1980 R.L. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus Road 3 (1 June) Back for roosting, the same as last night (which I forgot to put in notes). ?265 roasted early, then the two \u03c3\u03c3 flew around, pre-roost mounting with each other. Very late I saw a bird slip into the nest hole, and head shape suggested ?265 or one of the fledglings, certainly not either of the \u03c3\u03c3. 2 June Back watching group on 2 June 0802 ?265 enters nest 0816 leaves, \u03c3'6t enters 0838, \u03c3'68 at nest, \u03c3'184 approaches, \u03c3'68 chatters. Pairing really breaking down. \u03c3\u03c3 not following ?265, flying away from her, etc. Waltert I check nest at 1430, another fresh egg, laid this morning, and I manage to mark it #3 without breaking it. Watching again at 1800. Nothing happening. At roosting, also nothing much happened. The ?265 roasted early, as did one of the \u03c3\u03c3, while the other \u03c3 flew around quite a bit until late, then roosted in the nest hole (I think) 3 June Trying again at 0803. Association date on back page 7. Holy Cow! at 0841.30, a House Wren flies to the nest, looks in, and \u03c3'184, in the nest, apparently grabs the wren by the head and starts tugging and pulling. The wren struggles, but can't seem to get away. Finally it is pulled completely into the hole at 0842. It remains in there until about 0842.30, when it finally gets out (or thrown out?) by \u03c3'184, who heads out with his bill covered with feathers. The wren manages to fly weakly away, wow! \u03c3'184 headed out, left at 0947. 4 Jun -> 0857 ?265 enters nest, looking "eggie". 0908. For the second time today, \u03c3'68 has chattered vigorously when