Observation of birds at a pond near Sunnyside
Manuscript in which the author describes his enthusiasm for bird watching and using that activity to educate oneself on aviary wildlife. The manuscript discusses a pond near Sunnyside and the birds he has observed. The author expresses concern over boys in the area disrupting the birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript for a Pacific Monthly article (March 1906) in which William Finley describes his observations of a family of yellowthroats. He discusses the thrill of the hunt when it comes to capturing images of birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discussing a family of chickadees. Topics include feeding of offspring and field observations. Published in The Condor on May 1, 1906.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which William L. Finley observes a family of grosbeaks.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which William L. Finley observes a bush-tit's nest and the family that occupies it. Provides field observations and colorful descriptions of the family of birds. Also included are Finley's handwritten notes.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The weaver of the west."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
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.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which William L. Finley points out the importance of knowing two flocks of birds of blue: bluebirds and blue jays. He lists his observations and assertions that knowing wild birds can improve any child's life.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author describes the brutal practice of plume hunting. Observations of grebes are also recorded.
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 describing the search for white herons. The author describes their pursuit as well as a conversation with a hunter.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the plight of the western grebe being hunted for their durable skin. The document describes the hunters' realization of the diminishing bird population.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the author's understanding of the plumage hunters' motivation. The author lays the blame of demand of plumage at the feet of plumage dealers, milliners, and the women who buy plumage.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the American Egret, including a physical description.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A lecture describing a trip to California to search for herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing observations of a family of phoebes.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author makes a case for restoring and protecting land for wildlife. Describes the unnecessary drainage and damage to habitats for local fauna which have gone unchecked.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Extensive manuscript describing a trip to the Oregon Coast to observe sea birds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The trail of the plume hunters
Manuscript that is compiled of various excerpts. The main focus of the manuscript is the devastation of bird populations due to plumage hunting for fashion and other interests.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discussing the hunting of Western grebes in the name of plumage.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author observes a wren family, including a description of physical appearance and behavior.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript reflecting on observations of a couple of grosbeaks. The manuscript features an excerpt from "A family of grosbeaks."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A shorter version of "The witches' garden."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing gull behavior, including diet and appearance.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The witches' garden." The manuscript differs from "Yellow throat" with handwritten edits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that includes a depiction of a mother pelican and her offspring.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author spins a whimsical recollection of hummingbirds near their home.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing owls that have nested in a local barn, including diet and pest control benefits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953