Wendy

Profile Picture and Leg Ring Combination Code

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What is this?

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:  Wendy is a fairly low ranking female and the sister of Howard. She was very nervous as a youngster but has now found her place in group and is a good flier. Sept 2010: Wendy quickly became part of Clarence's cohort and is a close-nit member of this group of five (Wendy,Gilbert, Clarence, Gemma, Michael) who are also often seen along with Red-Black; Green-Black; Yellow-Black; Black-Yellow and Bart.  Wendy has a distinctive 'Roman nose'. .October 2010: Still a core memeber of the largest cohort. Graceful in flight and always alert and ready to get the group in flight if there is anything which might put them in 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. Wendy is still good friends with Gemma and Clarence, never being far from them. They have found new fields to explore and are often found foraging on maize stubbles, Wendys new favourite food!JAN 2011 Wendy has been part of the overwintering flock that formed towards the end of November,  which has remained a tight-nit group throughout the coldest December on record.   The flock is still a single unit and has been most recently feeding around the Aller Moor area.March 2011:  Wendy is still part of the large winter flock and although it is not as tight as it was during the harest months, she tends to stay within the larger group.  September 2011: Wendy is now one of the most confident and intimidating birds.  She and Clarence were the first two cranes to approach their costumed 'parents' after not seeing them for nearly a year.  She also exhibited aggressive behaviour in the form of threat walks and preens and ruffle threats towards the parents, a sign of dominance over her territory

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