He's back

The jay has returned - and you can see, is trying to squash as many peanuts as possible into his beak.

I've not seen him - or either of the other two jays - since the Spring.

Yes, when I've been down to Pipe Hall Farm Woodland Trust land I've seen them. But they haven't felt the need to fly the mile to my garden - until this morning.

My alternative shot has him half in the frame, his wings spread wide, as he makes his escape