1979 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Lambert Hastings Reservation (24 May) I suspect I can assume he's 8284. This group is apparently intact and settled. 29 May 1045. Nobody here in passing; also none in any of the holes, 2 June 1710. " " " " " " " " " " " " 11 June 1600. " " " " " " " " " " " " 3 July Changes: 8283. Apparently never really moved back in here, as she was here only briefly; Seen only here on 28 April 8284. Apparently did move in, as per 29 April changes. 8284. Delete entirely. 8284 won out after all (see 28-29 April notes). 8284. Add. Not here on 29 April, first seen 12 May → Moved here ~5 May: 5 July 1630. None seen here in passing. 7 July 1930. None in any holes here; no sign of any birds here in passing. 26 July 1000. Watching. 1015. A bird in the "Middle" tree down towards Keep Out slightly. 1100. No sign of anyone (else) up this way. Leaving. 29 July This territory not affected by the fire, which didn't make it up this far. 16 September 850. Several birds up here (!) in this general area. Watching. 852. ①♀ ②♂ in old nest tree. 2nd bird here also. 920. Still 2 birds here. One just harvested an acorn. 925. ③♂: "M/DB-Red #284 (!). The 'old' birds may be returning yet! 940. Leaving. Looks hopeful for this group once again.