1997 1998 Walter D Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus CV2 HNNR 30 March 1330. Bird in new hole, traditional (non-granary) tree. 4 April 1100. Opened the hole (at least the one I think they're interested in); empty. But in good shape. 9 July 1130. Lots of stores, still, but none in any holes 1998 30 April 845. Bird in '97 nest hole. Lots of stores, of course. 11 May 1200. Checked hole: 6 babies, 2-3 days old, + 1 unhatched egg, which measured 25.6 x 20.1. Band ~29 May. 29 May 1400. Banded the 6 kids, including, yes it's true- BIRD #3000!!. A landmark indeed. 1999 20 April 1130. Lots of stores. 20 May 1350. Opened hole; 7 eggs, incubated. (I think I only peeped 5 yesterday, but I must have missed the other 2, since the eggs definitely were not fresh.) Opening the hole was a challenge, since the limb twisted and [illegible] broke in the process. I was eventually able to cut off the limb and nail the hole back together. I think it will be OK for now at least. Measured 4 eggs: ① 25.5 x 20.2 ② 24.6 x 18.7 ③ 24.3 x 18.9 ④ 24.5 x 19.3 24 June 1st nest failed - Deb found the newest today in a new hole in the same tree (#296 now). 5 babies ~13 do! (Bled) One, unfortunately got nailed by the saw when opening the hole, leaving 4. All looked good + healthy! Plenty of stores still here, of course.