Nothing worse then taking off and then learning you forgot to drop the card back in... I've done it twice that I recall. Now it goes directly back in as soon as it is downloaded and cleared.
I usually have Barn Swallows and Mockingbirds to contend with. They are a permanent fixture in many or my sunset and Sunrise video's. And yes, Sport Mode works wonders in getting away from them, unless your sitting stationary doing a video, lol.
I just went through the update process. It went flawlessly. (Thankfully) Just put it up for a quick test and had no issues thus far.. Will try again at Sunset so long as the wind dies down now.