WE should be proud of people like Chris Packham, pictured.

The awful persecution of birds which takes place in spring and autumn in the Mediterreanean has saddened me for years, but nothing seems to be done.

Now, thank God, Chris is having a go.

It is a good thing that he has made a name for himself by working to help our wildlife.

Here he is specifically trying to help birdlife which is under threat by those obnoxious people shooting them out of the sky.

It is difficult to understand what they get out of this activity, so good luck Chris.

EWEN HENTALL, Nursling.