1981 R.C. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus Plague (21 April) through roosting. Roosting was rather strange. A lot of single birds flying around, no mountings or "pairs" or "trios" seen. One bird roosted late in the utility pole near the Plague tree. While waiting for roosting, I searched the Branch of the 2° tree where Byron found the egg 10 days ago, But I saw nothing that looked like egg remains. 22 April Start 0630. Watching nest hole in Buckeye canyon from top of Adobe Hill, 0830 Nothing has happened. 2 birds flycatching around the summit of Adobe, but nobody's gone near the canyon holes Now watching 1° area from W side of Adobe. 0900, the birds (of course) fly over to the Buckeye canyon area. I go back there, lots of birds milling around. $521 looked in the nest hole a very long time (10-15 minutes) but never entered. Finally, at 0930, I see a bird leave the hole, and a Fetter. Never knew when first bird entered. They definitely seemed bothered by the hole being opened. 1000, I go to check hole, flushing a bird out. Beggs now, the new one marked #3+ returned. Probably the work of correct! 9494: 25.3 x 19.1 (I should rereasure length. Not sure I checked 24 April remember it correctly). Anyway, is 9496 taking the day off, or was she freaked out enough to lay in the 2° tree? Actually, I think she was the bird I flushed when I went to check the nest. Since 3473 was not around (Laws) I doubt it was 9496. End 1030. Checked 2° tree hole 1700 hrs. Empty + wet! 23 April Nest check 1100: 2 new eggs, marked #4 + #5. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring the calipers, so I'll have to measure the