🚀 go-pugleaf

I have several scrub jays that have been enjoying the smorgasbord of tiger
snails I've been offering for the past several weeks. I have a small feeder
that serves as their plate and everyone's been happy... Until recently.

Every day, between 6 to 9 am starting last Monday, one block of wood has
taken it upon himself to be our alarm clock. He will, perched holding my
bedroom window's screen, _peck_ at the window. It's not soft pecking,
either; these are hard enough to be heard throughout my two-story castle!

At first I thought it was because he was seeing his reflection and
protecting his territory but that doesn't make sense since there are at
least three other jays. Then I thought the blinding reflection from the sun
but this morning (at 6:00 sharp), there isn't any. I also thought he was
attempting to steel some of the netting from the screen (it's fiberglass
mesh) but the marks from his beak show only strikes against the uncovered
panel.

Aside from a pellet gun or wrist rocket, is there a way to discourage this
obsessive-compulsive bird? I'd dislike having to replace the double-pane.

Many thanks.

The Ranger

-- 
"Grits are akin to Elmer Paste with less flavor and more sand."