A young child (Theodore Bohlman?) looking at a bird nest.

Photos were used in the 1908 "American Birds" book by William Lovell Finley.

Brief manuscript that comments on how each bird species intrinsically knows how to construct their nests.

Article describing frigatebirds, including nests and appearance. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

Article describing how different bird species use their bills for food and building nests. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.

Manuscript describing the difficulty of life in the desert, especially for birds.

Bendire thrasher nest and eggs in a cholla cactus.

Pyrrhuloxia nest and three eggs in mesquite tree.

Close view of a black-necked stilt nest and eggs. Image note: negative overexposed.

Close view of a black-necked stilt nest and eggs. Image note: negative overexposed.