1977 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Upper Arnold 2 Hastings Reservation 26 November This group seems to have disbanded soon after the nest failure on about 17 June. As early as 12 July there was little evidence of there being a group here. A good estimated date would seem to be 29 June ± 1 week. 3 December 1555. A bird flushed from the granary here, but there are still no stores, and I don't think he was indicative of anything major. 18 December No stores. Nogroup. 31 December Still nothing here.