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1977 Walter D. Koenig
Melanerpes formicivorus
Lower Arnold 2 Nest Record
Hastings Reservation
28 April 1600 Bird first flushed from nest hole
29 April 1530 Bird flushed from hole; hole opened;
6 eggs, not measured.
30 April 1430. 7 eggs, measured:
① 27.5 × 19.7 ⑤ 22.9 × 16.0
② 28.0 × 20.1 ⑥ 22.7 × 17.3
④③ 27.3 × 20.2 ④ 22.2 × 16.4 dent in egg
③④ 27.5 × 19.9
1 May 1530. Still the same 7 eggs, warm.
6 May 1500. Still 7 eggs.
13 May 1145.
1500. Hatching has taken place.
Nest failing. See notes.
Eggs ②,⑤,⑥,⑦ infertile. Egg① with Sunu
m6nyo.