1976 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Gate Hastings Reservation (9 May) tree. I don't know how many birds roosted in either of them, however. Unfortunately, one or the other is likely to be the (forthcoming) nest at this point, I'm afraid. ♂242 was one of those roosting in the Live Oak. 19 May 1140. ♀ in one of the holes in the Gade sycamore tree; unfortunately it looks as though it may be the long-awaited nest. 21 May 1820. Nobody in holes; 2 birds in Gade tree. Then I noticed several birds well up the hill towards ARF, where eventually, 5+ birds were visible in and around a large Live Oak which stands out up there. I watched for 10 minutes or so before several flew down to the road. I did not see any evidence that there might be a nest up there, but I wouldn't be too surprised were it so. 22 May 1715. Toured around, finding numerous birds only up the side of School Hill where they were involved in chasing somebody or other. ♂238 seen up there. 2020. Only hole anybody seems to be in is the one in the Live Oak. Staying for roosting- A whole lot (6+?) of birds roosted in the Live Oak- this is clearly their main spot. Nobody appeared to roost in either of the sycamores, but there was a slight hint that 1-2 birds may have used a second hole in the Live Oak unknown to me- 25 May 900. ♀ in hole in Live Oak. Could finally be it, I hope. 1800. Went up - nothing in the hole yet, but it has clearly been worked on, as it is 2-4" deeper than last time. Thus, I set up for an ambush instead. Also checked stores, of which I could find none!