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.
A manuscript that advocates the practice of bird banding in order to learn about their migration patterns and behaviors. The author gives several examples of birds who have been banded. Some of the birds mentioned include a vireo, a woodpecker, and a California quail.
This document appears to be an outline for a future manuscript. The outline offers a brief overview about live trapping of beavers. Some topics included are types of live traps and relocating beavers in order to restore ecological balance.
Manuscript that details the practice of fishing of two species: trout and salmon. There is a heavier focus on the salmon as it goes into the spawning process. The overall tone of the document is about the nature of the pursuit of fish. The author ends the document pondering if there is a difference between actually catching the fish and catching a glimpse.
Manuscript describing a young robin who ventured out of the nest. Upon the realization that life was not as easy as his parents made it seem, the bird called out to the parents. The mother responded and attended to his needs but he would not return with her to the nest. The father attempted but gave up. Eventually the bird had to learn for himself because the mother would be occupied with a new brood.
Manuscript that describes a walk in an Italian city. The author sounds wistful, imagining that before the town was created it may have been a location for a bird colony.
Manuscript that describes Mr. and Mrs. Finley's journey to some of the Alaskan islands, including the adoption of two cubs, Cuffy and Tuffy, and capturing whaling on film.
This manuscript appears to be an introduction for William L. Finley's lecture series on the Church-Finley expedition for the American Nature Association.
A brief manuscript in which William L. Finley speaks about the satisfaction of his life. An angler friend of his claimed that Finley's life was just a prolonged vacation. Finley says that he just surrounds himself with the things he loves most, his wife, his children, and nature.
This manuscript appears to be an introduction for a lecture by William L. Finley. The document vaguely outlines the adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Finley in the last three years, including trips from the Gulf Coast to the Rocky Mountains.
Concise manuscript detailing the impatience of nestlings who are desperate to experience the world outside of the nest. The author observes the initial adventure out into the world with a camera box.