1979 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Read 3 (21 October) pretty hectic, as before. The only main difference is that ♀446 didn't show up at all today - possibly having joined in the fate of the other ♀ offspring here (i.e. immigrated). See back for compilation. Note also the apparent dominance interaction (868 > 8184!) late in the watch. 26 October 1600. Went up and banded the 2 babies, now #525 and 526. Both seemed in good shape. 27 October Watched the nest from 1300-1530; all 4 birds were back feeding. Also, the babies are old enough to occasionally be up at the hole. See compilation on back. Totals were as follows: N times Acorns seen fed: 11 Total time watched: 150 min. N times Insects seen fed: 12 3184 368 ♀265 ♀446 Total N feedings 11 13 21 8 53 N FSR 4 0 0 0 4 Ibolusst 2.5(8) 2.0(4) 2.5(6) 2.0(4) 2.3(22) 30 October Watched the nest from 1000-1230. ♀446 not around again. Compilation is on the back of p.[illegible]. The baby (ies) are getting very close to the end. 3 November 115. No sign of anyone in or interested in the nest. The babies have apparently fledged. Also counted stores, which are on the low side as expected: Sycamore 162 275 Valley Oak: 113 [illegible] 9 November 1145. Watching. 1204.0♀208/1c1-4B#265. Not much action here.