1997 Walter D Koenig 1998 Melanerpes formicivorus CVI HNHR 14 May 930. Opened the nest, which is in a small dead limb in a Valley Oak over by the Windmill. They have 4 babies (possibly S - I couldn't quite reach far enough to be positive) that are ~ 4-5 days old (band ~ 31 May). 31 May 1600. Banded & bled the 4 babies here. 9 July 1110. Plenty of stores here, but none in any holes 1998 25 April 1220. Plenty of stores. 1999 20 April 1110. Bird in new hole in granary. Stores: Yes. 1 July 750. Checked hole: still nothing, but I think They have something here. Still stores. 23 November Ambushed this evening, getting all 4 grids, including the 2 new (?) NOBA 8's.