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41. Barn owl, night watchman around the farm
Barn owl, night watchman around the farm
Description
Manuscript describing a family of barn owls.
42. 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.
43. Bush-tit
Bush-tit
Description
A rough draft of "Bush-tit." The last page appears to belong to another manuscript.
44. Towhee, the shy garden songster
Towhee, the shy garden songster
Description
Manuscript that contains excerpts from "The towhees, window friends." The document describes several of the different species of towhees, including their diet, physical appearance, and where they can be found.
45. Don Q falls in love
Don Q falls in love
Description
Manuscript describing the exploits of the California quail known as Don Q.
46. "The story of Don Q"
"The story of Don Q"
Description
Nature magazine article discussing Don Q., William Finley's pet California quail.
47. 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.
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. California condor
California condor
Description
Manuscript describing photographing a family of condors.
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