1981 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Fanny Arnold Hastings Reservation (5 May) the bird was clearly working on the hole, since it's really quite shallow. In fact, my cut was way too deep, so be prepared to take extraordinary precautions opening it up again with something inside (unless they deepen it, do not open it for eggs!) Two cut (right third cutter of the current "bottom") 7 May 1400. None in any holes this time. 13 May 1905. Bird in the hole I opened over in the large Valley Dale. 17 May 1130. Checked the hole with the peeper since there was a bird looking out, but still nothing as best I could tell. 21 May 1520. A bird in the hole again, but still nothing in the hole (using the peeper). 26 May 1530. For once, there wasn't a bird in the hole, and sure enough, they have 1 egg! 4 June 1900. 4 eggs now, incubated. 10 June 700. Bird in the hole, presumably incubating. 13 June 1415. None in the hole, but there are ≥2 babies squeeking inside. 1 July 830. Walked by and heard baby(ies) squeeing from inside. 4 July 1030. Opened the hole, which is several inches deeper than in May (it's wow ok to open it!) and banded the 2 babies as #705 and 706. 21 July 830. Flushed 2 birds from here; also checked the stores and actually found several (>25) good-looking acorns still here, so they definitely are not out entirely.