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William L. Finley Papers, 1899-1946 Wood warblers With digital objects
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Hunting warblers with field glasses and camera

Short manuscript focusing on photographing a sometimes elusive subject, the warbler. The author describes the experience of photographing a pair of the birds. It was learned not to trust the mother as she faked an injury in order to distract attention from her nest.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

A study of birds

Manuscript describing several types of birds. The author comments on home life, habitat, and physical characteristics.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

Warbler ways

Manuscript in which the author examines a family of black-throated gray warblers.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

The witches' garden

An additional draft of "The witches' garden." The manuscript differs from "Yellow throat" with handwritten edits.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953

The witches' garden

Manuscript for a Pacific Monthly article (March 1906) in which William Finley describes his observations of a family of yellowthroats. He discusses the thrill of the hunt when it comes to capturing images of birds.

Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953