1982 R.L. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus Gate Hastings Reservation 5 Jan Bad news here. At about 1600 hrs (± 15 min), following several days of rainy, stormy weather, the major multi-hole granary branch came crashing down onto Martin Road Joanne Daly alerted me, and I went down to survey the damage. A large section (about 8-10 feet) was still intact, and Joanne + I were able to prop it up against the sycamore in such a way that it should be usable to the birds. A few other odd branch fragments were also propped up in the tree. Scattered on the ground, however, were a large number of acorns (almost entirely agrifolia) which Joanne + I collected. I will provide an exact count of the acorns collected, holes destroyed, and acorns "returned" to the tree later. 6 Jan Counted acorns still in the fallen limb. About 615 in the limbs, most probably still usable to the birds, now that I've propped them up. In total, about 730: 650 acorns fell to the ground that were not collected. I still need to count those that Joanne + I collected 20 Jan Alan counted the acorns collected, and it was substantial Live Oak: 690 Valley Oak 43 TOTAL 733 Meaning that the branch fall of 5 Jan cost these birds about 1380 acorns and (presumably) a comparable number of stores. 615 are still usable at the moment. 225 lost