Manuscript that observes and comments on the many different species of birds. Like people, birds are varied, but unlike people, a bird's physical appearance can lend a clue into how a bird behaves in respects to survival.
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 discussing roadrunners observed in Arizona.
Finley, Irene
Roadrunners of the Arizona desert
Manuscript recounting a roadtrip where Irene Finley and her daughter, Phoebe Katherine, spotted a roadrunner.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript describing a young robin who ventured out of the nest. Upon the realization that life was not as easy as his parents made it seem, the bird called out to the parents. The mother responded and attended to his needs but he would not return with her to the nest. The father attempted but gave up. Eventually the bird had to learn for himself because the mother would be occupied with a new brood.
Finley, Irene
An additional draft of "The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport."
Finley, Irene
"Skeezix, a white coyote: A rare member of his tribe is interviewed"
Article describing an albino coyote puppy.
Finley, Irene
Story about a toad waking from hibernation to eat and find a mate.
Finley, Irene
The manuscript tells a story about a toad that has slept for six months and has awoken to create progeny and feed himself.
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 discussing observations of Kaibab squirrels in Arizona.
Finley, Irene
Article describing terns in Alaska, Texas, and Oregon.
Finley, Irene
A manuscript recounting the life of a pet turkey named Thanksgiving Dinner.
Finley, Irene
The American osprey or fish hawk
Article describing observations of an osprey family in Yellowstone National Park.
Finley, Irene
The American osprey or fish hawk
Article describing observations of ospreys, including a family in Yellowstone National Park.
Finley, Irene
The history of the American turkey is described by Irene Finley.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript describing photographing a mother bear and her cubs.
Finley, Irene
A conversation between birds surviving the winter on the Finley property.
Finley, Irene
Story about a Christmas celebration with a tree decorated with food for birds by "The Kind Hearts Club."
Finley, Irene
This manuscript describes when Mrs. Finley took on three different species of baby birds to raise in her home.
Finley, Irene
Article describing encounter with woodchucks in Yellowstone National Park.
Finley, Irene
Article discussing observations of marmots and woodchucks.
Finley, Irene
Article discussing chipmunks stealing bird eggs on the Finley property.
Finley, Irene
Manuscript describing an unlikely friendship between a duck and a dog.
Finley, Irene
The duck and the dog continued
This manuscript has two parts. The first is a continuation of the tale of friendship between a dog and duck. The second part of the manuscript is handwritten and gives a background on the author and her work.
Finley, Irene
The elusive moose: Shooting as a safe sport
Manuscript that recounts the time that Mr. and Mrs. Finley pursued a bull moose to capture photographs.
Finley, Irene
Article describing porcupines, including misconceptions. William Finley includes observations of their pet porcupine.
Finley, Irene