FOR the past 20 years I have enjoyed watching blackbirds foraging on the village greens, churchyard and in my garden. A dozen or more made regular visits to my feeding area several times a day.

Two weeks ago, they were conspicuous only by their absence. I am interested to know if any other readers have noticed this sudden disappearance of my favourite songbird?

Ian Walker, Great Smeaton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire.