2002 2003 2004 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus School Hill HNNHR 22 May 1350. Called and got noone, but then when I started to climb a bird poked his head out of last year's hole (tag 276): 3 eggs, fresh (I rant); presumably still laying. Measurements: ① 24.8 x 20.3 ② 23.8 x 19.2 ③ 17.9 x 14.8 (calipers checked), Should check in a few days for final clutch size. 28 August No stores left up here. 2003 18 April Bird in traditional hole (#276). 1800. Opened hole: empty. 26 April 1515. Noone anywhere, but checked hole #276 anyway: still empty. 17 May 1330. Acorns and birds here; still no sign of a nest. Hole #276 still empty. 30 Sept Stored acorns here. 2004 14 May Not much in the way of stores here. Checked the traditional hole (tag 276): empty, but in good shape. I take it back: There are some stores here! Not a lot, but definitely some. 13 June Still are a few stores here. 26 Aug No stores left, or so few as to hardly count.