1991 Walter Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Westgate (3 May) (namely ♀1415, ♀1473, and the ♀NOBA) have moved here. Meanwhile, I can only presume that ♂1571 & ♂1688 have switched to Gate. (My guess is that both the helper ♀♀ here are gone as well.) As for nesting, they're interested but not there yet. Not clear which hole they'll use either. 6 May 1500. Climbed and opened the road hole; not an easy job. It is empty, however, as expected, given that they're still in holes all over this tree. 8 May 705. Watching. 710.♂ 8-wm #1582. ♂♀ R/M #1473, presumably. ♂♀ R/Y-D? #1415 725. 4 birds together. No sign of the former helpers. 750. Bird (♀) in road hole. ♂Mv/Yellow #1585 there also. 815. No real sign of the ♀NOBA today. Birds definitely have acorns remaining here, by the way. 820. ♂ in hole (road) again; ♂1585 at hole. 824. ♂ in hole throwing out woodchips. I think this will be the hole and that they're close, but not today. 830. Raining! Going home. I don't think we've missed this one yet. *Group Update* ♀1571 & 1688, who have been toying with the idea much of the winter, have finally committed themselves to Gate as of early this month at least; say Moved → 15 April ± 2 wks. Note that they left for an inferior group, were clearly not kicked out, and the only rationale for leaving is to avoid apparent incest with ♂1582 & 1585. They've been replaced by ♀♀1415 & 1473 → Moved here 1 May.