1987 Walter D. Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Chongo HNHR 24 March *Group Update* j1263,1264, 1265. All NSAB. ♀1109. Last seen 12 May '86, First not seen 30 Sept., → D.A. 21 July = 2 months. (2 April) 1530. None in any holes here. 14 April. Again, none in any holes. 21 April 800. " " " " There are only a very few acorns remaining here. (3 May) 1500. No sign of life here, but: I am left a runt egg in the (mie) granary hole several days ago, and it's now gone. So at least something is paying attention to the hole. 3 June *Group update* ♀872. Last seen 30 Dec. 1986 (MKH), not here 4 March, D.A → 31 Jan = 1 Month. 2 new wb ♀ here, not seen 4 March but seen on 26 March (MTS) → Moved ~15 March. 24 June 1540. No sign of anyone here or in any holes.