Short of a mountain lion
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Manuscript in which William L. Finley and Edgar F. Averill are searching for mountain lions. The document goes into detail about an additional companion by the name of Miller and his dogs. The dogs were key in aiding to find mountain lions.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Sanctuaries for waterfowl
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Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The fur seals of the Pribilofs
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The manuscript discusses fur seals as well as other coastal animal life, including auklets, shrews, and lemmings.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Sanctuaries for waterfowl
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A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Red-breasted sapsucker
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Manuscript that tells the tale of a male sapsucker from the point of view of a naturalist.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Trial by jury
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Manuscript discusses the desire to preserve species such as the Cooper's hawk.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Friendly Oregon birds wintering in the south
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William L. Finley and Ed Averill describe the many Oregon birds that flew down to winter in warmer climates, including ducks and geese.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The friendly towhee or chewink
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Article describing towhees, including one that was briefly adopted by the Finley family.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Quawk quawk of marsh lands
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The article describes the black-crowned night heron, including appearance and habitat.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The giant of the deer family
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Article describing the largest member in the deer family, the moose.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
When the condor sailed the Columbia
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The decline of the California condor is discussed in this article. Once a frequent flyer along the Columbia River in Oregon, the bird has became a stranger as numbers dwindled.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Birds of the mountains
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This article explores the various birds that can be found in the mountainous areas of Oregon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Profits in scenery and wildlife
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Article illustrating how the capitalization of Oregon's natural resources can bring a quick profit, but need to be protected.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Billy, a pet badger
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Account of the Finley family's pet badger.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The fool hen of the northern forests
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Article describing Franklin (or spruce) grouse and how their failure to adapt to hunting has led to a decline in their populations.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The flying squirrel
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Article describing a family of flying squirrels observed at an Izaak Walton League Oregon chapter luncheon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Trolling for Chinooks yesterday and today
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Article describing the causes for the decline in fish populations in Oregon due to pollution and addition of hatchery raised fish.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955