Tick anything you already have, in any order. Quests unlock once this is done.
Merlin from Cornell is free and will name a bird from its song through your phone microphone, which is close to magic the first time it works.
Get Merlin Bird ID2 things left above. Quests are real things you go and do, so they only make sense once you have what you need.
First one waiting: Get binoculars and practice finding a bird fast