Field notes, v4454
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1979 Ronald L. Mumme 5 Melanerpes formicivorus Arnold S Hastings Reservation (26 Aug) the ♂♂ appearing to be chasing the other. A3 birds did not chase these birds as long as they stayed in the easttree area. Back with Walter and Nancy at 1030, things have changed. A3 birds now defending the whole area, 1 NB ♂ and 1 NB ♀ around, thelatter caught in the mist net we put up. Usuall revolution stuff, garricks (the justcaught ♀ has a very squeaky voice) drums, chases, etc. 28 Oct Cruised by here around noon, seeing no birds but finding the UT-2 granary about 1/4 full of acorns.