1976 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Finch (18 October) primarily engaged in storing acorns - virtually the only activity witnessed during the hour - save for some resting and a little preening - This includes the young birds, 3 of whom were in evidence. One other (♂279) was seen 2 weeks ago at any rate, the 5th (♀81) is probably defunkt. 27 October 1600. Several birds around as I counted stores: Sycamore: 303 Main VO: 1333 Next, nearby Sycamore: 100 3 November 1215. ♂DB-Or/4L #67 in nest area. 1225. ♀DB-Or/4L #232; ♂DB-Or/4L #66 here also, ♂66 eating an acorn. 1240. ♂DB-Or/4L #279 sitting in VO granary. 1300. Leaving. Not a lot of activity, but it is fairly hot out. 4 November 1120. 3 birds over in old Road 2 perch tree just up road from the Sycamore storage tree: ♂wn-B1k/wn-B1k #63, ♀L6-Bm/L6-Bm #280, ♀M/DB-WN #232. 8 November 1600. ♂DB-Or/4L #66 at roost hole in sycamore granary. 1615. With ♂66 still sleepily at the roost hole, I heard a soft call from the nest tree. Suddenly several birds began some more fervent kermit-cutting over by R1, and some further calls ensued from Finch. Soon numerous birds were in the area: 1 poking his head out of a roost hole in the nest tree, possibly a 2nd bird there also, 2 others suddenly appearing out of nowhere. All suddenly became active and began eating acorns & up the side of P0 Hill. ♀DB-Or/4L #232 seen. ♂M/ #282; ♀DB-WN #63. ♂DB-WN #280. ♂63 & ♂67 preening 3" from each other atop nest tree.