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Stop, look and listen
Blackbirds feed mainly on the ground. They run
and pause, run and pause, run and pause. Each time they stop, they
scan the ground for prey. If they see a worm, they search more
thoroughly before moving on. This is because worms tend to live in
small groups, so if a blackbird has found one another won't be far
away.
As well as feeding on lawns, blackbirds love
fallen leaves. They toss leaves away to find small edible creatures
underneath. They will even do the same with snow! But how do they
know to dig under that particular bit of snow or to look under a
certain leaf? They listen, with very sensitive
ears.