הזיהויים של sawyer_n_a_dawson

I'm looking for a black bird with a notched tail. I thought crow, but the crow's tail is more square. I'm fairly certain it was this same bird that also flew directly over me and it did not look right for a crow. In addition, I heard new bird sounds this morning. The Rusty Blackbird is not one of my regulars, though it's been here once before. I only got two photos before it flew off and this is the best one. It's heavily cropped. I will also post the original and the poorer quality photos in case any of it is helpful.

I am seeing more House Sparrows since mid-summer when the young birds came out than ever before. In the past, they kept to the other end of the property and the other side of the street, but I notice that the neighbour above me put up a feeder that they like.

With English-speaking birders I explain as best I can without damaging human relationships that House Sparrows are invasive species that hurt native birds. But to explain to this neighbour I have to cross language barriers. Too much opportunity for misunderstanding and hurt feelings. She and I have a good relationship. I don't want to damage that.

I was unable to get a good photo but I'd like an ID if possible. Smaller than the European Starlings also perched in this Silver Maple tree at the time. I will post a number of photos, some originals and some crops.