Following on from the last two editions where we looked at the development of the reconstructed water features and habitats within The Cape estate, in this issue of Cape Chatter (No. 117) we take a look back over the past 12 months of species observation data to see how things are tracking. We now have 5 years’ worth of observations to ponder and to see who the winners and losers are. There is also a snapshot of how some of our threatened species are coping with the development. There are more words and numbers in this issue for those interested in reflecting on the health of the estate’s natural world. I promise to include more pictures in the next issue!