Likewise.  Yesterday (Mon.) I was finally able to pause for a moment and actually look at the birds coming in, rather than the casual glances between shovel tosses.  Two Rusty Blackbirds (male) were easy to pick out.  First noticed as a solo, it strictly walked the ground and used low brush perches.  It was joined by a second.  Later they were joined by a mixed flock of Red-wings and cowbirds, and worked the feeders with this flock (staying strictly on the ground and noticeably more peripheral and cautious).  Grackles came and went as their own single species flock.  No starlings all day. Equally surprising, and also a new yard bird (2 in one day), a Swamp Sparrow worked the ground.  There is Swamp habitat a mile or two away, but we are in upland habitat.  Chipping, Field, Tree and White-crowned (not present) we will get, but Swamp was a bonus surprise for the day.  No Harris' either, but I'm looking and hoping.  Best to all during this next round of snow.

Rick Cheicante
Harford County
Bel Air, MD