Acorn woodpecker species accounts, v4459
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1987 M. Stanback M. Formicivorus CV2 HCMR 29 April 1030 Hole still empty. I think they're elsewhere 5 May 1430-1530 Spied on the group. They were hanging out in the tree uphill From the "holey" tree and occasionally going to the granary. No one landed in the holy tree. I scouted For holes in various trees w/o luck. I climbed my 'new' hole in the holy tree - just had some new mouse crud. The 86 a hole had what looked like a starling start - which I threw out. 6 May 1330-1430 Still no luck! 11 May 0600-0630 Spying. They are garricking + drumming What is going on? I Find it hard to believe that they're just getting started. Western Tanager. 14 May Spent an hour here this am, w/o luck. 16 May Boo 19 May Boo 21 May Boo - I even checked the Dark Holl ~ OKCO no mans land 27 May 1445-1525 Boo, (watching later saw bird go up canyon) 15 June 1100 Acorn Count: 1470 1 July 0930- Census: NOBA 9 5199 (NOBA gr?) gr 2 (5.5") These birds are ranging into the live oaks by the windmill. Lots of sitting still, and no sign of juvs! 8 13"x2 He seems to have lost bands on his right leg Is there a Finch effect going on here or what? 9 July 1450-1510 Did + listened for kids, but no one showed. 15 Aug Still has plenty of acorns stored. Found nest!