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2002
2003
2004
Walter D Keering
Melanerpes formicivorus
Hay-Blam
HWHR
30 May
1340-3671 zilch here, unless they're
resting in the Soto Springs hole.
2003
7 April
Lots of stores here.
26 April
1100. We got a nest, with babies, in a new hole low
in one of The trees over toward Soto Springs.
1105. Bird also flew out of the old high hole
over toward Dipsy. What's up here?
28 April
1430. Opened the new hole: 4 chunky kids ~10-11 do.
Band ~ 8 May. [Soto Springs, perhaps? (KLS)
1500. Meanwhile, the old high hole (tag 275) has
7 incubated eggs. What's going on here?!
8 May
1715. 2 babies (out of The 7 eggs!) ~4 to.
Band ~ 25 May. Weather is definitely being
a problem!
25 May
800. Banded The 2 kids. Acorns: Yes, lots
3 July
Still acorns; but no sign of a 2nd nest.
29 Sept.
Very few, if any, stores here.
2004
12 May
Hole #1307 (at Dipsy) cleared out of a
nearly-fledged starling nest.
Meanwhile, I'm pretty sure that Their (H-Bs)
traditional hole (The high one over on Oak Ridge)
has a starling in it as well. Yes! Definitely.
24 May
Checked Hole 1307 at Dipsy: empty, but in good shape