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1. California or valley quail
California or valley quail
Description
The subject of this manuscript is the Valley or California quail, which can be found in California, Oregon, and now Washington. The document lists the bird's call, how it defends itself against enemies, and its physical appearance. The document ends with a comparison of the bird to the mountain quail.
2. General - The California condor
General - The California condor
Description
Manuscript describing a condor that was found and brought home to be studied. The condor was later moved to the New York Zoological Park.
3. The passing of the California condor
The passing of the California condor
Description
Manuscript discussing how little is known about California condors. The document details physical characteristics and behavior as well as nesting habitats. Features excerpts from "Condor 1."
4. Condor 1
Condor 1
Description
Manuscript that details trips to locate and photograph a baby condor.
5. Sanctuaries for waterfowl
Sanctuaries for waterfowl
Description
A copy of the "Sanctuaries for waterfowl" manuscript.
6. Why birds nest in colonies
Why birds nest in colonies
Description
Manuscript describing bird colonies.
7. What is a ring-tailed cat?
What is a ring-tailed cat?
Description
Manuscript that delves into the perplexing animal that is ring-tailed cat or ringtail. A cousin of the raccoon, the animal can be found in the southwestern part of the Americas from Mexico to southern Oregon. The animal has a strange appearance and prefers to hunt mice and small game. The animal is an omnivore and emits a musky smell.
8. After heron
After heron
Description
Manuscript describing the author's understanding of the plumage hunters' motivation. The author lays the blame of demand of plumage at the feet of plumage dealers, milliners, and the women who buy plumage.
9. Golden eagle
Golden eagle
Description
Manuscript of a lecture that focuses on a trip to California to photograph eagles.
10. Preface for lecture
Preface for lecture
Description
A preface for a lecture on the author's motivation for bird photography, focusing on land birds of Oregon and California.
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