1990 Walter D Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Upper Arnold 2 HNHR (3 May) Blue Oak nest tree (not used for several years). I opened it, finding a hatchling along with 4 eggs (1 infertile). Hence, I think we can assume a clutch of 5 and an est. hED of ~22 April. 6 May See Al notes for discussion of 81222, who I'm moving to Al as of 15 March (±2 wks). 11 May 1305. Set up to catch 8681, from whom I only have dried blood. 1415. Finally got him. Note: his R Yellow band was missing entirely; L Yellow worn. 1420. Still 4 babies! I replaced both! 15 May Duane watched here, seeing only 1 feeding (by 81721; at least this is useful). Will replace the blind! All 4 babies doing fine at 1700; 6 blind replaced with one down the hill. 26 May 1500. Banded and (re)banded the 4 babies. 2 June Lots of stores remaining here. 18 June *Group Updates* 81718. Last seen 8 Dec '89, gone by 28 Feb → D.A. 18 Jan ± 1 month 81222. Feeding at Al on 3 May, but back here by 18 May → Returned 5 May ± 1 week. Not seen at Al since I caught him on 3 May.