1977 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus School Hill Hastings Reservation (19 November) Walked up by School Hill "B": no sign of stores or a group there- 26 November Purge: j399. Last seen 31 August, gone by 15 October → Disappeared about 22 September ± 2 weeks 388. Moved back to 1500 for a 2nd time. Last seen here when he was caught on 7 August, not seen here 31 August or afterward (15 Oct, 19 Nov.). Seen at 1500 6 November and 20 November. The move was apparently between 7 and 31 Aug- Moved to Watched Group 19 November August ± 1 week. 15 December 1600. Counted stores: Tree 2 1803 Tree 1: 464 In the process I identified 3 birds (♂ P/M #86, ♂ W-D/RA #256, and ♀ M/RAD #191 [who must not be at 1800]) and saw a 4th at least. 1615. 5 birds seen flushing. Everyone seems to be fine here. No sign of anything at School Hill "B".