SIR: I refer to your article on Mrs D Jones and her tapping birds of (BEN, April 25).

In order to prove the theory of their reacting to their reflections may I suggest covering the outside six inch strip at the bottom of the windows with tape on brown paper - this being taller than the bird's would stop any reflection.

If successful, I can only suggest painting as a permanent solution.

R S Fiddies

Deepdale Road, Bolton.

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