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. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article describing the invasive bird species, the English sparrow (also known as the European house sparrow). Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
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. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article discussing conservation efforts and endangered bird species, including the trumpeter swan, California condor, and bald eagle. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article describing east coast birds that have traveled to the west coast, including vireos and the American redstart. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Manuscript that champions the idea of additional sanctuaries for birds and animals. The document mentions what efforts President Theodore Roosevelt made before retiring from office. The document also highlights a number of refuges in the United States.
Article describing the causes for the decline in fish populations in Oregon due to pollution and addition of hatchery raised fish. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article describing the excitement the authors feel when spotting the migration of birds, including Canadian geese. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article describing Franklin (or spruce) grouse and how their failure to adapt to hunting has led to a decline in their populations. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article highlighting the possibility of extinction that many bird species face through hunting and increase in human expansion. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article describing the joys of bird watching throughout the year, including birds encountered on one of the author's treks. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article describing the lesser known wood duck, including how their nests are often built in the woods rather than near bodies of water. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article discussing the effects of domestic cats on bird populations. The article also briefly discusses mountain lions. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
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.
Manuscripts for article, "Our largest migratory bird", and a report on trumpeter swans by David D. Condon, Assistant Yellowstone Park Naturalist. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
The focus of this work is the reversed role of male and female phalaropes in which females are larger and brightly colored. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
This article focuses birds that are active during the summer. General descriptions of behavior and appearance are included. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article calling for an official study to determine what is the true cause of the declining edible fish population. The authors believe that fishermen are overfishing. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article describing the decline of sockeye salmon in the Fraser River in Washington and a treaty that was formed between Canada and America. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
William L. Finley and Ed Averill describe the many Oregon birds that flew down to winter in warmer climates, including ducks and geese. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
Article describing birds who enjoyed meals left out for them during the winter. An excerpt describing birdhouse building is included. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.