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You searched for: Start Over Creator Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Remove constraint Creator: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Institution Oregon State University Remove constraint Institution: Oregon State University Topic Thrushes Remove constraint Topic: Thrushes

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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. Do birds act like people?
Do birds act like people?
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Article discussing changes in bird populations due to human development and expansion, including observations of birds on the Finley property. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
3. A pair of cousins
A pair of cousins
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Manuscript comparing robins and thrushes.
4. The thrush family
The thrush family
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Manuscript that lists a few of the different species of thrushes and robins in this family. Author notes that the robin is two inches longer than the thrush. Descriptions of the birds include scientific names, physical characteristics, and locations.
5. Varied thrush or Alaska robin
Varied thrush or Alaska robin
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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.
6. Houses for songsters
Houses for songsters
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Manuscript describing bluebirds.
7. Two studies in blue
Two studies in blue
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Manuscript in which William L. Finley points out the importance of knowing two flocks of birds of blue: bluebirds and blue jays. He lists his observations and assertions that knowing wild birds can improve any child's life.
8. Holiday feast for the birds
Holiday feast for the birds
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A brief manuscript that depicts the benefits of a wine grape frost hazard.
9. Story of the robin
Story of the robin
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Manuscript describing the disappearance of robin eggs by a small group of chipmunk bandits.
10. Robins kick older children out
Robins kick older children out
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Manuscript describing a pair of robins whose older offspring attempted to bait their parents into feeding them, despite being old enough to feed themselves.
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