2000 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus MacRoberts HNHR 13 Jan. After seeing a bird in a hole up here, we ambushed and got 62973 from Stromberg & 83032 from 1500. There are stores here (a new tree - I didn't know this was a granary before) and a 3rd bird, who is probably another Stromberg male, This is one of 3 new groups this winter! 25 May Bird next to a new hole down the hill a bit from the granary. Cut the top off: empty but not bad. Could be used, at least if they don't mind the new rock-top I gave it. 12 June 1300. Two birds here, but I'm not sure either belong here; it's possible that one was a kid from Knoll or maybe even Blompond along with an adult f. 29 August Teresa reports young fledglings here - apparently we missed a late nest. Bummer. 19 October Having finally found the hole, I ambushed tonight and got 83032 + 3 NOBA juvs, all of whom were molted or almost done molting. So the missed nest probably fledged in late spring. 15 December D700. With 2 more (!) NOBAs here, I ambushed the same hole, nabbing 62999 and a 8 NOBA, another juv just finishing his crown molt, now 83327. 1 more to go!