No, no pier jumping - I assume you mean into the water? *cries at more thought of such coldness*

The reason I worry about customs is not so much that the bird might be protected, but getting it into Australia - it might be on the list of things to confiscate in case it's carrying mites/foot and beak/bird flu/assorted pestilence. Quarantine into Australia is quite strict. Still, here's hoping. *crosses fingers*

I identified an oak today. :) Whether it's a heretofore unmentioned variety and thus incorrectly identified, I have no idea, but I did remember! And Latin names? Pharugh!

Yep. Bound.