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• 1. [Image] Spiders migrate in parachutes

  	Brief manuscript that details the observation of some gray spiders creating parachutes with their webbing. Author comments on how this might be the way these spiders migrate.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Spiders migrate in parachutes Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Brief manuscript that details the observation of some gray spiders creating parachutes with their webbing. Author comments on how this might be the way these spiders migrate. Title: Spiders migrate in parachutes Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Brief manuscript that details the observation of some gray spiders creating parachutes with their webbing. Author comments on how this might be the way these spiders migrate. Close

• 2. [Image] Canada goose or honker

  	Manuscript that comments on the migration of Canadian geese. Author states that spotting geese is the most notable sign that autumn is approaching.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Canada goose or honker Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that comments on the migration of Canadian geese. Author states that spotting geese is the most notable sign that autumn is approaching. Title: Canada goose or honker Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that comments on the migration of Canadian geese. Author states that spotting geese is the most notable sign that autumn is approaching. Close

• 3. [Image] Banding ducks on Malheur Lake

  	This manuscript discusses the importance of tracking migration of ducks by placing an aluminum band. Phillip A. DuMont ran the trapping and banding station at the Malheur Lake Reservation.
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Banding ducks on Malheur Lake Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 This manuscript discusses the importance of tracking migration of ducks by placing an aluminum band. Phillip A. DuMont ran the trapping and banding station at the Malheur Lake Reservation. Title: Banding ducks on Malheur Lake Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 This manuscript discusses the importance of tracking migration of ducks by placing an aluminum band. Phillip A. DuMont ran the trapping and banding station at the Malheur Lake Reservation. Close

• 4. [Image] Banding waterfowl

  	Manuscript that reveals the previously held belief that all birds migrate south. Through tracking the banded birds, it was discovered that birds seek the areas where food is abundant, regardless of direction. ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Banding waterfowl Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that reveals the previously held belief that all birds migrate south. Through tracking the banded birds, it was discovered that birds seek the areas where food is abundant, regardless of direction. The document describes the discovery that the drop in the bird population was due to the destruction of their breeding grounds. Title: Banding waterfowl Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript that reveals the previously held belief that all birds migrate south. Through tracking the banded birds, it was discovered that birds seek the areas where food is abundant, regardless of direction. The document describes the discovery that the drop in the bird population was due to the destruction of their breeding grounds. Close

• 5. [Image] Banding birds

  	A manuscript that advocates the practice of bird banding in order to learn about their migration patterns and behaviors. The author gives several examples of birds who have been banded. Some of the birds ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Banding birds Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1924 A manuscript that advocates the practice of bird banding in order to learn about their migration patterns and behaviors. The author gives several examples of birds who have been banded. Some of the birds mentioned include a vireo, a woodpecker, and a California quail. Title: Banding birds Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1924 A manuscript that advocates the practice of bird banding in order to learn about their migration patterns and behaviors. The author gives several examples of birds who have been banded. Some of the birds mentioned include a vireo, a woodpecker, and a California quail. Close

• 6. [Image] Song-bird population

  	This manuscript begins with how to attract songbirds to one's home, including the removal of predators, flora to interact with, and a water source. The author comments that there has been a noticed absence ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Song-bird population Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 This manuscript begins with how to attract songbirds to one's home, including the removal of predators, flora to interact with, and a water source. The author comments that there has been a noticed absence of some of the typical visitors to their property. Essentially, there has been a decline in population in some of the songbird species, such as wrens. Speculation for the source of this decline includes either disease or mishap during migration. Title: Song-bird population Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 This manuscript begins with how to attract songbirds to one's home, including the removal of predators, flora to interact with, and a water source. The author comments that there has been a noticed absence of some of the typical visitors to their property. Essentially, there has been a decline in population in some of the songbird species, such as wrens. Speculation for the source of this decline includes either disease or mishap during migration. Close

• 7. [Image] Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations

  	Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge ...
  	Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge Ford, the second in Illinois with Judge Major. Both upheld the regulations. Title: Federal courts uphold migratory bird regulations Author: Finley, William L. (William Lovell), 1876-1953 Year: 1930 Manuscript recalling when hunters and sportsmen attempted to prove that migratory regulations signed by President Roosevelt were unconstitutional. Two cases are mentioned, one from Kentucky involving Judge Ford, the second in Illinois with Judge Major. Both upheld the regulations. Close