Activity 2 - Goldfinch and Warbler. Goldfinch slightly longer, but only by about.5 inch. Male goldfinch has black cap, black wings. Male warbler has black”mask” , like the Lone Ranger.
Activity 2 - There is a Great Blue Heron rookery very near my home. They return in late February/early March, and it is fascinating to watch them as they build new nests and return to the existing ones. There are usually 8-10 nests, and and about twice as many herons.
Activity 3 - My favorite local bird is the American Goldfinch. They visit my goldfinch feeder many times each day, and I love to see them in early to mid summer when the males are sporting their vibrant yellow colors.