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Towhee, the shy garden songster
Manuscript that contains excerpts from "The towhees, window friends." The document describes several of the different species of towhees, including their diet, physical appearance, and where they can be found.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript in which the author offers her observations on three types of birds she has noticed as winter has arrived, including a woodpecker, bluebird, and geese.
Finley, Irene
Love and life in the bird world
The story is a night time chat between two chats, much to the chagrin of their various neighbors.
Finley, Irene
Story describing Cherry, a baby cedar waxwing adopted by the Lewis family.
Finley, Irene
Article describing red-wing blackbird nests in the Lower Klamath Lake area.
Finley, Irene
Ring-necked pheasant, canny bird of the season
Article describing ring-necked pheasants (also known as China pheasants), including pheasants observed on the Finley property.
Finley, Irene
Article describing porcupines, including misconceptions. William Finley includes observations of their pet porcupine.
Finley, Irene
Article describing Becky, a pet bear cub.
Finley, Irene
Article describing Irene Finley's observations of jackrabbits in eastern Oregon and the differences between rabbits and hares.
Finley, Irene
Articles authored by Irene Finley: 1. "Making the birds happy"; 2. "Musk-rat, new industry for Oregon"
Finley, Irene
A conversation between birds surviving the winter on the Finley property.
Finley, Irene
Article discussing Irene and William Finley's experiences caring for a dove and band-tailed pigeon.
Finley, Irene
Land-locked salmon of Wallowa Lake
Article describing a trip to Wallowa Lake to observe the current problem of the lake's fish being land locked.
Finley, Irene
Spring with the birds of the Blitzen Valley
Article describing Irene Finley's observations of bird species at a marsh in Blitzen Valley.
Finley, Irene
Article describing scoters, including an experience with a white-winged scoter in Jennings Lodge.
Finley, Irene
The killdeer in our grain field
Article describing killdeer, including nests and agricultural benefits.
Finley, Irene
Story about Anne meeting her grandparents' pet deer fawn, Foxy.
Finley, Irene
Field notes discussing the Finleys' trip to Alaska and a draft of Irene Finley's article, "A pilgrimage to the land of the pronghorn".
Finley, Irene
Field notes and article drafts discussing the Finleys' trip to Alaska, including Bogoslof Island and the northern lights. Included are articles, "When the caribou failed", by Captain Thierry Mallet, "Cruise emphasizes Alaska's splendors: William Finley returns to Portland from north", and "Berkeley woman explorer quits: Mrs. Finley ends 23 years of thrills to send children to U.C." A letter from Irene Finley discusses a trip to central and southeastern Oregon.
Finley, Irene
Trip to Paulina Lake, August 1938
Field notes from a trip to Pauline Lake, Oregon, discussing rainbow trout conservation, chipmunks, and bird species, including the red crossbill and Barrow's goldeneye duck.
Finley, Irene
'Angling’ for Chipmunks Furnishes Good Fun
Article authored by Irene Finley discussing a trip to Paulina Lake
Finley, Irene
Manuscript describes a friendship between a duck and dog.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript describing the call of an owl at night.
Finley, Irene
Land-locked salmon of Wallowa Lake
Article describing a trip to Wallowa Lake to observe the current problem of the lake's fish being land locked.
Finley, Irene
Irene Finley discusses the proposed move and expansion of the Portland Zoo.
Finley, Irene
Tufted puffin, a feathered clown
Article describing tufted puffins, including nests and appearance.
Finley, Irene
Article describing terns in Alaska, Texas, and Oregon.
Finley, Irene
The swallows have come home again
The article highlights the annual return of birds to the author's property, including the violet-green swallow. Recommendations for birdhouse designs are included.
Finley, Irene