1978 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus 1500 Hastings Reservation (22 May) Zap! chased immediately from the area. She doesn't seem to get chased except when she goes near the hole, however. 1240. Leaving. $348, who was seen last night, is gone. So far, though, the nest lives, with 7 trips seen: $88 - 1 trip $296 - 4 trips $298 - 2 trips. $297 is here, but nonetheless was not seen going to the hole. Not surprisingly, $348's replacement is not settled yet, and even though 1 or more $ are being apparently happily greeted here by the $88, none are being allowed at the nest. 24 May 1420. None in the hole. 1610. $RRR#88, $YR#296, plus a 3rd bird in tree 3, and loud rasps coming from the hole - the nest is still on! 27 May Watched the nest here between 900-1200. All 4 $88 were seen feeding, and additionally an unbanded $ was seen entering the hole several times and, whether she fed or not, removing many fecal sacs! See the back for a compilation. Some Garricking and a little residual chasing was seen, but evidently this $ is pretty well moved in already (6th day). 28 May 1655. Watching nest. Set up for ambush to get $. 1755. Giving up. Going to check babies and dismantle the trap. 29 May watched nest from 1530-1730. See back for a compilation. 2 June 1950. At dusk tonight, a single unringed streaked bird roosted in the nest hole. 3 June Though the final exchange has possibly not settled down