1976 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Poison Oak Hill, Hastings Reservation, Carmel Valley, Monterey Co., Calif. (27 November) A summary of the birds caught here 24-26 November: ♂ ♀ Total Adults 2 4 6 1st yr 4 11 15 ? 0 4 4 Total 6 19 25 12 December 1535. Walked back up to the site of the revolution. Heard some activity up/near here along the way, but it was all pretty quiet by the time I got here. One big find along the way about 60m downhill and just over on the north side of the ridge from the revolution area: a mound of feathers and a Rocket Red wing-streaker. I couldn't find any bands, but it is certainly either #328 or 332; with luck E may be able to pin it down when I get back. 1600. 2 birds appeared just down the hill: ☺♂♂CALW #330 plus an unidentified second. A 3rd bird possibly here also; unfortunately I seem to be in a rather bad position to be observing any of it. 1607. #330 now over along the ridge looking down on the area. 1610. #330 just chased a Nuttatch out of the granary. 1611. #330 joined by a 2nd♂, apparently without a wing-streaker. 1614. ☺♀PRW #329 downhill a short ways, also chasing some Trebekey bird (or is it another wicker?) Possibly a 3rd♂ involved here. There are 3 birds in any case (2♂, 1♀). Going now to check calling around the hill a ways. Bring the hide next time. 1630. Several more groups here (5 of crest). Seen: ☺PRRLLW w/ Blue? was getting #343, probably intruding in a territory over one valley. (chested over there) #328 by feather wear and wing length. See Capture Records