==The WikiCup== 
 Congratulations on your victory in the WikiCup. I could see way back in September that you would be likely to win if you continued nominating your excellent images at Featured Pictures at the same rate. After that realisation, I eased back on writing new articles for DYK, which had slowed down dramatically in any event, although I still managed 65 in the two month final round. I could have tried to speed up the FAC of Barn owl and the two GANs currently under review that seem to have stalled, but there was little point with you so far in the lead. The other finalists may also have abandoned hope at an early stage. 

 I had thought I ought to retire from the Cup if I were victorious again, so I am quite pleased that you have won, because I enjoy taking part and would feel disappointed at having to give it a miss. -)