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1982 R.C. Mumme
2a
Melanerpes formicivorus
Chongo Nest Record
9 may Checked new granary hole 1515, after 4 eggs
flushing bird. Clutch probably new, eggs very fresh,
last egg
probably laid today
① 25.0 × 19.1
② 24.6 × 18.8
③ 24.7 × 19.1
④ 25.0 × 18.4
13 May Checked hole, 1515
still 4 eggs
22 May Peeped in, 1740.
3 nestlings
egg ④ as yet unhatched, probably went
28 May Nest check 1800, after gopher snake activity
(see notes)
1 nestling
4 June Still one young, 1830
11 June Banded one healthy nestling, 1715: Now Juv #801.
Molly saw nestling Fledge 20 or 21 June
(see her notes)