The Blackbirds of Austin

Ten years ago I came to Austin, Texas for the first time and was stunned by the sheer numbers of these shiny blackbirds. They are all over the place, more ubiquitous than pigeons in a big city. Yesterday afternoon they were resting in trees and on the fence of Jessica's back yard; they hang out at grocery stores and at the park where we took the boys to play yesterday. They are Great Tailed Grackles and I can vouch for the long spreading plumage. I got this picture as I was leaving the most wonderful Whole Foods in downtown Austin today.
And another. A female?