Gerald

Profile Picture and Leg Ring Combination Code

Yellow
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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.

Sex: Male
Date of Hatching (birthday): 5 May, 2011
Date of Release: 22 August, 2011
Tracking Tag: Radio tracking
Champion Status: Championed

Character profile:

Gerald is the sibling of Flash and was one of the second batch transported back on April 27th. Being one of the last to hatch, it is in the D Block at the rearing facility, with Olly/Ollie as a neighbour. It is a very inquisitive crane and is the most dominant of the D block cohort but is not aggressive. It loves picking insects off the flowers in the excercise area.August: Gerald has developed into a real character and is usually the first to explore new areas and find new items to play with (or pull apart!) He is good at foraging for food and also is developing strong flight muscles and control in the air. As he had a growth spurt and is now one of the largest birds he has also become a bit more dominant and did try for 'top bird' position, having a fight with Red Yellow. Although he didnt win we think he could be a definate leader for some of the group when they are finally released as he does have others joining him on his marches about the enclosure!SEPT UPDATE: Gerald's tendencies for violence and domination have isolated him a little from the group - and he has become a bit of a loner. However, he is a strong individual, who should do well in the future. He does roost with the others, and has joined the 2010 birds on occasions but likes to do his own thing during the day - and to be honest - I imagine all the other cranes are pretty glad about that!