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1977 Walter D. Koenig
Melanerpes formicivorus
Arnold 3 Nest Record
Hastings Reservation
1 June 2000
Birds first seen in hole.
7 June 1100
Bird in hole, opened: 4 eggs, fresh
(1) 26.1 x 19.9
(2) 28.1 x 19.5
(3) 27.1 x 20.3
(4) 28.1 x 20.2
12 June 1800
Still 4 eggs; all opaque
17 June 1800
Nest failed; eggshells present in hole,
no sign of young themselves.