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Delightful garden birds have gone for a summer holiday

Let’s hope this is just a temporary break for feathered friends

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The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor.
Tue Sept 01 2026 - 06:00

Sir, – During the hot summer months we notice that the blackbirds, thrushes and robins that delighted us in our garden are no longer to be seen. I wonder if this is a widespread problem? We certainly hope it is temporary. – Yours, etc,

JOHN HICKEY,

Dalkey,

Co Dublin.