1981 R.L. Mumme 28 Melanerpes formicivorus Lower Haystack (25 June) they had starved to death, their remains would have to still be in the hole. I don't think the adults could have heaved them out in their advanced state. Could the other 2 have fledged? Possible, but very unlikely. Certainly they would have had to fledge on 24 June, making them mere, well, not so mere 28 days old. However, J700 has to have been death for at least 4-5 days, and I suspect that he died shortly after banding on 18 June. I guess I should come up here to make sure that no fledglings are around. 3 Aug Start 0920. Surprise surprise! First bird I see is 9604 Red-wrt/Blt. In the 2° granary, then the granary, looking like she belongs here. ♂461 also seen with her in their granary, not chasing her (!). Another ♀ also here, which I presume is 9524, but haven't seen her yet for sure. 1040, The plot thickens! 9523 DB/wrt/DB is BACK! Chipped bill a-e all, she is here without questions, and seems to be in good standing with ♂461. 9524 Metal/ probably seen as well. However, no evidence of ♂307 who was suffering from a bad leg in June. Why is ♂461 now so happy to let these two additional ♀ into the group, after all the hassle in the spring?? Ah... So much to think about... → Seriously, I would have to say that 9523 + 9604 moved here 15 July ± 1 week. My School Hill notes show that they were there (or at least at Y) until Early July (2 July) Since they look pretty relaxed +cozy here, I would have to bet that they've been here a couple weeks. End (115).