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1992 M. Stanback
M. Formicivorus
KNOL
HNHR
31 Mar 0850 Saw BW(N) dark = 1969, B.LG = 1301
0920 Stop census.
10 Apr 1430 Put food on platform in Walt's yard. An
hour later all 4 were munching out.
12 Apr 1020 Bird in 91 hole.
17 Apr 0825-0900 Spy. Nothing-
19 Apr 1130: Bird in hole. Climbed - empty
23 Apr See RAVI notes. Knol birds were attacking RAVI birds
27 Apr Have been helloing - nothing, but did see a bird
at the hole at 1835. Valerie reports roosting
up the creek towards Walt's.
28 Apr 1100 Find nest! In a high dead limb across
the creek From the woodpile. I climbed up but
can't get to the nest.
1 May 1230 Using the double ladder + step ladder
Walt goes to the hole: 5 eggs. A piece
breaks off the back, so no cut is
needed, but duct tape is. Damn, Walt
says eggs Fresh, so I should have gotten pre-
cubation data starting on 28 Apr. Damn!
4 May Valerie reports no action at nest. Shoulda known.
I set up poles at platform For a net. Jay trap too
Walt roost watches - a bird (21) in ravine hole.
5 May 0700 Bird in 91 sycamore hole
0940 Climb, empty, doesn't look good. Dove nest below
it in hollow on limb
Parent Fell to ground? 1 chick (old)
1 egg