species: 90 spcs (54% of waterbird sp In Indonesia)
• Protected by national law (PP 7/1999) : 27 species • IUCN Redlist: üEndangered 3 species üVulnerable 3 species üNear Threatened 10 species
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Undan Kacamata Pelecanus conspicillatus Undan Putih Pelecanus onocrotalus Pecukular Asia Anhinga melanogaster Kowakmalam Merah Nycticorax caledonicus Kuntul Cina Egretta eulophotes Kuntul Karang Egretta sacra Kuntul Kecil Egretta garzetta Kuntul Kerbau Bubulcus ibis Kuntul Perak Egretta intermedia Bangau Bluwok Mycteria cinerea Bangau Sandang-lawe Ciconia episcopus Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus Ibis Rokoroko Plegadis falcinellus Cerek Jawa Charadrius javanicus Gajahan Erasia Numenius arquata Gajahan Kecil Numenius minutus Gajahan Penggala Numenius phaeopus Gajahan Timur Numenius madagascariensis Birulaut Ekor-blorok Limosa lapponica Birulaut Ekor-hitam Limosa limosa Trinillumpur Asia Limnodromus semipalmatus Kedidi Besar Calidris tenuirostris Kedidi Golgol Calidris ferruginea Kedidi Leher-merah Calidris ruficollis Kedidi Merah Calidris canutus Gagangbayang Belang Himantopus leucocephalus Wiliwili Suar Esacus magnirostris Daralaut Biasa Sterna hirundo Daralaut Jambon Sterna dougallii Daralaut Jambul Sterna bergii Daralaut Kecil Sterna albifrons Daralaut Sayap-hitam Sterna fuscata Daralaut Caspia Hydroprogne caspia Daralaut Putih Gygis alba
IUCN Redlist
Status of species
CITES
Species (Nama Indonesia – Nama Inggris)
Indonesia (PP7/ 1999)
AWC 2016 in Indonesia
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AWC 2016 in Indonesia Contributors • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 22
Balai Taman Nasional Sembilang Balai Taman Nasional Kepulauan Seribu Balai Taman Nasional Wasur Balai Taman Nasional Bali Barat AcehBirder Pema Biologi Universitas Medan Area Flora Fauna Bangka Divisi Ornitologi (Community Of Conservation); Fakultas MIPA Universitas Sriwijaya Jurusan Biologi FMIPA UNSRI Komunitas Mangrove Bengkulu Yayasan Lahan Basah Indonesia Kelompok Pecinta Alam Pantai Pulau Dua - Serang Banten Alumni Biologi Universitas Padjajaran Departmen Biologi FMIPA Universitas Padjajaran Kelompok Pengamat Burung Megalaima ‘Nymphaea’, Institut Teknologi Bandung Organisasi SMANEPA Cirebon (SMA Negeri 4 Pecinta Alam); Jakarta Bird Walk / KPB Nycticorax UIN, BBC UNAS, KSHL Comata UI, KPB Nectarinia UIN, Jakarta Bird-Watcher's Community,
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BScC Pecinta Alam Haliaster Biologi FSM Universitas Diponegoro, Bio-Explorer Unsoed Seed's Indonesia komunitas SONI (Save Our Nusakambangan Island) Mapala Silvagama Karang Taruna Desa Klaces, Kampung Laut Biodiversity Society - Banyumas Wildlife Photography Kelompok Studi Kepak Sayap Biologi Fmipa Universitas Sebelas Maret; Pelatuk Birds Study Club UNNES; Paguyuban Pengamat Burung Jogja; PEKSIA Study Club ( Universitas Airlangga) Srigunting Study Club (Universitas Negeri Surabaya) Universitas Borneo, Tarakan Japesda Gorontalo Biokonservasi Timor-Leste Iwan "Londo" Febrianto, dkk Staff Wetlands International Indonesia, Serta seluruh kontributor data atas nama perseorangan
AWC 2016 in Indonesia Threat & Uses
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Waterbirds counts in Indonesia Challenge
Ø Identification: §difficult species group for identification §Lack of training and identification skills Ø Access to location. Good sites are mostly difficult to be accessed – more funding required à data mostly available for easy-to-be-accessed sites 24
§Distance & remoteness §Transportation mode §Time. January is high tide
Waterbirds counts in Indonesia Challenge Ø Field Guide. Available (West Indonesia, Wallacea & Papua) but difficult to get à out of print, small number for higher demand Ø Optical equipments. Good optical equipments needed for proper shorebirds observation. In-accessible for most birdwatchers (i.e. students) Ø No related events Ø Unbalanced information/activities between West and east Indonesia à distribution of birds observers rather than distribution of observed birds
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Waterbirds counts in Indonesia Hope Ø Rapid growing of interests on ornithology among young students: birdwatching to more scientific ornithology à 1990s Ø Some trainings on shorebirds identification & survey skill Ø Establishment of new ornithological groups. üNational: IdOU (Indonesian Ornithologists’ Union - 2004), SBI (Friends of Indonesian Birds), National Conference on Bird üLocal: university-based ornithological groups à mostly in West Indonesia
Ø More space to publish observation (hard print & web-based): WI-IP, BirdLife, local groups 26
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