Basket makers
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Manuscript detailing the basket net building habits of vireos and orioles. Additional birds are mentioned, but only for comparison. The document highlights the importance of imitation as a large influence on behavior.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Sagebrush country
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Manuscript describing a trip. Highlights include the convenience of a machine that provides fuel, shelter, and the ability to cook. Observations of wildlife and the environment are also included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Bush-tit
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This manuscript accounts the likability of the bush-tit, pointing out that a scientific description of the bird does not mean that one truly has discovered all there is to know about it.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Bush-tit
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A rough draft of "Bush-tit." The last page appears to belong to another manuscript.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Birds are like people, some are artistically inclined
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Manuscript that focuses on how birds take camouflage into consideration when building nests. Document also comments on how birds' natural coloring is camouflage.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Story of the robin
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Manuscript describing the disappearance of robin eggs by a small group of chipmunk bandits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Blue jays are bold and boisterous
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Blue jays are the focus of this piece, including observations of a nest on the Finley property.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Nighthawk, hunter of the heavens
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Article describing nighthawks, including nests, habitat, and diet.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The bush-tit, a bird architect
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Article describing bushtits in California and Oregon, including nests and behavior.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret nests
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Birds nesting in a field. Egret nests and eggs visible in the foreground and birds in the distance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret nests
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Egret nests and eggs in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret chicks hatching
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Egret chicks in nest just hatching.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret nests
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Egret nests and eggs in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret nests
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Egret nests and eggs in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret nests
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Egret nests and eggs in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret nests
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Egret nests and eggs in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret chicks hatching
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Egret chicks in nest just hatching.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret chicks hatching
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Egret chicks in nest just hatching.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret nests
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Egret nests and eggs in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Egret chicks hatching
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Egret chicks in nest just hatching.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Cormorant chick in nest
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A cormorant chick standing in its nest in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Cormorant chick in nest
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A cormorant chick standing in its nest in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Lake with nests
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Landscape view of a lake with birds' nests in the distance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Lake with nests
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Landscape view of a lake with birds' nests and eggs in the distance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953