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2008
2009
2010
Walter Koenig
Melanerpes formicivorus
Knoll
HNMK
12 July
1300. Checked the nest: still 4 eggs, not
developing. Lots of stores here.
Yet another infertile clutch here!
2009
13 May
1700. Looks suspicious up at hole #696.
Yes! 2 hatchlings + 4 eggs - 2 developed,
1 not developed, 1 runtish (a large runt;
underdeveloped in any case). Wow! Finally a
real nest here!
3 June
1040. Chubbed back up and guarded the 3 kids.
Stores: oh yes,
2010
7 April
1030. Checked/opened hole #696: empty.