1976 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes Formicivorus 20 25 (25 October) Hastings Reservation Y 1110. Junior has "karrit"ed (or "unrked") 2 times, just before all 4 birds returned. 2 of the birds were looking at him, but they did not immediately go down to investigate. At 1115 they flushed away when Florence came with the 'potting scope. 1120. Both w6 &8 back, one looking intently at the cage. 1125. Cagefell over 1130. Birds back: $16 among them 1136. 8261 here. A good "karrit" from junior didn't bring much response. 1142. A loud karrit-cut by junior brought everyone's immediate attention, resulting in several of the birds dropping down toward the cage; but the interest was not sustained enough for them to go to the cage itself. 1150. Now the birds are pretty much going about their business regardless of whether or not junior calls. 1205. After a prolonged bout of karrits one of the birds flew down to him, but managed to avoid the net. It is working, however - at least after a fashion. 1235. There is no doubt but that the birds know he's there, and aren't quite sure how to handle him, but being in a cage the way he is (and also, perhaps, making 60by karrits) I don't think he poses much of a threat to them; at least not enough for them to go down and attack. 26 October 1100. Net up in the locust. 1530. 8261 caught, processed. Left leg bands switched finally. 27 October Net still up 1000. While walking back from the Malaise Trap I