Cock of the plains, its odd traits and habits
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Article describing the sage grouse, including differences to other species in the grouse family.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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Cock of the plains, its odd traits and habits
Article describing the sage grouse, including differences to other species in the grouse family.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The theory of protective coloration in animals
Natural camouflage of wildlife is described, including the fur of Arctic foxes and snowshoe rabbits.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing negative perceptions of hawks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The hummingbird, fairy of the flowers
Article describing hummingbirds, including habitat.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Conservation work of the Finleys
Article discussing William and Irene Finley's work to educate children with nature films and lectures. The inclusion of the Finleys' photographs and articles in California Monthly is also discussed.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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
A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The fur seals of the Pribilofs
The manuscript discusses fur seals as well as other coastal animal life, including auklets, shrews, and lemmings.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript that tells the tale of a male sapsucker from the point of view of a naturalist.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript discusses the desire to preserve species such as the Cooper's hawk.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
An additional draft of "Trial by jury."
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing a privately owned game refuge in Poe Valley.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing east coast birds that have traveled to the west coast, including vireos and the American redstart.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing the largest member in the deer family, the moose.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing birds who enjoyed meals left out for them during the winter.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Little white-foot and his world's record
Article describing a white-footed mouse.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing the excitement the authors feel when spotting the migration of birds, including Canadian geese.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
This article explores the various birds that can be found in the mountainous areas of Oregon.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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
The chickadee, captain of the garden palace
Article describing chickadees.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
The fragility of bird life is discussed in this work.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Why a shrike is called a butcher-bird
Article describing the characteristics of shrikes that are similar to birds of prey.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955