Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of several newly hatched birds in straw nest in the side of the cliff. Black birds one with mouth opened in center. Paper attatched to the back, “ This Nestful, quite full in fact, of young ravens was photographed on the island. Ravens are year round residents here. Photo courtesy Acadia National Park.
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Eight negatives of goose model, likely carved by Wendell Gilley for Zantzinger family of Southwest Harbor. Date on original envelope: Sept. 11, 1963
Description: Indicate the habitats of all the birds that breed on or near MDI during the past fifty years. Ian Fleming named his James Bond after the well known ornithologist who summered in Pretty Marsh. (description added by AC 2011)
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of many pintail ducks floating in the water , Male and female ducks. Paper on back, “ FWS 1442- Ducks (Pintail) Locality: Roach’s Run Bird Sanctuary, Roach’s Run Va. Legend: Concentration of pintails.Credit Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of a graphic drawn by Bob Hines showing migration of birds. Drawing by Robert Hines (Atlantic Flyway) . April 1962, FrontiersCredit Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Description: 8 X 10 black and white photograph of snow geese. One goose in foreground facing to the left of the photo. Two extreemly out of focus geese in background facing right. Paper on back, “ FWS 3714- GOOSE(Lesser Snow) Locality: Aransas National Wildlife refuge, Texas, Legend: Lesser Snow Goose, April 1962, Fronteirs.” Credit Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Description: Donation box and sign at the Parakeet Sanctuary which reads, “This Parakeet Sanctuary is in memory of Tony Shank Nov. 25, 1959 who devoted his time and energy for the development of ‘Parakeet City’ Donations for bird sees appreciated.”
Description: Cocker Spaniel puppy sitting with two front paws propping up body on white ottoman. Dog is facing camera, and is slightly out of focus. Books behind dog on book shelf to the left. Titles, ‘Songs of the Red Army.’ etc. Cabinet door with knob handle to the right of dog. Pet of LaRue Spiker.
Description: Article deals with the study of Mt. Desert Island forest by ecologist, Dr. Ronald Davis. Tree, bird and mammal species found in these forests are discussed. Previously archived as 012.FIC.029.5
Photo Courtesy Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commision.
Collection:
LaRue Spiker Collection
Date:
1960s
Place:
Florida
Description: Pelican in upper center of photograph with two birds in fight on either side of Pelican. Bare tree trunks and branches along bottom half of photo with other birds perched among branches. Sky with some clouds in background. Paper attached to back, “Mike thought the pelican was an odd bird. It also looked sad. (Photo courtesy Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission.)”