1982 1983 Walter D Koenig Melanerpes fornicivorus Pipeline Hastings Reservation 9 September 1800. While passing by here I noted 3 birds, inc. one looking into the "hole" up in the top of the Sycamore "granary". I didn't check to see if any acorns were actually stored (it is still early) but finally, this could be it for Pipeline! 29 September 1600. Watching from road. None in evidence here. 1620. I fear nothing is going on here. Rats. 22 October There was a bird here in the granary just before dusk. 23 October 1345. There are even a few stored acorns here! Watching. 1405. Well, things are slow nonetheless. Going to see how many acorns there are. The answer is: ~10. At least somebody's thinking about it. 1 November 1120. They have 75 stored acorns here now. Saw [illegible] here up in the granary. Success at last! (Ron was identified the group here.) 1983 10 January 1230. Counted stores: 850. Just about everything here is filled, and the birds have even made a few holes of their own in the Sycamore. Not bad! I also took a sample of 25 acorns from a small limb up in the tree. 9 April 1000. Bird in hole... 1730. Opened hole. Nothing yet. 10 April 720. Watching. None in vicinity. 830. Nothing happening, at least at the granary 6 June 1640. Climbed up and counted 550 acorns (!) They've made a lot of their own holes up there! Probably 250+!