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1983 R.L. Mumme
2
Melanerpes formicivorus
Blom one
22 Feb Granary census, 1320-1520. Routine, but like yesterday,
- ldyr don 8492 jumped all over 8832 when 8832 flew into the
→ granary and landed on a storage. Like 8830 yesterday,
8832 chattered and received several pecks for his
trouble. All 4 birds seen well.
23 Feb Granary census, 0810-1010. All 4 birds (8492, 8830
8832, 9649) seen well. Right at the end of the
watch, 8832, 9649, and probably 8830 as well brought
in acorns from the south and stored them!
So there are still a few Live Oak acorns on the trees
here still.
13 April Walking by at 1230, the granary census of the past
4 days (see Susan's notes) has flared up again
8809 formerly of CV Grade, appears to still be in
previous control, and at least has the cooperation of the
two 88. But 2 Gazebo 99 (819+820) at 1800
♀ (9786), 2 9NB, and surprisingly, 9695 of
Dark Hollow (what is she doing here?) are giving 8809
a go. See Susan's notes for more details.
15 April Beth r F here relieving Susan at 1000. Moderately chaotic,
but the story at 1030 appears to be ① 9808+9809 from
CV Grade are in control of the central part of the granary.
They seem to be friendly with the 88, especially 8830.
② Two Gazebo 99 (99819+820) are here hanging out in the
tree adjacent to the granary. I saw 8492 open wing walk
with them on one occasion, so they could be trouble