1982 R.L. Murme Melanerpes formicivorus Fanny Arnold 16-17 July Failed ambush attempt here at the old ambush hole. Nobody roosted, even though 3 were flushed from the hole on the night of 14 July. 26 July Walking by 1635, F see both J796 + J797 up around the Al Golden Oak. 19 Aug Good watch here, 1630-1830. Quite sure that this group now contains 2 ♀NB, 1 ♂NB, and the two juveniles, J796 + J797. All 3 of the adults were seen simultaneously at least two times. The two adult ♀ were especially conspicuous, sapsucking from a spindly Valley Oak at the head of the FA draw. 23 Aug ** GROUP UPDATE ** ① [illegible] Two ♂NB (♂864, 865) disappeared ~ March ± 2 weeks Three ♂NB here for sure 23 Feb, 2♂ only on 9 March, 1♂ on 9 April, and no evidence of more than 1♂ on 21 April, 5 May, 11 May. 6 Sept Successful ambush here, catching a ♀NB and a ♂ NB (and Juv 797, probably in ♂ plunge). The new birds are ♂834 and ♂835. 7 Dec Walk by, 1215, Este ♀834 whit-BLK/M , and four other birds ([illegible]), so it looks like F/4 still has 5 birds. 1300, confirm ♀867 NB at J♀796 Blue-Yel/LBlue-Yellow On 8 Oct ala Saw ♂835 + ♂ Juv 797.