1979 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Westgate Hastings Reservation 29 December 1000. Still considerable activity here. ♂6, ♀58, and ♀519 still all hanging together in the Gate Squaremore; twice, however; ♀58 was over in the Willow tree eating an acorn (♂ub with dark eye is still in Willow tree also). During the 2nd of these times another ♂ was with ♀519 and ♂6 in the Gate tree. This other ♂ begged a lot, was chased by ♂6 at least once, and may have been banded, but I couldn't tell for sure. At one point, after sitting in the Gate tree for a stretch, he flew off up the canyon. 1340. 2 ♂6 ♀8 sitting near each other in the perches over by the Willow nest tree. ♀58 seen in Willow tree. These birds are hanging out some in the Live Oaks by the Willow nest tree where they are still harvesting acorns. 31 December 1715. 3 birds roosted in the Willow tonight where I'm ready to ambush tomorrow morning (my New Year's party).