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Manuscript describing the same trip in "Malheur". The focus in this document is on the quest for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the same trip in "Malheur". The focus in this document is on the quest for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
W. L. Finley Photographing Heron
William L. Finley in a tree photographing great blue heron nests. A young heron is perched on a branch nearby. Image note: rear lens.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
William L. Finley in a tree photographing a great blue heron nest. A young bird is perched on a branch nearby.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
William L. Finley in the top of a sycamore tree photographing heron nests.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Two Dead Black-Crowned Night Heron Chicks
Two dead young black-crowned night herons hanging in a tree. Image note: Reflex camera, Goertz lens.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing the pursuit of photographing white herons. The author describes concerns regarding the decreased population due to plume hunting. Also included is a page about bluebirds.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Adult great blue heron near nest. "The Peaceful Threshold." Copyright 1905
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Adult great blue heron perched on a branch near nest below. Image note: negative broken and repaired, best, copyright 1905.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The artistic heron of our shorelines
Article describing blue herons in Oregon, including appearance and habitat.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript describing the American Egret, including a physical description.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript reporting on a search for white herons at Malheur Lake, a popular hunting ground for the bird.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Similar content of this manuscript is featured in "Malheur trip" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
The article describes the black-crowned night heron, including appearance and habitat.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Manuscript of a lecture that cover topics, including searching for white herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript with detailed descriptions of bird species the author observed in Harney County.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Life blood of birds for fashion
Manuscript describing the wreckage plume hunting has caused to some bird populations. Author points out that six indictments against two plume hunters had been filed. The defendants fled to California.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript that appears to be an initial edit of a lecture. The manuscript describes the author's efforts in collecting data, combining the results and findings of three exploratory trips.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Lecture that focuses on the trip mentioned in both "Malheur" and "White heron search."
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Large leaning sycamore tree with great blue heron nests.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing the search for white herons. The author describes their pursuit as well as a conversation with a hunter.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing lake trips. Document goes on to describe physical characteristics such as length and plant life, as well as detailing the search for white herons. The author is disappointed to learn that the area was one of the most popular plumage hunting sites.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript describing exploring a nearby village of herons.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript discussing ibises and herons, including physical appearance and habitat.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing the brutal industry of plume hunting. Author describes the consequences of hunting, including the extinction of bird species.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Manuscript detailing observations of birds, searching for white herons, and lecturing on bird life.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A group of herons standing in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
A group of herons standing in the tules.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953
Herons in the water. Image note indicates that it was taken between Aransas Pass and Port Lavaca.
Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953