1982 R.C. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus Dark Hollow 1 June I finally get lucky here By 0650, only one egg had been laid, Certainly by 9695! ⑤ 25.9 x 19.7 . It totally lacked an air cell, and had the same heavily marbled appearance as the runt of 29 May. I presume either 9696 is through laying, or her last egg will come in later today. Egg-laying details on backs. Thus, because of the consistent differences in eggs, I think we can fairly comfortably conclude that ① 9696 laid runt or 28 May (tossed by 9695), + ② 9696 laid normal egg, 9695 laid runt, on 29 May (both tossed by 9695). Ah, success! 2 June Checked the hole here, 0600. 6 eggs, The new one (certainly laid yesterday by 9696 given the early hour) was ⑥ 26.0 x 19.0, with an off-center air cell.' Just as I hoped. Thus, it is certain that 9696 laid late yesterday, and ⑥ was almost surely her last egg. 9695 may lay one more today, but I suspect that this will be the last day. Thus, 13 June would be a good date to expect hatching, and 5 July for banding 4 June One last hole check 1545. 7 eggs, the seventh probably laid late 2 June by 9695, 25.9 x 18.9. again lacked an air cell. Actually, all the eggs that lacked the cell when laid were beginning to develop then now. Anyway, clutch complete 2 June, 4-3 in favor of 9695