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
Who can solve the riddle of the coati?
Article describing coatis.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing the Finley family pet crow, Jack.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
When the condor sailed the Columbia
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
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 hummingbird, fairy of the flowers
Article describing hummingbirds, including habitat.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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
Article describing how different animals navigate without clear markers, including fur seals and auklets.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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
Hunting that is permitted in open or closed season
Article describing the joys of bird watching throughout the year, including birds encountered on one of the author's treks.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
A fish without a country: How the Pacific coast salmon has been following the trail of the dodo
Article describing the decline of sockeye salmon in the Fraser River and a treaty that was formed between Canada and America.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Malheur Blitzen, super waterfowl reservation
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
Article describing coots, including appearance and diet.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing the effects of domestic cats on bird populations. The article also briefly discusses mountain lions.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing species of jays in Oregon, including the gray and Steller's jay.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article describing turtles and Stanley Jewett's pet tortoise.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
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
Article describing a Cooper's hawk preying on birds on the Finley property.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing crows, with a focus on Clark's nutcrackers.
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Correspondence promoting William Finley lecture
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 discussing kingfishers and Portland Chamber of Commerce meeting
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Articles discussing trip to Paulina Lake and pine martens
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing conservation efforts in Oregon
Averill, Edgar F., 1881-1955
Article discussing bighorn sheep population near Hart Mountain
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