1985 Walter D. Koenig Journal HNHR Monterey Co. Calif. 7 April 1830. The Dipper is back along Finch Creek at the bridge. 1 May 945. Over Blompond are a whole flock (30+) of Cliff Swallows. 13 June It's time for me to note generally how good the spring is in terms of acorns: not only do all established groups on the Reservation have stored acorns remaining still (as far as I know) but in addition there are a fair number of Live Oaks that still have a few acorns on them, and at least a few with lots of acorns still on them. Presumably this is the extraordinary fact that has led to the founding of 3 new groups this spring (Plaque Annex, Horsetail, and Tom Arnold) in areas that have never had their own groups before and, more critically, in areas that do not have granaries of their own (Horsetail has the artificial limbs but isn't using them). Apparently these birds, all of which have at least attempted to nest (only Plaque Annex has been successful thus far, but Tom Arnold should fledge 2), are using, in part, acorns still "stored" in the Live Oaks. In contrast, I'd have to guess that it's a fair to poor insect year, although the Yellow Pan traps will say for sure. Certainly the weather from mid April - end of May was largely cool.