Squirrel watch

SIR – In our previous garden we had beautiful trees on the boundary. Then grey squirrels (Letters, March 24) started stripping the bark, causing the death of large branches and saplings.

Local woods have also seen much damage from these furry interlopers. Worse still, I saw one recently with a small bird in its mouth. Are they becoming carnivorous? I thought we were trying to conserve our countryside, not let this non-native species destroy it.

Jo Jeffery

Saffron Walden, Essex

SIR – My method of dealing with squirrels and other unwanted visitors is a water pistol – £3.99 well spent.

Ann Roberts

Market Harborough, Leicestershire