1984 1985 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes fomiticivorus Buckeye HNHR 4 October 4 birds roosted in a hole in the granary tonight with an ambush set. 5 October 930. However, only 2 stayed in - the 2 88. The other 2 came by early, however. Thus, there do appear to be 4 birds here. Also, these birds have started storing. 18 November Finally got the ♀ last night roosting in The Valley Dale up above the granary. She is now #987. 1985 2 April 910. Watching. ①♂69 - chased out' by ①♀wnor/Bik-or # 8 here also: ②♂sil-Bil/Red #665. 930. Same 2 birds came to tape 2nd time. 1005.♂M/DG BF(n).-Or Bk-Pin) #663 came to the tape along with 8665&♀. This 3rd bird is definitely part of the group. It's the ♀, by the way, who comes 1st to the tape and drums in response to it. Also, just as at Chongo earlier and Blantance yesterday, an intruder was drawn to the area, apparently by the tape. in response 1020. ♂DA/LP gave alarm calls to a Cooper's Hawk that flew over. The ♀ was 1' away but did not call. Both hid on the underside of the limb. Leaving. These 3 look like it. There are lots of stores here still. 21 April **Group Update** ♀252. Last seen 20 Jan, gone by 2 April; DA 25 Feb ±1 mon. 8663. This bird disappeared 20 June 1983 ±6 weeks.