2000 Walker D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Buckeye HNHR 20 April 930. Plenty of stores, even though the granary continues to disintegrate. Flushed 3 birds from the trees over to the SW of the granary; otherwise none in any holes. 940. None over at Buckeye Annex. 21 July Still plenty of stores. 1 December Ambushed here this morning (lower hole in the Valley Dale up the hill) nabbing 5 birds: 8'3065, 92826, j8'3242, and 2 NOBAs, one an adult & and the other a juv molting to a &. Sheesh! So what's up? Here's the scoop: 8'3065 moved here back in late 1999 after having been caught at Chongo (where he was roosting but not necessarily a resident). There were a couple of censuses, but nothing all that successful or extensive. Then, last spring, Greg only saw 8'3065 and 91968 at the nest. But Teresa immediately saw the 8 NOBA on 26 August. So, here's my guess: the A8 NOBA (3325) is a brother or relative of 8'3065 and joined the group this last summer. About that time or in early fall they had a 2nd nest, from which j8'3326 fledged. 91968 is presumably still there - but perhaps I'll wait and talk to Lauryn to find out for sure... Turns out Lauryn hasn't seen 91968 either so I don't really know what's up. However, for the time being, I'll assume she's still here.