1980 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Black Oak Hastings Reservation 24 July Watched the nest from 13 1230-1500, seeing virtually no activity at the hole at all (1 feeding by 8426) even though there were plenty of birds in the vicinity. Individuals I identified were ①♂102, ②♀8426, and ③j544. 5 August 930. Counted stores: 40 (all in central area). Definitely on their last legs here! No birds seen here in passing. 3 October 830. Counted stores: 48+, all new and just about all in the one dead limb in the central area. Also got a quick glance at 8426 in the area. 9 October 815. After seeing none at Black Oak proper I went over to Bianca where there were numerous birds, particularly along the far knoll extending down beyond the old granary area. 825. ①♂Or-LB-or #545, ②♀LB/DB-LB #544; ③♂LB-Red/LB-Red #624. all below the storage area on the N side of the knoll. 845. ①♂Or/DB-Yel(w) #321 up in the middle of the knoll. 850. An unbanded ♀ here - but no being displaced by 8321 and ⑤♀DB/Red #427. 900. Now watching the forest between Black Oak and Bianca, when several birds are/were hanging out inc. an unbanded 1st yr 8-plumaged bird. 915. There are even a couple birds back at Black Oak proper now. 918. Apparently an unbanded ♀ intruder here being displaced by somebody. 921. Intruder here now is ♀DB/Or - possibly j556 from ARF? Yes! Also ♂ 8-Yel(w)/Or #557 here with her exploring the side