Sorry to hear that the birding was slow. I am in North Florida, just 30 miles north of St. Augustine, and I have noticed a less than wonderful winter as far as keeping up with my life list. I looked everywhere for the Waxwings, but I rarely found them, and even the Yellow-rumped warblers seemed to be fewer than in previous winters. Maybe the birds are feeling the effects of our slumping economy and are just choosing to stay put.