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1993 Walter D Koenig
Melanerpes formicivorus
Warp5
HNHR
2 February Checked up here this afternoon. I'd already noted that the
Black Oak roost tree had fallen, but in fact, just about
everything has gone here within the past 6 months or so:
the snag granary has fallen, as has most of the only other
tree nearby (a Valley Oak) where I'd ever known these birds
to nest or store in. All in all, there's virtually nothing
left here: no storage hole, roost holes, or even much in the
way of potential trees in which to start over again. My
guess is that we won't be seeing anyone here for
some time to come!