Birds Delight in the Softness of My Tumble Dryer Fluff

It is possible that the increase in bird families visiting our garden this year is due to the fact that they no longer have to use rubbish to build their nests, according to a study on safety concerns for chicks (10 July). As a gesture of luxury bedding, I hang a net bag filled with dryer fluff next to their feeders. In return, they show their gratitude by visiting us frequently and displaying their beautiful plumage.

Helen Keating

Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway

Regarding the closure of ticket offices (Letters, 6 July), a Leamington Spa to Reading peak day return ticket costs £105.20. However, if you inquire at the ticket office, you can obtain a peak day return split ticket for only £42.00. Will the ticket machines offer this option, and if so, how complicated will the process be?

Diana Foster

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

For those who tend to write lengthy letters, Pascal provided the ultimate excuse: “I would have written a shorter letter, but I did not have the time” (The Guardian view on Blaise Pascal: a thinker for our times, 9 July).

Bruce Ross-Smith

Oxford

When it comes to requesting customer feedback, there are limits. Asking for a review of the flavor of birdseed goes too far (10 July).

Helen Evans

Ruthin, Denbighshire

It is clearly a childish misinterpretation to ask Our Father “what’s your name” (Letters, 10 July). The correct statement is “Harold be thy name.”

Jem Whiteley

Oxford