1979 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Haystack-Blomquist Hastings Reservation 12 May 1700. There is at least one intruder, a ♀, getting chased by 2 other birds in the granary area. 16 May 1700. Nobody seen in any of the holes or in passing. 18 May 1650. Since I haven't seen any birds in the old nest hole for months now, I opened it up to check it out of pure curiosity this afternoon. The verdict is that it appears fine: there was a little clutter of pieces of bark and so forth at the bottom but there were no obvious residents or other obstructions to its use by the Wickers. However, I was intrigued by the fauna that I pulled out with each small handful of bottom debris, including a pillbug or two and especially lots of bird-lice (Mallophagae I suspect) similar, as far as I could tell, to those which infest my birds and their babies. 2 June 915. No one in any of the known holes here or seen in passing. 6 June 1700. " " " " " " 10 June 1450. No stores left here as far as I can tell. Also no one seen in passing. 20 June 1645. After sitting here for 45 min. in an attempt to nail some Starlings I finally heard a call and saw one AW sitting in one of the trees just down from the granary. 21 June 1925. In passing I saw a ♀ here and ♂ or /m #173. Both are apparently still here and well. 27 June 1015. Flushed a bird from a Live Oak (apparently sap-sucking) in the Buckeye forest over on Blomquist 3 September 1600. No one in any holes here. 22 September 745. Watching. At least 2 birds in the area.