I was surprised to learn the Pine Siskins look so similar to the Goldfinches and had to look up the differences to make sure I wasn't mistaking what I thought are Goldfinches for Pine Siskins. Now I believe I may have both too. According to the map the Pine Siskins are here so I will observe more closely. I'm pretty sure I've seen at least the female pine siskins here and if there are females it stands to reason there are males too. I have thought the females were some kind of sparrow. So I learned something new.
Dave, it would be fantastic to be able to include the Whoppers in the count!!!
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown