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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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
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
Sanctuaries for waterfowl
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A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
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
Friendly Oregon birds wintering in the south
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William L. Finley and Ed Averill describe the many Oregon birds that flew down to winter in warmer climates, including ducks and geese.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The topsy-turvy phalarope
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The focus of this work is the reversed role of male and female phalaropes in which females are larger and brightly colored.
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
Quawk quawk of marsh lands
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The article describes the black-crowned night heron, including appearance and habitat.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Eastern songsters moving west
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Article describing east coast birds that have traveled to the west coast, including vireos and the American redstart.
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
The wood duck, favorite subject of artists
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Article describing the lesser known wood duck, including how their nests are often built in the woods rather than near bodies of water.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
A New Year's lunch counter
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Article describing birds who enjoyed meals left out for them during the winter.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Jack, a pet crow
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Article describing the Finley family pet crow, Jack.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
When the condor sailed the Columbia
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The decline of the California condor is discussed in this article. Once a frequent flyer along the Columbia River in Oregon, the bird has became a stranger as numbers dwindled.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The fall of the year
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Article describing the excitement the authors feel when spotting the migration of birds, including Canadian geese.
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
Profits in scenery and wildlife
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Article illustrating how the capitalization of Oregon's natural resources can bring a quick profit, but need to be protected.
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
Fish live on the firing line
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Article calling for an official study to determine what is the true cause of the declining edible fish population. The authors believe that fishermen are overfishing.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955