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1986 Walter D Koenig
Melanerpes fomcicivorus
Road 1
HNHR
20 January
*Group Update*
9996. Last seen on 22 June feeding young; gone by
15 Oct -> DA 18 August ± 1 month.
21 February
1600. Counted stores: Valley Oak: 966 7 2328
Sycamore: 1362 7 2328
I had a hard time counting the sycamore; it was quite
full, however. In sum I'd give the group 3000 holes -
there are lots in the Valley Oak (mostly old) that aren't
being used, and some over by the creek.
5 April
*Group Update*
8994. Last seen 28 Oct, gone by 15 Nov -> DA 6 Nov ± 1 wk.
91124. " " 15 " " 28 Oct -> DA 21 Oct ± 1 wk
25 April
1315. 3 young babies and 1 unhatched (but developed) egg
here in the sycamore over by the creek.
15 May
Banded the 3 babies as #1246-1248.
9 June
*Group Update*
9269. Last seen 20 Feb (Katy), gone by 1 Apr -> D.A.
10 March ± 2 wks.
12 June
1215. Bird (adult) in 1st nest hole.
1915. 36 babies (~3 do) + 1 undeveloped egg in 2nd nest.
6 July
*Group Update*
8994. Is still here. Seen by Katy today.