Over the last few years, I have noticed that Gulls mainly Herring Gulls sometimes Black-headed Gulls do what I call a “worm dance”.They stand on grassland often on the side of the road or in the centre of a roundabout either alone or in small groups and tap their feet. This tapping seems to encourage the worms to the surface, making a good meal. I have been watching bird behaviour all my life and this “worm dance” is relatively new. The birds must pass this trick on to each other as it is widespread here in the UK. I wonder if Gulls in other countries do this?

The last month I have visited the city park with resident Ring Necked Parakeets at least once a week. Without fail each visit I have seen the birds. Normally I see 1 to 4 birds but I think there is a population of at least 6 around this site. Today despite the dull weather I was happy with my pictures.