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1986 Walter D. Koenig
Melanerpes formicivorus
Buckeye HNHR
10 January 1315. I actually made an attempt to count stores here,
coming up with 3020. However, I'd have to guess that
they actually have closer to 4000, and that the number
of holes they have is probably on the order of 4400.
No birds seen in passing.
18 January *Group Update*
3663. Last seen 13 June (Stamback); gone by 24 Sept.
for sure (Katy): D.A. 3 Aug ± 1 month.
j1000. Not seen after banding on 15 May 1985.
12 April 1430. Checked the nest (in the same hole as last year): 4 eggs,
incubated.
6 May 1520. Banded the babies (3): now #1215-1217.
*Group Update*
7 June 31001. Last seen 10 December '85; gone by 24 Feb '86
→DA 17 Jan. ± 1 month.