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1. Waterfowl protection and other manuscripts
Waterfowl protection and other manuscripts
Description
Manuscript that is composed of various manuscripts, with a focus on closing the waterfowl hunting season. The manuscripts concerning the waterfowl include creating legislation to close or limit the hunting season, the practice of baiting, and protecting waterfowl populations. A manuscript discussing russet-backed thrushes is included.
2. Manuscripts
Manuscripts
Description
Manuscripts discussing the Braly Museum of Natural History in Depoe Bay, a proposed Portland natural history museum, and birds in Arizona. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
3. Varied thrush or Alaska robin
Varied thrush or Alaska robin
Description
Document that contains two manuscripts. The first is on the subject of the Varied Thrush (also known as the Alaska or Oregon Robin). John Burroughs wrote a poem about the peculiar bird after his first sighting in Alaska. The second manuscript focuses on the black woodpecker. Captain Lewis of Lewis and Clark fame, authored the first known record of the bird. At Lewis's request, Alexander Wilson created a colored drawing of the bird.
4. Holiday feast for the birds
Holiday feast for the birds
Description
A brief manuscript that depicts the benefits of a wine grape frost hazard.
5. Articles discussing robin behavior and William Finley's lecture tour
Articles discussing robin behavior and William Finley's lecture tour
6. Robins kick older children out
Robins kick older children out
Description
Manuscript describing a pair of robins whose older offspring attempted to bait their parents into feeding them, despite being old enough to feed themselves.
7. The friendly robin
The friendly robin
Description
The manuscript begins by explaining that the robin is the most recognized and familiar of North American birds. The document explains the preferred habitat and diet of the bird. Then it continues with an examination of robins on the author's property.
8. Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
Articles authored by William Finley and Ed F. Averill discussing Oregon wildlife
9. Birds of the mountains
Birds of the mountains
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This article explores the various birds that can be found in the mountainous areas of Oregon. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
10. Bluebirds are the harbingers of happiness
Bluebirds are the harbingers of happiness
Description
Article describing three types of bluebirds, including observations of a bluebird pair on the Finley property. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
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