1982 R.C. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus Blom 2 23 Aug ** GROUP UPDATE ** ① ♀578 moved back to Road 1 18 June ± 5 days Last seen at Blom 2 on 13 June, Back at Road 1 22 June ② ♂717, ♂718 Abandoned Blom 2 18 June ± 1 week Last seen at Blom 2 8 June, missing 13 June, clearly gone 26 June Blom two was clearly abandoned by 26 June Nest failed ~ 13 June ± 2 days, Waltersaw ♂718 at Corral Viejo Grande (presumed natal territory) around this time, too. See his note Sept 29 Walter has reported birds in a hole in a VD near the head of Dark Hollow canyon (see map on back). I come up here at 1020 and find a ♂NB and a ♀NB hanging out in the wooded areas North East of the head of dark hollow canyon. No grarary up here that I can see. After watching a while, it seems unlikely that these birds have ties to Blom 2. Blom 3 is a possibility however. 1110, at Blom 2 proper, I can't find any birds at all. Looks like it may not be occupied this fall, unless somebody comes in soon. Oct 8 Sept May have to beat my words. Watching here 1530-1700. After a 10-g wait, I finally see a ♂NB in the grarary nest tree. Saw him store an acorn, and even briefly enter the nest hole. Looks for real. Also thought I saw a ♀NB here, but not certain. 9 Oct Watching the "new" group described 29 Sept, and ♂ & NB still here, in same area defending trees against Juv Intruders! (probably Blom 1 Juvies). A real group with no grarary (like known set)