1994 Walter Koenig Melanerpes formicivorus SIBO - FOB0 - Photo HNHE 25 May 1045. Came up to the new hole in the large Black Oak over 1/2-way to Bianca to set an ambush, only discover upon opening the hole that they have 4 babies, ~22-3 days old! I banded them and then set the ambush anyway. From last night's watch I't say there are 3 birds in this group. I can at least catch a ♂ by ambushing tonight, but maybe I can get someone else right now. These birds, whoever they are, have stores over in Black Oak's former "side" area. 26 May 830. Back up to try and catch adults feeding. Apparently there are indeed 3, 2♀ + 1♂, all NOBAs! 920. Got the ♂. 1100. Giving up. Will have to try for the ♀♀ tomorrow. 29 May 615. Back again. 700. Got one of the ♀♀! 815. Got the 2nd ♀♀! 845. Leaving. 1 June Katy did a watch here today and saw another NOBA♂! 3 June 1330. Finally made it up to look into getting the 2nd ♂, but- the babies literally fledged when I looked in on them. So instead I set the ambush and will watch for a bit just in case I get them (him) still coming to "feed", but otherwise will try to see who roosts here. 8 June 2000. Watched roosting here, seeing and hearing zilch, even though over at Black Oak things were hopping. I even went down to SOBO, but saw nothing. It's as if these birds have vanished as quickly as they came. Are they still here?