Phoebe Katherine Finley posing with a bluebird perched on the palm of her hand. Image note: used as an illustration in the 1915 book, Little Bird Blue.

William Finley Jr. posing with a bluebird perched on his shoulder. Image note: used as an illustration in the 1915 book, Little Bird Blue.

William Finley Jr. posing with a bluebird perched on his hand. Image note: used as an illustration in the 1915 book, Little Bird Blue.

William Finley Jr. posing with a bluebird perched on the palm of his hand. Image note: used as an illustration in the 1915 book, Little Bird Blue.

William Finley Jr. posing with a bluebird perched on his shoulder. Image note: used as an illustration in the 1915 book, Little Bird Blue.

A female western bluebird and young on porch. The older bird drawing back after feeding the young. Taken at 46 N. 9th st.

A female western bluebird at its hole in the tank house with maggots for young. 46 North 9th st.

A female western bluebird at the edge of its nest in a box with two young showing. Taken at 3rd and Jefferson Sts. Image note: reflected light.

A female western bluebird at its hole in the tank house with food for young. 46 North 9th st.

A female western bluebird at its hole in the tank house. 46 North 9th st. Image note: negative broken and repaired.