1980 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Hastings Reservation 12 February This morning about 1030 I was working on my car by the School House and heard several calls by an Acom Wtper up in the Torrey Pines over toward Y. About that time Pam came down and mentioned that on Sunday (10 Feb.) she had seen 2 birds hanging around the Lower Barn, Knoll, and so forth. These are the first sightings of any birds around here in ages. Now (1400) I'm here at the Lower Barn and don't see a sign of anyone, but it is possible that someone's moving in! 21 February 1500. There are at least 2 birds here up on the Knoll. 9 March I have seen no further sign of anyone here during numerous short passages & in the last 2 weeks. 6 April 900. 1 bird seen flying from the Pump to the knoll, but we couldn't locate her again when we went over to the Y to get a better look. 10 April 900. 2 birds were hanging around here in front of the barn. Later, about 1030, I identified one as #524 from School Hill. Also later, Pam reported that these birds stopped by at the Pump granary as well. 12 April Gwen reports that at least 1 bird was here this morning when she ran by. 29 April 1335. At least 2 birds over here at the knoll. 9 May 1200. 4 birds in the '75 nest tree - the Plague Birds? or who? 25 May Gwen saw #521 - the 1st yr ♂ from Plague - here about noon today. 30 May 1020. #521 down at the Lower Barn again today (seen by Pam). Pam also reports to having seen a ♀ here on 3 May who was almost certainly #524 from School Hill.