Mail icon constantly bouncing in the Dock, please help!

Mail has been quite annoying over the past few days. It has been bouncing up and down in the dock, even if it wasn't open! I was wondering why this is happening and wondered if anyone knew a solution? It will do it a few times, then wait about 5 mins, and do it again!
I was wondering if there is something that it wants me to do that I havent, or if it is a bug in Mavericks?
Anyway, any suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks

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