2002 2003 Waltin D Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Blampond HNHR 2 May 1700. Bird in hole (tag 280): 6 fresh eggs. ① 24.8 × 19.2 ② 25.4 × 20.3 ③ 25.6 × 20.1 ④ 25.0 × 20.3 ⑤ 25.3 × 20.3 ⑥ 26.0 × 20.9 (calipers checked), EHD: 12 May (2♀♀ here: are) Still stores here in this tree. Although these guys sort of got their start down at Blampond, shouldn't they be called "Knoll" and the current Knoll be called "Y"? 13 May 1315. Checked the hole: 5 babies ① 3-4 do + no eggs. One kid was clearly on the way out; I collected him as #3674, leaving 4 kids. Band ~ 30 May. 29 May 1630. Banded and bled the 4 kids. 2003 7 April Bird in traditional hole. Stores: Yes. 8 April 1100. Checked hole: 7 eggs; 2-3 do. Lots of stores here. [illegible] 18 April 1630. Hmm. I had 4 babies, pretty new, plus 3 eggs, only 1 of which was developed. [illegible] [illegible] Band on 7 May. 21 April 1600. Set up ambush. Still 4 babies + 3 unbatched eggs (which are not going to hatch). 27 April Saw #2704 and #2967 while trying to get the 3 NOBA - if he really exists. Also saw #2968 for sure. 1 May 1630. Going for the NOBA ⑧ again for a 67.