1979 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes fomicivorus Arnold I Nest Record Hastings Reservation 20 May Bird in hole. (Note that a starling nest had been cleared out of this hole back in April) 24 May 800 Hole opened: 3+ eggs. (see notes) 25 May 900 Hole opened: No eggs or remains. 2 June 1700 Bird in hole. 7 June 1030 Bird in hole. Hole opened, 4 eggs, translucent and clean: ① 26.8 × 19.8 ② 26.1 × 20.3 ③ 27.3 × 19.4 ④ 26.5 × 19.7 10 June 1400 Checked hole: still 4 eggs. 19 June 1150 Hole empty; no sign of eggs or babies--