1993 1994 Waltfrid Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Read 3 HNHR 1 February 1500. Counted stores: Main Sycamore: 344? 1004. Valley Oak: 660 This group lost a major limb from the sycamore recently, including at least 2 old nest holes and 500 stored acorns. Thus, although they're in mediocre shape now, they were alright until this recent loss. Granary space is pretty full. I propped a couple of the fallen pieces (~200 acorns) up against the sycamore in case they wish to reclaim the acorns. 8 April At least a few stores remain here. 21 April 800. 2 birds here, 1 is ♂, ? Watching for a bit. 810.? Yel/m 820. Not coming back? I'm not sure. 830. Up in sycamore beyond next tree: 3 birds, together, and a 4th who stayed after 3 flew off. 4 birds here. 1994 21 January 1050. Counted stores: 880. Syc: 280? 700. Valley Oak: 420 Pretty weak. What's really odd is that one of our Golden Oaks overhanging the road has produced acorns such that there are a fair number along the side of the road! This would make it seem like they could (still!) store a lot more acorns if they wanted to... Seriously, there are 100-200 large, beautiful-looking acorns just sitting here (on the side of the road). Amazing! 14 April 1000. Still stores, both here and in the MacFlat tree (burnt live Oak). No one in any holes, however.