1981 R.L. Munne Melanerpes fornicivorus Low Hay (6 April) like 9522 did at Plague last year, but not nearly as much. While 9587 was in the sap tree, ♂307 + ♂461 flew over. Friendly greeting, no aggression whatsoever. However, 9587 is most certainly avoiding the granary. It's easy to see why; at around 1515, Occasional stray PP that had been peripherally garricking, would attempt to fly to the granary. They never had a chance, as 9524 is a demon. She would pick up the intruders before they got within 50 meters of the granary, and she (with help from ♂461 + ♂307) would chase them incredible distances; Once I saw a victim pursued all the way to Far Tortuga, another east to the crest of the hill 1700, it certainly seems to be all over. ♂461, ♂307, in 9524 in the granary, acting extremely chummy. Only one NB intruder the last hour, rapidly vanquished. ♂ no longer chasing her, 9587 no longer around Questions: ① Exactly what happened to reduce 9587 to the periphery? When I arrived at 1245, Walter said she was still in command. I took photos until 1419, Then a bird in the net, and by 1500 9524 was in charge, 9587 was gone. Whatever happened, it happened fast Point: ① 9523 Did not assist in 9524's victory. Although Walter saw her peripherally earlier today, and I may have seen her in the 2° area (south) at 1500, she hasn't been around at all since. Too bad! Will she join later? 1710, 9587 back in the sap tree. End 1710.