1986 Walter D Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Hay-Blos HNHR 18 January *Group Update* J1086. last seen by Missy on 22 June, gone by 29 Sept -> D.A. 10 Aug ± 1 month. 20 January 1615. Counted stores: 3696. I have no doubt I missed several hundred as well. I'd put capacity at 4000; the tree is quite stuffed full. 5 April *Group Update* There's been a ♀ turnover here! Moni's gone, 2♀♀ from CVVerande have joined: 8604. Last seen 1 Feb., gone by 26 March, DA->1 Mar±1m. 881083, 1084, 1085. All now "breeders," although 1085 may not be here anymore. (They have inherited.) 9941. Moved here with ♀1078 ~ 1 March (was seen at CVVer on 21 March, but Katy thinks she was probably already up at H-B, which is not unlikely). ♀1078. Moved here ~ 1 March from CVVerande! 19 April 600. A good attempt at an ambush up in the large Valley Oak on Hastings failed when a new exit appeared above the ambush hole. I did, however, catch 1 unbanded, probable 1st-yr ♂, who is now #1206. Who is this bird? There are not supposed to be any unbanded birds here! 830. Backup here with a net in the granary on the off chance I can catch someone. 1130. Giving up. 20 April *Group Update* 81085. last seen 1 Feb, gone by 26 March ->DA. 28 Feb. ± 1 Month.