1996 Walter D Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus Westgate (5 June) 2000. At roosting, ♂ BIK/Bik-Or #2488 roosted in the nest, possibly (but unlikely) with a ♀. No other ♂ came, although it's possible (but again unlikely) that one was in the hole the whole time behind the ♀ and was never seen. 9 June 2000. Tonight at roosting, it's highly likely that both ♂2481 and ♂2488 roosted in the nest. (I saw them both under & 2 birds stayed; the only possible hitch is that ♀1415 was in the hole as well for part of the time.) (In fact, I saw ♂ #2481 & ♂ Dark... 2488). 12 June In contrast, tonight no one roosted in the nest, at least by 2000. Frankly, I'd say the status of the one remaining kid up there is dubious - I better check him tomorrow. 13 June 1400. Checked nest - baby dead & being consumed by the ants. Wonder what the problem was? Nest is OK otherwise. 27 September 900. Climbed up to the likely nest hole just to be sure: zippo.