It could, depends on what set of myths and legends you believe in. In the Norse religion, if it was a raven, it could have been trying to give you knowledge, some information you need. Or  it could have been tapping at your window because it was trying to open a seed.

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I believe that would be the Pacific Ocean. Go to California and take a left, should be out there. If you wind up in the desert, turn around.