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1980 Walter D. Koenig
Melanerpes forficivorus
Westgate Nest Record
1 June 1400
3 June 1330
5 June 1900
14 June 1430
15 June 1630
18 June 1500
18 June 1500 ① wh ② Red-wh ③ DP-DB ④
22 June 2000 All 4 still here.
23 June 450 Died overnight (see notes)
23 June 1000 Dead 39.2 wt: 39.3gm. Dead 32.1 Taken home
Nest failed (see notes).
Hastings Reservation
Hole opened: 3 fresh eggs
5 eggs: ① 27.3 x 20.4
② 27.0 x 19.8
③ 26.6 x 20.8
laid 2-3 ④ 27.6 x 19.7
4-5 June ⑤ 27.0 x 19.4
Still 5 eggs, warm
4 babies + 1 unhatched egg
(#4, opaque)
5 babies
4 babies