The manuscript argues that the land that has been used for homesteads should be returned to the birds of the area. The land is not suitable for farming long term due to its often alkaline nature. The ill suited...

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...

Manuscript that describes a walk in an Italian city. The author sounds wistful, imagining that before the town was created it may have been a location for a bird colony.

Manuscript that examines and advocates for the enforcement of legislation in regards to birds, wild life, and their native habitats.

Manuscript in which the author relates how he views birds in his writing. He feels that birds have similar and at times superior human traits.

The document begins with a letter to Mr. James Horsburgh Jr. in which William L. Finley submitted a brief manuscript of "Bird-life about a pond."

Handwritten manuscript discussing birds along the Oregon coast.

Table of contents for "Birds every kid should know."

Manuscript containing similar pieces as "The hummingbird at home."

The handwritten manuscript features a rough draft of "Bird lives" as well as other manuscripts that most likely were broken up into different manuscripts later.