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81. Bird families
Bird families
Description
Manuscript describing bird families and different subsets in those families. Descriptions include physical traits as well as scientific names.
82. The white-crowned sparrow
The white-crowned sparrow
Description
Manuscript where one species of sparrow is featured. The document begins with explaining that only an expert can distinguish the three varieties of this sparrow.
83. Barn owl, night watchman around the farm
Barn owl, night watchman around the farm
Description
Manuscript describing a family of barn owls.
84. 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.
85. Bush-tit
Bush-tit
Description
A rough draft of "Bush-tit." The last page appears to belong to another manuscript.
86. Pintail duck
Pintail duck
Description
Manuscript focusing on the American pintail, stating that it is the most common of ducks. Document comments on molting of the male duck after breeding season. Author speculates that this occurs in order to better protect the offspring.
87. Squaw or bear grass
Squaw or bear grass
Description
Short manuscript that goes into detail about bear grass, specifically the different names it is known by as well as its uses.
88. Late nesting of bobwhite quail
Late nesting of bobwhite quail
Description
Manuscript that relays the discovery of a bobwhite quail's nest in January, which is fairly late in the nesting season. The remaining content describes the value of the bird on farms.
89. California condor
California condor
Description
Manuscript describing photographing a family of condors.
90. 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.
91. Barn owl
Barn owl
Description
Manuscript that includes excerpts of "The bird of night".
92. Photographing a flicker family
Photographing a flicker family
Description
In this draft of "Photographing flickers", High-Hole and his family are featured. The author describes their interactions with their offspring.
93. Bush-tit
Bush-tit
Description
This manuscript accounts the likability of the bush-tit, pointing out that a scientific description of the bird does not mean that one truly has discovered all there is to know about it.
94. Sagebrush country
Sagebrush country
Description
Manuscript describing a trip. Highlights include the convenience of a machine that provides fuel, shelter, and the ability to cook. Observations of wildlife and the environment are also included.
95. Correspondence, November 1910
Correspondence, November 1910
Description
Correspondence discussing the demonstration train exhibit in California and position of Oregon State Game Warden. Additional topics include William Finley’s efforts to secure funding for the National Association of Audubon Societies and inclusion of Finley’s photographs in William Leon Dawson’s book, Birds of California.
96. Correspondence, April 1911
Correspondence, April 1911
Description
Correspondence discussing the removal of Grover N. Jameson as Deputy Game Warden for Oregon and vacant wardenships for the Cold Springs and Malheur Lake Reservations in Oregon and Clear Lake Reservation in California.
97. Correspondence, March 1911
Correspondence, March 1911
Description
Correspondence discussing William Finley’s appointment on the State Board of Fish and Game Commissioners and concerns about trappers shooting in a reserve near Burns, Oregon.
98. Follow the trails
Follow the trails
Description
An additional draft of "Follow the trails."
99. Malheur trip
Malheur trip
Description
Manuscript describing Malheur Lake. The author describes the uncomfortable conditions of this trip as well as detailing the dismal quality of the lake's water for drinking.
100. Malheur Blitzen, super waterfowl reservation
Malheur Blitzen, super waterfowl reservation
Description
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.
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