1981 R. L. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus Blom 3 8 June Did a bit of exploring today. Continuing IVE toward Corral Viejo along the "road" that goes by Blom 2, in about ½ km you come to a sleepy-looking Blue Oak granary on the right. I've noticed this tree before, but today was the first time I'd seen it with Ictoms. Walking around I found 5 nice-looking holes in 3 trees. 3 of the holes I climbed up to and stuck my hand in, with no response (see reverse). Seems like they should have a nest. Regardless, will be worth trying to find where they roost and ambushing later this summer 4 Aug I walk by the granary, find acorns essentially gone. Birds around to the sw, but it could be Blom 2 activity. 1215, Over in one of the "hollows" by Gazebo, I find 2 Juveniles, without bows! Also a dominance interaction, which will do me no good. Juv's look pretty old. I then find a couple of adult ♂♂, plus a juv in a saptree. See map on back. 6 Aug Tried to watch roosting at the "major hole area" (the 5 I described 8 June) or the granary. One bird cruised by as I arrived, but nobody roosted in any of those holes. No karrits, no nuthin. 12 Sept Walked by here. Lots of birds, but nobody in any holes. 20 Nov 4 birds in the area and lots of acorns stored here.