1988 Walter D Koenig Melanerpes fomiticivorus Chongo (13 June) #1265. Possibly here all along; became a breeder When #872 was replaced by #899 in March 1987 He also may have left and then returned when he could inherit. 1900. After finding a hole in a dead live oak that had 4+ birds in it last evening about roosting time, I returned planning an ambush, only to be foiled by the existence of a nest - presumably their 2nd (they still have lots of acorns here). It had 4 babies ~5 days old + 1 unhatched egg, small but developed (possibly died pipping). Thus, the apparent clutch size for the 2nd nest here is 5. Now watching roosting. #2000. At least 3 fledglings here for sure; may be roosting in a tree up above the granary. 18 June 1215. Watching nest; set up for ambush. 1315. Got an ub ♀! Now #1606. Bird is molting! 1330. Leaving. 1 a day is probably a good pace. 19 June 1600. Back for a 2nd round. 1700. Giving up for now. (ub ♀ came, but I missed here) 1315. Back again. 1400. Got her! Now #1607. Put back in the hole.... 22 June 1130. Babies still here and alive and screaming! 26 June 1400. Banded the 2 remaining babies here; not very old yet! Now #1617-1618. This Live Oak where the nest is is an ant tree, by the way. Not a particularly bad one, but one nonetheless.