1977 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes fomiceivorus 1800 Hastings Reservation (4 September) be neatly cleared up by this hypothesis. Unfortunately, of course, I can't think of any way I could ever know for sure. 5 September 1130. One more try with the captive. This time I'm waiting below the tree. 1300. Once again the bird did go to the cage, but was clearly well aware of the net. At this point it looks like I'll have to wait and try netting again when staring is underway. 15 October 1220. Watching. 1230. ①♀ with♂#260. ②♂/LP-DB #347. 1255③♀Res/M #193. She definitely lives here now! 1300. ④♂u6. (Also definitely now here for good). Group same as in September. 1305. Leaving. Must try to get that ♂! 17 October Changes, for the group composition: Purge: ♂334. Last seen at 1800 on 24 June, gone from 1800 by 2 September, but apparently seen up on School Hill on 23 July (see School Hill notes). Group change had clearly occurred by 21 August, when 4 birds were seen here. →left group about 22 July ±1 month. (most likely during the first 2 weeks of July). →left Group about 8 July ± 2 weeks. Add: ♀193. This bird remains a continual problem! See back of sheet for sightings. She clearly lives here now, and was clearly contemplating the move as far back as June (note ♀260's odd tolerance of both ♀191+193 - clearly they know each other from somewhere!). In any case, a not unreasonable simplification would seem to be to have this bird move to 1800 (from School Hill) between 7 August