Short of a mountain lion
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Manuscript in which William L. Finley and Edgar F. Averill are searching for mountain lions. The document goes into detail about an additional companion by the name of Miller and his dogs. The dogs were key in aiding to find mountain lions.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Sanctuaries for waterfowl
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A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The fur seals of the Pribilofs
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The manuscript discusses fur seals as well as other coastal animal life, including auklets, shrews, and lemmings.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Red-breasted sapsucker
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Manuscript that tells the tale of a male sapsucker from the point of view of a naturalist.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Trial by jury
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Manuscript discusses the desire to preserve species such as the Cooper's hawk.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Sanctuaries for waterfowl
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Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Hawks on trial
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Article discussing negative perceptions of hawks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Hunt for white deer and elk
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Article discussing a privately owned game refuge in Poe Valley.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The giant of the deer family
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Article describing the largest member in the deer family, the moose.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Birds of the mountains
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This article explores the various birds that can be found in the mountainous areas of Oregon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Trolling for Chinooks yesterday and today
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Article describing the causes for the decline in fish populations in Oregon due to pollution and addition of hatchery raised fish.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The red-breasted sapsucker
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Article discussing the red-breasted sapsucker, including diet and behavior.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The pelican pilot
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Article describing American white pelicans in Oregon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The friendly towhee or chewink
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Article describing towhees, including one that was briefly adopted by the Finley family.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Billy, a pet badger
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Account of the Finley family's pet badger.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955