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
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
The flying squirrel
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Article describing a family of flying squirrels observed at an Izaak Walton League Oregon chapter luncheon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
What guides the wandering wings
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Article describing how different animals navigate without clear markers, including fur seals and auklets.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The lure of out-door Oregon
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The article promotes the virtues of the outdoors in Oregon, from salmon fishing in the Umpqua to the forests in the Willamette Valley.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Malheur Blitzen, super waterfowl reservation
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Article describing J. N. Darling's involvement in preserving the Malheur Lake area by purchasing the P Ranch and Blitzen watershed when he became the Chief of the Biological Survey in March 1934.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
How About killing coots?
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Article describing coots, including appearance and diet.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Cats - To be or not to be
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Article discussing the effects of domestic cats on bird populations. The article also briefly discusses mountain lions.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Oregon jays
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Article describing species of jays in Oregon, including the gray and Steller's jay.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Goofus, a desert turtle
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Article describing turtles and Stanley Jewett's pet tortoise.
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. An excerpt describing birdhouse building is included.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
A feathered dive-bomber
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Article describing a Cooper's hawk preying on birds on the Finley property.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
White and black crows
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Article discussing crows, with a focus on Clark's nutcrackers.
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
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