1976 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Bianca 20 November 3 of the Bianca ♀♀ (213+215, both 2nd yr, and 303, 1st yr) identified as being pretty regular at LA2, where only the ♂ apparently remains. Birds are still flying between these 2 areas, however. See LA2 notes for more details. 8 December 1330. ♂140 plus a few others seen as I counted stores: Old tree: 341 Blue Oaks: 137 Main tree: 1006 "New" area: 245 Knoll VO: 487 10 December Purge: ♀♀ 213 and 215. Both moved (to LA2) about 15 November. We'll have to wait and see about any others, particularly the 1st-yr ♀ (#303). 12 December 1235. ♂140 and 21 other in knoll Valley Oak. 17 December 1030. ♂140 and several others flushed from main storage area on arrival. ♂♂/♀♀ #214 back very quickly 1045. ♀♂ 4? / Nawk #141 here. 1105. There are 2 "Or/Wh" ♂♂ in the Black Oak perch tree now; presumably one or the other is ♂3142. 1117. ♂♀ M) #251. 1132. Ms. B is back in the Black Oak now with one other bird. 1207. 2 birds up there now, inc. ♂ LALW#217. 1230. Leaving. The 2 ♂♂ (142+214) still around. Others scattered. Young ♀304 sparlos verswunden. Perhaps bringing the captive up here would be a good idea after all. 21 December 1515. Back with the captive up in the main granary. 3 birds flew over almost immediately - 2♂♂ who kept their