Any idea what's causing these circles in my gravel driveway?

   / Any idea what's causing these circles in my gravel driveway? #71  
That's probably about the best answer sixdogs. The quail and doves pick my driveway clean - of the small stuff.
 
   / Any idea what's causing these circles in my gravel driveway? #72  
Attached are two pics of circular clean spots in my gravel driveway. I have about seven of them. All that happens is the gravel is brushed away from the base material. Almost all are nearly round and I've seen them for a couple years and almost always in the fall.

These two areas in the driveway are maybe 30 ft apart.

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My first thought is a bird was doing this in order to get smaller grit to eat for their gullet that grinds up food. I don't know. We are also frequented by possums and coons and an occasional red fox. A couple housecats as well and a rabbit.

Anyone have a guess what these are or what is causing them?
Those are made by worms, Few worms. They usually have a small pile in center which covers the worm hole. At night the worm comes up and pulls a rock or twig to the hole. I think it is some sort protection adaptation.
 
   / Any idea what's causing these circles in my gravel driveway? #73  
Those are made by worms, Few worms. They usually have a small pile in center which covers the worm hole. At night the worm comes up and pulls a rock or twig to the hole. I think it is some sort protection adaptation.
That should read 'Dew worms'.
 

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