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1982 R.C. Mumme
Melanerpes formicivorus
Finch Nest Record
29 May Surprise nest in old 1980 hole, checked 1800
eggs ~4-5 days
4 eggs
marked + measured:
① 24.9 x 19.5
② 18.7 x 15.0 (runt) did not hatch
③ 26.1 x 20.0
④ 26.1 x 18.7
10 June 1130, Nest check
→J816 →J817
① Or-L Blue ② NB runt present, but
22.8 g 20.0 g no sign of third normal egg.
25 June at 83.0g 93.0
1445 wing 77 71
crown seq. 1 2
Banded both nestlings, how J817 & J816