Acorn woodpecker species accounts, v4458
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1986 M. Stanback M. formicivorus MOOM HNHR 15 April 1200-1220 Looked around for nest. Nothing definite, but I did see a hole in the main tree facing N that looked like it had undergone recent work. 1 May 1000-1100 hid under a bush. A couple of birds came - none to hole. I climbed to the new hole - no babies, but having no peeper I don't know if it's empty or eggs or what. 7 May 1030 checked that nice hole in the 'hole' tree. Empty. But claw marks at door. 1 June 1245-1330 Hid near nest tree, waited. A bird or two showed up, but just played w acorus. At 1330 I climbed the tree or peeped several holes. I saw/heard nothing, but that plastic mirror sux. 9 June 1515-1600 Watched for a nest for ½ hr, then climbed + peeped some holes. There are at least 3 birds here. Last year's nest is empty. The 'nice' hole I've been watching all [illegible] season has mice in it.