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1977 Walter D. Koenig
Melanerpes formicivorus
Keep Out
Hastings Reservation
21 May
1505. Nothing seen here.
24 May
1650. " "
27 May
1310. 8 La/LB #118 flushed from main granary.
31 May
1000. Nothing seen in passing.
5 June
1500. " "
17 June
1915. 1 bird flushed from in/near the nest area.
22 June
2015. 9 in the most recent nest hole.
30 June
2000. 8 flushed from nest hole (8 or Yel #109 - bands seen, this barely). No other activity in nest.
30 July
Both 8 118 (pretty sure) and 8 109 (less sure) seen by Pam at the Spring this morning.
5 August
1645. 8 La/LB #118 seen for sure drinking at the Arm Spring.
24 September
1045. 76 new acorns counted in the granary here. Both 8 118 and 8 109 seen for sure together in the vicinity.
14 November
1500. 8 or Yel #109 sitting in granary with a 2nd bird.
18 December
Counted stores: 185. Not very impressive.
31 December
1600. Saw 8 or Yel #109 sap sucking in the area. There are still a few stores here, but not enough to take a sample.