Acorn woodpecker species accounts, v4458
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1985 Mark Stanback M. formicivorus Horsetail Hastings 23 May Near artificial granary between 1800 + Gate (Horsetail) 1500 Noticed woodpecker vocalizations (2 birds here) 1515 Twice a woodpecker has come down to gnarly oak at stream crossing. Once bird flew back NW with an acorn. Birds seem to be spending time up at the edge of the chapparel. Stayed until 1535, but never was able to get a good enough look at legs. 24 May 1405 heard some birds E of artificial granary. Heard one bird in "granary" 1415 saw + heard bird S of "granary" by stream crossing 1430 saw ♂ + ♀ on snag SW at stream crossing. ♀ flew to large oak just north of stream crossing. She seemed to be after acorns. The ♂ flycaught some also seemed to be working on an acorn at one point, 1448 sighted woodpeckers (2) in top of oak N of crossing. Both flew SW toward gate 1700 Have been watching all this time. Found nest 1 in broken off branch beside (N) concrete creek crossing. At least (and probably just) 1 ♂ + 1 ♀ both unbanded. Probably on eggs. Took turns (20 min) in nest, Never carried food to nest. ♂ stuck head out more often