Mystery solved. It's a Carolina Wren!

[Curmudgeoness]

1. Without more to identify the bird, I cannot be sure, but

my guess would be a House Wren. This is based solely on the description of the bird nesting in a planter and not moving when you go out. I have seen this several times. If it is a wren, you should have a male singing his little heart out close by....loud for such a tiny bird.

But I would not say one bird is bad or good. I love House Wrens, even if they are aggressive. They only attack birds who nest anywhere in the vicintity of their nest....rather a protective measure even if it seems a little heavy handed.

And if it were a House Sparrow, they are considered worse than wrens because they are so plentiful and are not native birds. They are one of the few birds not protected, along with European Starlings and Rock Doves (pigeons). Personally, I am of the opinion that all living things have a right to live, and they live the lives that they are meant to live. I try really hard not to put my morals on them.