1977 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Arnold 1 Hastings Reservation (23 July) moved here together, which seems rather more likely than one having moved here in spring '75 and the other in early '76. Nonetheless, I have no evidence of there being more than 1♂ here through April 1975; 2♂♀ were seen in early ♂ June, after the May revolution, and 1 unbanded (and only 1, presumably) was still around after ♂199 was caught on 20 June. On 13 Jan. 1976 a 2nd ♂♀ was seen, but he was summarily chased. Lots of strange birds were seen on 21 March, and then on 22 March '76 2 unbanded ♂♀ were seen in addition to ♂199. Obviously, the difference between 2 and 3 unbanded ♂♀, or 1 and 2 can be tricky indeed, but be that as it may I fear the only objective thing to do is have one of them (♂266) move here (age unknown) on 9 May 1975, and the other (♂267) move here on 8 March 1976. 25 July 1300. Counted stores: 1436. May be just about the most of anybody on the reservation at this point. 30 July ♂266 seen at the spring by Pam this morning. 18 September ♂266 seen 30 September 1630. Here for a brief watch. No obvious activity in the granary. 1640. ♂♀ ♂♀ 1650. (2♂) Res/#199; (3♂) ♂/Bil#266. (4♂) ♂/DB-w/n)#267. Birds appearing with acorns. 1730-Must go to check nets. I did see ♂♀ (♀) several more times, but only 1 at a time. The ♂♀ are all obviously fine, however; 2 October 1340. 1 net up. 1730. Not down. No catch. 3 October 1130. 1 net up. 1430. ♂199 caught and released.