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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript describing the disappearance of robin eggs by a small group of chipmunk bandits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the disappearance of robin eggs by a small group of chipmunk bandits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the difficulty of life in the desert, especially for birds.
Finley, Irene
Birds are like people, some are artistically inclined
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
Birds follow ancestral plans in home building
Brief manuscript that comments on how each bird species intrinsically knows how to construct their nests.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A rough draft of "Bush-tit." The last page appears to belong to another manuscript.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
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
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