Who can solve the riddle of the coati?
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Article describing coatis.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Who can solve the riddle of the coati?
Article describing coatis.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript describing the same trip in "Malheur". The focus in this document is on the quest for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article discussing crows, with a focus on Clark's nutcrackers.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
When the skylark sang in Portland
Article describing Ladd's Addition before it was developed and how the skylark was introduced to Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
When the condor sailed the Columbia
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
Article describing nighthawks, including behavior and diet.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing mountain beavers in the Pacific Northwest.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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
What guides the wandering wings
Article describing how different animals navigate without clear markers, including fur seals and auklets.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
"Whales, ospreys, and elk teeth"
Newspaper clipping discussing various obstacles faced by the Oregon Game Commission, including the killing of ospreys at Mirror Pond. The article also focuses on the stocking of trout in the Calapooia River.
The Times (Brownsville, Or.)
"We're waiting to see you on the Nature Magazine personally conducted tour of Glacier National Park"
Advertisement for Nature Magazine tour of Glacier National Park.
Nature Magazine
Wedge of geese buffeted by storm
Manuscript describing a group of geese attempting to fly against a storm.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Finley, Irene
Wealth may come from primitive areas in Oregon
Manuscript that examines the uptick of interest and financial gain in Oregon's outdoors. A particular interest in the Rogue River Valley is explored. The author comments on the amount of funds for paving roads in order to allow people to access the wilderness easily. The document also points out that there are many ways to destroy natural areas, but few are considering how to preserve them.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that appears to be an early edit of "The chickadee."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional draft of "The chickadee."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
"Waterfowl survey - Washington and Oregon, west of the Cascades"
Report discussing the effects of carp, agriculture, and hunting on waterfowl populations in Washington and western Oregon. The report also describes species of waterfowl and their diet.
Scheffer, Theodore H.
Waterfowl protection and other manuscripts
Manuscript that is composed of various manuscripts, with a focus on closing the waterfowl hunting season. The manuscripts concerning the waterfowl include creating legislation to close or limit the hunting season, the practice of baiting, and protecting waterfowl populations. A manuscript discussing russet-backed thrushes is included.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Water ouzel or American dipper
Manuscript depicting a pair of water ouzels. Jack Horn from the United States Forest Service watched as one bird threw nest materials into the water, similar to how loggers toss in logs, making the transportation of materials easier. The author of the document goes on to say few people are familiar with the song of the ouzel. The author also gives the reader details about the bird's appearance and that another pair could be spotted at Multnomah Falls.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript in which the author describes an exploration of birds in and among lakes and islands, among other areas.
Finley, Irene
Water - A primary natural resource
Manuscript by Kenneth Reid, Executive Secretary of the Izaak Walton League of America. The document is in two parts. The first section gives evidence to man's negative influence on water. Reid advocates that these resources would be better served by returning them to their natural purpose in order to prevent further disaster. The second part of the document focuses on how irrigation also negatively affects natural water resources. Reid believes that many of the problems of irrigation may be solved by consideration for the water rights of others. Another concern Reid shares is the inadequate work of the federal agencies in regards to irrigation.
Reid, Kenneth A.
Water - A primary natural resource
Manuscript from Kenneth Reid as he addresses a banquet.
Reid, Kenneth A.
Manuscript in which the author examines a family of black-throated gray warblers.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
This manuscript is a draft of "Warbler ways."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
An additional rough draft of "Warbler ways."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing a wren family. It is the same family from "Rearing a wren family" and contains excerpts from the manuscript.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Varieties of deer in the Oregon forests
Manuscript comparing and contrasting the different types of deer in Oregon. The white-tailed deer became so scarce in number it was illegal to hunt.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Document that contains two manuscripts. The first is on the subject of the Varied Thrush (also known as the Alaska or Oregon Robin). John Burroughs wrote a poem about the peculiar bird after his first sighting in Alaska. The second manuscript focuses on the black woodpecker. Captain Lewis of Lewis and Clark fame, authored the first known record of the bird. At Lewis's request, Alexander Wilson created a colored drawing of the bird.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953