Behaviour Of One Gull

[mrs mop]

Just recently a gull has started pecking at our upstairs windows It's so loud we think it's someone knocking at our door Can anyone explain why?

[MallyJ]

Wants to pop in for a cup of tea.....??!

[Mamyalynne]

It's distracting you while it's mate sneaks in the kitchen door and nicks your chips.

[bookbinder]

It's been misled by its own reflection.

[david small]

Bookbinders answer seems likely.

[mrs mop]

Thanks everyone! I think Bookbinder's theory is probably right But it's strange that it has only just started happening and it is definitely the same bird

[Hopkirk]

There's a place near us with peacocks. Occasionally one goes for a wander into the local village high street. If it finds a highly polished car and can see it's reflection, it pecks the car repeatedly.

[mrs mop]

If it is pecking at its reflection...any ideas on how to stop it? It's driving us nuts, especially first thing in the morning The only upside is that we get exercise going up and down the stairs to frighten it away

[Chipchopper]

Sounds like it's having a funny tern ;-)

[calmck]

Close the curtain

[mrs mop]

Thanks calmck your suggestion seems to have done the trick