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1982 R.L. Mumme
3a
Melanerpes formicivorus
Black Oak Nest Record
26 April 1630, ♀ looking out of 1981 (first nest hole)
27 April Opened hole
5 eggs fairly fresh (day 3)
① 28.2 x 20.8
② 25.0 x 19.2
③ 27.4 x 20.9
④ 27.5 x 20.1
⑤ 27.7 x 20.7
all hatched!
14 May walked by, 1200: Nest still active, eggs have hatched,
26 May Banded 5 nestlings, 1400! Juvs # 740-744
See capture records for weights & wing lengths.