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1983 Walter D. Koenig
Melanerpes formicivorus
Black Oak HNHR
12 June 900. Counted stores: 655 main section + 60 fallen tree = 715.
9 October 750. Watching, I saw no acorns in the granaries, however,
and all in all I wouldn't be surprised if this group has bit
the dust, along with virtually everyone else in this bad
acorn year.
905. Still no sign of woodpeckers anywhere on this territory.
Doesn't look good.
18 October 1520. There are a few acorns stored here now - green and fresh.
Hence, somebody is indeed here.