Sir – Imagine my surprise when, after so devoutly wishing it, I and his legion of other fans were finally rewarded with a view of that noble, acquiline profile and keen-eyed gaze on the back page of the Weekend section this week.

I am, of course, referring not to the grizzled Mr Gray, but to the captured falcon on Donnington Bridge, whose photos outnumbered that of your correspondent for once!

Michael Moorey, West Hendred