1993 1994 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Hay-Blom HNHR 29 January 1600. Counted stores: 4013. The tree here is loaded, so much so that it's hard to count. Tree is full, however. 3 April 1100. Lots of acorns still stored here. 27 April 1400. Opened a new, rotten hole I found yesterday in one of the trees between the granary and Soto Springs. It's empty, but in good shape. 30 April 900. Birds around, but none in the new hole I found. 8 May 1300. Birds roosting in the new hole several days ago, but nobody in it when I went by to check today. 13 May 1000. Watched for 1/2 hr or so. No sign of guarding or a nest. Birds just sitting & eating acorns in the granary. 20 May 1115. Bird in the new hole, finally. 25 May 1545. 4 eggs, opaque but clean (so maybe early-mid incubation?) 31 May 1630. 3 babies, chunky (~5 do?) Band ~ 17 June LED ~ 15 May. 9 July Stores remaining (plenty) 1994 20 January 1100. Fixed the nest hole (opening had fallen out). Counted stores: 1918. Singularly unimpressive for this group; I estimate no more than 60% full. 1 April 1200. Bird in hole (HNHR tree facing granary, old nest hole) 1700. Opened hole-empty (but in good shape). 12 April 1100. Stores remaining, but still none in the hole (or any others). Birds are hanging around the area, however. 3 May 1545. None in any holes. Watching for a bit. 1615. Birds here, seem to be doing absolutely nothing.