Lakes and rivers exploration
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Manuscript describing the search for white herons. The author describes their pursuit as well as a conversation with a hunter.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Gull habits
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Manuscript describing gull behavior, including diet and appearance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The bird of night
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Manuscript describing owls that have nested in a local barn, including diet and pest control benefits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Jimmy
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Manuscript describing a neighbor's adoption of a baby bird and observing the bird grow up.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Warbler ways
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Manuscript in which the author examines a family of black-throated gray warblers.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The white heron
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Manuscript detailing the pursuit of photographing white herons. The author describes concerns regarding the decreased population due to plume hunting. Also included is a page about bluebirds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Klamath trip
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Manuscript detailing lake trips. Document goes on to describe physical characteristics such as length and plant life, as well as detailing the search for white herons. The author is disappointed to learn that the area was one of the most popular plumage hunting sites.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Humming bird
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Manuscript containing similar pieces as "The hummingbird at home."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Audubon societies
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Manuscript describing the work that Audubon societies have accomplished in preserving bird populations. Author calls people of Oregon to action in supporting their local society.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Southern Oregon lecture I
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Manuscript featuring an expansive lecture. Lecture topics include the need for protection of wildlife, photography, and audubon societies.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Searching for white herons
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Manuscript reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A pair of cousins
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Manuscript comparing robins and thrushes.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Wild life restoration
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Manuscript in which the author makes a case for restoring and protecting land for wildlife. Describes the unnecessary drainage and damage to habitats for local fauna which have gone unchecked.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Study of sea birds
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Extensive manuscript describing a trip to the Oregon Coast to observe sea birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Rearing a wren family
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Manuscript in which the author observes a wren family, including a description of physical appearance and behavior.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Photographing flickers
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Manuscript describing a family of flickers, naming the patriarch High-hole.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Lecture on plumage hunting
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Manuscript that appears to be an initial edit of a lecture. The manuscript describes the author's efforts in collecting data, combining the results and findings of three exploratory trips.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
General - The California condor
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Manuscript describing a condor that was found and brought home to be studied. The condor was later moved to the New York Zoological Park.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Black-throated gray warbler
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Manuscript containing excerpts from "Warbler ways." The document is shorter and focuses on the bird subjects.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Barn owl
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Manuscript that includes excerpts of "The bird of night".
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Follow the trails
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Manuscript describing the destruction of bird populations from plume hunting.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Ducklings
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Manuscript describing the pursuit of ducks and ducklings to observe behavior and hopefully catch a few photos of the mothers and their young.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Bird lives
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Manuscript detailing a trip where several types of birds are observed, but the author's main goal is to spot white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Scarcity of hawks & owls
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Manuscript on why hawks and owls deserve protection, especially from farmers and hunters.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Hawks
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Manuscript that contains a few related excerpts from "Scarcity of hawks & owls." Talks about how from a naturalist's point of view, there is desire for the extermination of any species, even if they are predators.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Mammals on Mt. Hood
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Manuscript that describes the varied warm blooded wildlife as observed by Elijah Coalman, Ranger for the United States Bureau of Forestry.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Trout
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Manuscript depicting the importance of trout, especially for farming communities. Goes on to protest the implementation of non-native fish, especially the Loch Leven trout.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Tiniest soul in feathers
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Manuscript describing hummingbirds, including the behavior of the male bird and physical descriptions of nestlings.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
