1988 Walter D Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Backeye HNHR 12 March *Group Update* 91351. Last seen [illegible] '87, [illegible] seen reported seen by Connie on 10 Nov but her notes suggest she actually saw 81395 instead. Before that, this bird was last seen By [illegible], [illegible] on 5 July 1987 (not sure by whom). First not seen by Maria Farrara on 30 Aug.'87 →D.A. 2 Aug. ± 1 month. 5663. Back again! Seen by Connie on 7 March '88! 13 June *Group Update* 81397. Moved to Buckeye Annex. Was seen here by Connie on 7 March, had a nest at Buck Annex by 24 April (note that he budded off and returned to Buckeye off and on all spring.) So→Moved about 1 April ± 2 weeks. 88|398 1399. Both last seen 6 Jan 1988, gone by 7 March →D.A. 6 Feb. ± 1 month. 5663. We will assume he's a breeder! 23 July 81397. Returned home as a helper following his own nest failure about 1 June. 88|398,1399. Returned home between 13 June and 10 July → Returned 27 June ± 2 wks.