2002 2003 Walter D Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Middle Long Field HNHR 22 Nov. Among the various new groups this fall (!), several of which are down in this area, is "Middle Long Field", which is along the creek across from 1800, more or less. One of The valley oaks has several roost holes, and this morning I caught 2 birds (18,19) in one of them. This is not The whole group, unfortunately, but it's a start. They do have some acorns in this tree also, by the way. 2003 2 June 1200. Lindsay found a nest with old babies here, almost certainly "MLFI"; hole is now #5814, low in tree facing 1800. Banded the 4 kids. Try to ambush tonight, just in case I can get The NOBA 6? 17 June Apparently MLF2 snuck a nest on us. Bummer. Must find hole! 21 June 430. Ambushed The MLF1 hole, nabbing 83765, 43766, and 3 of The kids. Perhaps no NOBA 8" after all / anymore, unless Joey caught him (with a NOBA 4?) last night? (see "Long Field" notes.)