1980 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Lambert Hastings Reservation (21 May) 1930. With the fog and temperature getting nice and cold, I saw no feeding visits at all, nor did I see where the ♀ roosted. However, (the) ♂ roosted in the nest. He was banded, and no doubt ♂284. 25 May 1745. Banded and bled the babies, of whom 3 made it. They are now #581-583. 31 May 1250. Watching. One baby looking out of the hole. 1430. Leaving. The damn birds never showed, as usual. 1 June 1515. Watching from hide. 1630. A ♀ landed for about 3s but flew off before I could see her at about 1610. At this point I'm going to move the hide and try yet again tomorrow. 2 June Gwen watched here this evening and saw ♂284 feed several times, but still didn't see the (a)♀. We both watched at dusk, but totally failed at seeing anyone roost here. 3 June 1730. Watching from hide. 1815. ♂284 sat here for 15min or so; others are off beyond the pond (although there may still be babies or a baby in the nest). 1830. ♂ is at the nest - somebody is still in it, at least. 1845. ♂ still at nest. Leaving to check the ridge beyond the pond. 7 July Flushed ?3 birds from here when I came to set an ambush. Unfortunately only 1 bird returned to roost in the hole. 14 July 600. j581 seen with several UA2, A1, and others at A3 along the fence line. See UA2 notes. 630. Meanwhile, up at Lambert itself were several (4+) birds. At least 2 were hawking vigorously and turned out to both be