I FOUND Mr D Crowley's comments (Letters, December 31) in respect of Ron Freethy's error over the Canada geese rather pompous.

To any knowledgeable bird-watcher the mistake was obvious - and forgivable, knowing Mr Freethy's reputation in the nature world.

N R SOLLIS, Highfield Avenue, Foulridge, Colne.

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