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This manuscript describes the author's interaction with a pine squirrel. The squirrel is compared to the other types of squirrels that are present in that area.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Hunting warblers with field glasses and camera
Short manuscript focusing on photographing a sometimes elusive subject, the warbler. The author describes the experience of photographing a pair of the birds. It was learned not to trust the mother as she faked an injury in order to distract attention from her nest.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Hawks that check the rodent pests
Manuscript arguing that red-tailed hawks are beneficial to the environment, not detrimental as sportsmen and farmers would have the public believe. Farmers assume that the hawk is after livestock. Sportsmen blame the hawk for the decrease of other bird and game populations. The author contends that these birds help aid the natural balance of their ecosystem. They help weed out rodents that destroy crops.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The red, pine or douglas squirrel
Manuscript about a pine squirrel.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the difficulty of life in the desert, especially for birds.
Finley, Irene
Roadrunners of the Arizona desert
Manuscript recounting a roadtrip where Irene Finley and her daughter, Phoebe Katherine, spotted a roadrunner.
Finley, Irene
Barn owl, night watchman around the farm
Manuscript describing a family of barn owls.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that delves into the perplexing animal that is ring-tailed cat or ringtail. A cousin of the raccoon, the animal can be found in the southwestern part of the Americas from Mexico to southern Oregon. The animal has a strange appearance and prefers to hunt mice and small game. The animal is an omnivore and emits a musky smell.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The fur seals of the Pribilofs
The manuscript discusses fur seals as well as other coastal animal life, including auklets, shrews, and lemmings.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript describing the disappearance of robin eggs by a small group of chipmunk bandits.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the addition of a long-tailed chat to the author's local forest.
Finley, Irene
An additional copy of "Foxy, the pet deer" where the animal appears to be tame and accepting of human interaction.
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
Information and articles on wildlife
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
Report on birds seen at Netarts Bay, Oregon, January 26-February 12, 1915
Report by Stanley Jewett listing bird species observed at Netarts Bay, Oregon from January 26-February 12, 1915.
Jewett, Stanley G. (Stanley Gordon), 1885-
Lower Klamath Lake, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges, 1917-1935
Correspondence, reports, and articles discussing the impact of agriculture and reclamation projects on the Lower Klamath, Tule Lake, and Clear Lake Refuges. Topics of focus include the impacts of grazing on bird refuges, construction of dikes and dams on the Klamath and Link Rivers, and possible reflooding of portions of the Lower Klamath Lake.
Finley, Irene
Documents discussing homesteading on Steens Mountain and bird refuges in Oregon and California
Documents focusing on Lower Klamath Lake, including drainage and proposed reflooding. Other topics include homesteading on Steens Mountain and effects of agriculture on the Clear and Tule Lake Refuges.
Worcester, H. M.
Finley, Phoebe Katherine
Programs, articles, and advertisements discussing "Wild animal outposts" lecture
Progressive Business Men's Club
Story describing a badger mascot at a football game.
Finley, William L., Jr.
Articles authored by Phoebe Finley: 1. "The chipmunks of Mt. Rainier"; 2. "Baxter's borrowed pup"; 3. "Gray-tail"; 4. "Pete's encounter with a porcupine"
Finley, Phoebe Katherine
Story about an ornery horse at Poole's Ranch.
Finley, Phoebe Katherine
Field notes from the Finleys' trip to the Pribilof Islands and Irene Finley's article, "The Pribilof Islands."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the exploits of the California quail known as Don Q.
Finley, Irene
Leave the bears alone, for your safety and theirs
Manuscript containing excerpts from "Do not feed the bears."
Finley, Irene
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
This manuscript describes the path of the salmon during the spawning season.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Dinty, 2nd, one of the fretful race of rodents
Some of this manuscript can be found in "Porcupine pets." This document further discusses the second Dinty and how he makes an excellent pet.
Finley, Irene