96 J. HAYDOCK 97 MELANER PES FORMICIVORUS BLACK OAK HNHR 3 April 16:15 - Nobody seen in a hole. 20 April 12:20 No birds seen. A few acorns in granary below nest (apparently being shared with PHOBO birds - Joshua) 2 MAY 11:00 - Nobody seen in a hole 5 MAY 9:45 Nobody seen in a hole. 14 MAY 13:00 - Nobody seen in a hole 20 MAY 19:05 - Bird in hole facing away from Bnawer - possible nest or just where they are roosting tonight? 19 July 7:25: Heard some birds as I approached. No acorns in either granary *1997* 3 April 14:30. Nobody seen, but lots of acorns 14 April 12:40 - Nobody seen in a hole 10 June 10:45 - Nobody seen in a hole. Still plenty of acorns 7 July 9:15 - Nobody seen in a hole. Still plenty of acorns 19 Aug 8:30 - Several birds seen, some chasing. Minor power struggle in progress to replace breeder? Some acorns still remaining.