1979 Walter D. Koenig Melanorpes formicivorus Pinnacles Natl. Monument, San Benito Co., Calif (28 February) situation appeared not to be very good. At the headquarters was one group of at least 4 birds (388,1F) very tame (would let you walk up to only a few feet away from them) who had several nice Dipper-Pine granaries. This group was in fair shape but # only had a few stored acorns left as far as I could see. This was the only obvious group in the main area. Back at "Pinnacles Campground", where we spent the night, were several birds also, but nowhere did it appear to be a good year. Oakes here were Valley and Live (wizlizenii?). The terrain was great and very reminiscent of Arizona canyons. The drive up to Hollister passed through nice areas of oak woodland, however again it looked fairly deserted as far as AW went, at least this year. 1. March Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Santa Cruz Co., Calif; We drove here this afternoon staying overnight in one of the campgrounds there. This area was quite a surprise. I know Wickers lived in Redwood forests, but I'd forgotten how different things were. Both at our Camp and by the Main entrance to the Park (right at the "Redwood Trail") were several groups, all living high up above the main canopy 150-300' around the tops of The Redwoods and taller Douglas Firs. I found several granaries, which were either the very tops of Redwoods (which tended to be dead), # branches, or in the living tank (see back). Several of the granaries were well- stocked with acorns, unlike anywhere else I've been this