Yep, it seems we have our very own Yellow Warbler. 

A week ago Saturday, despite our efforts to sleep in we (my husband and I) were awakened by an incessant tapping.  We have a large picture window (which sadly doesn't open, who installs a 5 foot window that can't open?) in our bedroom, which overlooks our backyard and beautiful, giant maple tree.

The tapping was a little yellow bird.  It flew up to the window, tapped in the air for a bit, and then it would land on the sill; only to pace back and forth tap, tap, tapping.  My husband was in awe because th ebird would let him get within a foot of the window before flying off to sit in the maple, and of course, return to tap, tap, tap yet again.

Sunday morning when the bird was still tapping (it left over night only to return at first light) I suggested closing the blinds.  Of course, it had to be the reflection of the tree confusing it - so went my theory.  Last year a Robin had done a very similar thing but when the blinds were closed he left realizing the giant tree did not continue past the glass (or maybe he was just looking at himself).

The blinds did unnerve the little bird (now lovingly dubbed "Your Friend" - my husband's that is).  It flew into the maple for some time.  It still landed on the sill and tapped, but not as frequently or for as long.  Then - it started flying around the side of the house - to tap on the ensuite window (a 90 degree angle from the original window).  Since then it has also been spotted tapping on the lower bath window (directly under the ensuite window) and even our back door!

My husband has tried leaving the windows open, and even though it comes right up, taps, and even hovers, it still hasn't come in.  Much to his disappointment.  And yes, a full eight days after the first visit the bird is still coming to tap on the window.  Overwhelmed by criosity I finally looked it up in our bird book yesterday.  Turns out it's a female Yellow Warbler.

As you can see she's lovely.  The bird book even revealed why Jeff hasn't been able to capture her - they insects not seeds (happily he hasn't resorted to strategically placed bugs to lure her in).  Oh yes...  the descrition says "Tame and conspicious".  Really, you don't say!