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1985 Walter D Koenig
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Melanerpes formicivorus
Black Oak HNHR
26 June Mark climbed the 2nd nest here (in central area-
old hole) and found 7 eggs, including 1 raunt.
21 July Set up 2 ambushes. They do have stored acorns remaining
here.
12 July Banded the 3 babies and caught 1 bird (♂1009) in an
ambush.
1 November 700. Caught 4 babies from the 1st brood in an ambush at
the nest hole. As usual, the adults were very wary and
would not go in the hole (or any other I know about)
one I set up ambushes.
19 December 1030. Watching from blind.
1100. (1)♂ Dk/Or #1005.
1135. (2)♀ub. (3) 2nd ♀ ub.
1155. (4)? yel/Maure #1009.
1235. (5)♂ blk/or #426. Leaving. Birds are spending time
high up, especially over toward Bianca.