Reg's "Missing Years" may yet hamper his interest in winning the Golden Mallard Shocker

 Yes indeedy, there has been an update from everyone's favourite copper on the beat in Collieston. And, as expected, its a large one.

In a recent missive, Reg summed up his year to date:

"Total just checked- it’s now at 94.28% on 150 species, spring was so awful for passerines this year, then an average autumn for migs should boost my total nicely. Decent edge in Meikle just now, so hoping for a bit more variety there as well. Added Quail this evening which was helpful."

He went on in a clumsy attempt to smooth his way through any potential red-tape pedantics by adding "Nice with the Barolo Shear by the way!" ( #Validated)

As the conversation continued, Reg feigned shock that his score was so high...

"2nds a surprise- but grinding away with a few less than annuals - things like Stock Dove, Treecreeper, LRP and Crane- game on for the big prize then!"

Interestingly, he did let slip that his long time away from the competition may have been deliberate...

"Been a long time keeping my totals as low as possible as preparation!" before adding that any potential Steward's Enquiry into the Missing Years would be impossible 

"Destroyed the data…so will be fake news."

Unluckily for Reg, destroying data is of course futile, as I already have whatever data I may need. Rest assured, I ALWAYS have data...

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So, all to play for then - lets see how things play out in the weeks and months ahead....