1984 Walter D. Keenig Melanerpes formicivorus Plaque HNHR 6 March 1030. There was definitely a 2nd bird calling (kanit-cuts) from The Plague tree this morning besides 8521, who was calling like crazy as well from the 2nd tree. Unfortunately I honed in on 8521 and apparently missed seeing the 2nd bird altogether. Something may be up here, however. 10 September 630. Well, we blew it. We ambushed at 2 holes last night. (This morning). The string broke at The 1st one over by the barn. In the 2nd tree, we caught 8721, and 4 eggs! So- a fall nest. I returned the 3rd, plugged up the hole, and kept him there until I got down, so we'll see what happens, but obviously we've got to be more careful, and check those other groups carefully! 13 September 1530. None in hole after 2 checks today; looks like the nest probably has been abandoned. However, The birds are active and maybe will renest? The area is loaded with acorns. 15 September 1700. A bird in the hole! Maybe They're OK! I climbed up and the 4 eggs are still there; 1 looks infertile but the other 3 look fine. 22 September 1630. Yes! 2 babies and 1 egg here; babies are several days old (~day 5). Should band ~ 11 October. 23 September 530. A perfect ambush at The hole by The Upper Beam- however, nobody had roosted there! They apparently have another hole in this vicinity. 29 September Philip finally nabbed The 3rd at the nest along with 8521. She is now #973. 7 October 1630. Banded the 2 babies as #983 & 984: They're fine!