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- 1910 - 1942
Manuscript that gives a colorful depiction of a thunderstorm that affected the author and crew.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that gives a colorful depiction of a thunderstorm that affected the author and crew.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The storehouse of the red squirrel
In this manuscript we see the return of Piney the squirrel and the author observes that Piney and his fellow squirrels differ from other squirrels. They are different because unlike the other species of squirrels, they are vigilant in up keeping their supply of food. Piney took over a bird house near the author's property and it was discovered that Piney had collected one hundred and forty-six nuts. The author wonders if this store of food will be utilized and emptied by the time the birds arrive to occupy the bird house.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The manuscript discusses the decline of using hawks in hunting and how hunters blame birds of prey for decreasing bird populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The smart gull or Friend of the farmer
Article describing observations of gulls in California and Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript narrating the author's involvement with a family of owls living near the property.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The romance of swans sometimes goes haywire
Manuscript chronicling the failure of introducing two male swans to two female swans who had been companions for a few years. The author points out that partners should be introduced in the first two years of life as swans mate for life. After such a long period of association, the two birds became dependent upon each other for all types of companionship long before the males were introduced.
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
The pitcher plant traps and eats insects
A group of people, two who were residents of Gold Beach, went in search of deer. The group included Edgar Averill, John Yeon, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, along with the author. While the group did not find any deer in that outing, they did find a carnivorous plant and took a specimen home. The author goes on to describes how the plant gets nourishment and how it received its scientific name.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The pitcher plant traps and eats insects
An additional draft of "The pitcher plant traps and eats insects."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The passing of the California condor
Manuscript discussing how little is known about California condors. The document details physical characteristics and behavior as well as nesting habitats. Features excerpts from "Condor 1."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The orchestra of tree crickets performs every evening
An additional draft of "Every fall evening one may attend the orchestra of the tree crickets."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The opossum, new settler coming to Oregon
The author in this manuscript describes an incoming resident to the Oregon landscape, the opossum. In this document the diet of the animal, its ecological preferences, and where it can be typically found are among the topics discussed. According to this text, the animal is one of the oldest living mammals and the oldest of the group in America.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article authored by William Finley discussing murres.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The mountain beaver is not a beaver
Manuscript explaining that the rodent known as the mountain beaver, in fact is not a beaver, nor is it related to any animal. It is animal that is found only along the west coast of the United States. The document gives the physical description of the animal and where one might be spotted in Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Article describing a Lutescent warbler filmed by William Finley.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The joke was on the kingfisher
Manuscript about how Jack Horn of the United States Forestry Service protected his goldfish from a Kingfisher. Horn's first batch of fish had been hunted successfully by the bird. Horn learned his lesson and thwarted the bird's future attempts by adding wire netting.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that marvels at how birds adapt and seem to remember their environment. Author remarks on the difference in behavior of birds when they perceive danger.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The inquisitive cub on the 1936 Finley calendar
A short manuscript describing how mild and complacent black bears are and how their offspring are fairly immature initially.
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 detailing the making of a home by a pair of hummingbirds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The habits and history of the beaver
An additional draft of "Habits and history of the beaver."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that describes a conversation between the author and a young man who is a member of the Audubon Society. The author and man observe how many people do not take the time to feed the birds. The author later reflects that people such as naturalists and Audubon members do not need endless amounts of free time, they are just as busy and productive as other members of society. It is that they desire to enjoy their lives and take pleasure in taking time to experience life.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The gull as a check upon insect pests
Manuscript that describes the benefits of gulls appetite, namely in controlling cricket populations.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
This manuscript describes interactions between humans and grizzly bears.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing a skunk and insisting that they receive undue negativity. The author insists the animals are friendly and are not looking for trouble. The author also comments on the two types of skunks most commonly found in Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The manuscript begins by explaining that the robin is the most recognized and familiar of North American birds. The document explains the preferred habitat and diet of the bird. Then it continues with an examination of robins on the author's property.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The fishing habits of the brown pelican
Brief article on the California brown pelican, with a comparison to the American white pelican in Oregon.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing the vanishing of the passenger pigeon in America. The author infers that the factor that led to their decline is that they nested in large colonies, making them easy prey for hunters looking to sell them. The document emphasizes that the loss of this bird echoes the need for improvement when it comes to wildlife conservation.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953