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Meadowlark nest and eggs in the grass.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
View of the Silvies River with Burns, Oregon visible in the distance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
View of a shack and corral at Marsh's place. An unidentified man is on his horse and there is other livestock in the yard.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
View of sheep in corrals near Hay Creek.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A jack snipe chick. Image note: negative blurred.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Correspondence and news releases
Correspondence discussing the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge and dam construction on the Klamath River in California. News releases describing William Finley's life and lectures are included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Oregon conquers stream pollution"
Article authored by William Finley discussing the construction of sewage disposal plants in eight Oregon cities and a stream cleanup program.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Life blood of birds for fashion
Manuscript describing the wreckage plume hunting has caused to some bird populations. Author points out that six indictments against two plume hunters had been filed. The defendants fled to California.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Golden eagle nearly wrecks car
Manuscript recalling a collision of Mr. Echidnas and an eagle. Fortunately the bird survived and was put into the care of Dr. L. E. Hibbard. The author goes on to point out that this eagle is protected by law but sadly has been exterminated in several parts of the Pacific Northwest.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Status of water fowl in northwestern states
The manuscript argues that the land that has been used for homesteads should be returned to the birds of the area. The land is not suitable for farming long term due to its often alkaline nature. The ill suited land distribution is contributing to the decline of duck and geese populations as well as the other native water fowl.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An edited version of "Malheur, the unfortunate" which describes the destruction man has wreaked upon the lake and surrounding area.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the activities of La Prath, a French-Canadian professional hunter. The author details the places, types of birds, and compensation.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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
An antelope standing on a ridge.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Close-up side view of an antelope in the sagebrush.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Landscape view of a lake with birds' nests in the distance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A young tern perched on Dallas Lore Sharp's knee.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A young tern perched on Dallas Lore Sharp's knee.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A great blue heron on the water. Image note: side view, reflection on water.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A large number of spadefoot toads on the ground.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A large number of spadefoot toads on the ground.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A close view of petroglyphs on a rock face. Possibly near Double-O Ranch.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Distant view of Double-O Ranch along Rock Creek. Sagebrush in the foreground.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A young sandhill crane chick standing in the sand.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Sideview of a young sandhill crane chick standing in the sand.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953