Tamsin

Profile Picture and Leg Ring Combination Code

• Red
• Black
• Red

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Each crane has a unique combination of 3 coloured rings on their right leg. This marking code helps to identify the crane in the wild.

Character profile:

Summer 2010: At one time Tamsin was one of the smallest and slowest growing of the birds, but has caught up now. However, although she was small she was always very feisty and had a big appetite.  She is an attractive, good natured and medium ranking bird and is the sister of White-Black. Sept 2010: Tamsin had the weakest flight at first and it took her a while to fly with confidence. Now she has no problem keeping up with the others and has formed a loose association both with Clarence's and more recently Minnie's Cohorts. Ocotber 2010: She has now joined the 'three amigos' group along with white/black. This group is often seen the farthest away from the release enclosure and also acts the most wild, being quite flighty if anything seems it may cause them danger.Nov 2010: In recent weeks the cranes have all joined forces with Clarences group and are now usually moving as a group of 20. They have found new fields to explore and are often found foraging on maize stubbles, Tamsin's new favourite food! Tamsin has stopped hanging around with the three amigos now and is making other new friends in the group such as Micheal and squidgy.UPDATE: Tamsin was recovered on Sunday 15th November, having had some kind of injury to her wing - we think most likely caused by collision with an object such as a fence. She is currently in a recuperation facility undergoing treatment and we hope to re-release her to join the flock towards the end of November. UPDATE: Tamsin was released just before dawn on Nov 30th after 15 days recuperation, and is now fighting fit and fully over her injury.  We will be monitoring her closely over the coming days as she reintegrates into the group.DECEMBER  2010 UPDATE:  Tamsin rejoined the main flock after a week and is currently showing signs of a full recovery, joining the group on their daily excursions from the roost to suitable feeding habitat nearby.  Great news!JAN 2011: Tamsin has fully reintegrated into the flock and has been keeping her head down through the bitter December weather.  She seems to be flying without any imparement and is doing really well. March 2011:  Since rejoining the rest of the flock Tamsin has had no other problems and is travelling around and feeding with the group.September 2011:  Tamsin now has no sign of her original injury, and is a completely fit, healthy and beautiful crane.  She has developed most of her adult plumage including her bustle, made up of extended wing tertial feathers, and her stunning black, white and red head and neck plumage.

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