Where have all the sparrows gone?

Sir, – There are hosts of sparrows in our garden in Darndale (Liam Cronin, November 18th). – Yours, etc,

NED QUINN,

Presbytery,

Darndale, Dublin 17.

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Sir, – A friend of mine has at least 30 sparrows eating from her feeders at Sarto Lawn, Sutton, as well as a pair of coal tits, and a pair of blackbirds feeding from apple and pear cores. There is also a robin. There is very good cover in the garden and the surrounding area; but maybe the northside weather is better. – Yours, etc,

MICHAEL O’REILLY,

Bayside Square East,

Sutton, Dublin 13.