Manuscript describing a family of eagles on the southern end of Mission Ridge. Finley describes his surroundings as well as the difficulty of wildlife photography.
Manuscript that marvels at how birds adapt and seem to remember their environment. Author remarks on the difference in behavior of birds when they perceive danger.
Manuscript chronicling the failure of introducing two male swans to two female swans who had been companions for a few years. The author points out that partners should be introduced in the first two years of life as swans mate for life. After such a long period of association, the two birds became dependent upon each other for all types of companionship long before the males were introduced.
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.
Herman Bohlman and William L. Finley standing under a tree with their camera equipment packs on the road to photograph a golden eagle nest near Mission Ridge in California.
Herman Bohlman and William L. Finley riding bicycles with their camera packs on their backs. On the road to photograph a golden eagle nest near Mission Ridge in California.
Herman Bohlman and William L. Finley riding bicycles with their camera packs on their backs. On the road to photograph a golden eagle nest near Mission Ridge in California.
Herman Bohlman and William L. Finley eating lunch at the base of a tree on their trip to photograph an eagle nest near Mission Ridge in central California.
View looking out over the valley from the eagle nest on Mission Ridge in central California showing the tide flats, sloughs, and estuaries of San Francisco Bay.