However, Dakar Pro, a commercial preparation of RoundUp, is sprayed on city pavements to eradicate weeds. We have seen almost no wasps: every year we have at least one nest in the loft, garden store, ground, but not this year. We have practically no small birds coming to the bird table – the food I put out goes to the pigeons, the one robin and a few passing tits – where are they all? There is a major shift in the insect and bird life happening in leafy Buckinghamshire, beside National Trust land, green belt and areas of outstanding natural beauty. Eyke ShannonWestleton, Suffolk• Join the debate – email guardian.letters@theguardian.com• Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

Source: The Guardian November 23, 2017 18:45 UTC