1983 R.L. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus Road 3 17 Jan **GROUP UPDATE** ① ♂656 disappeared 9 Aug 1982 ± 1 week Last seen 30 July 1982; Missing 18 Aug. ② ♂793 disappeared 12 Sept 1982 ± 3 weeks Last seen 18 Aug, gone 5 Oct 5 March time for a watch here 0930 (Long overdue!) Gray, misty morning. 1130, only ♂654 ♂794 seen, and that's it. Will have to try again later 7 March Later, watching 1000. 1200, looking bad. Only ♀265, ♂654, ♂792 seen, well + repeatedly. At one point I thought a second ♀ was here, but I didn't see any bands. Anyway, this watch doesn't bode well for ♂68. He may well be gone, and as yet un-replaced because of the presence of ♂654 and ♂792. However, at least one more watch will be needed to confirm ♂68's disappearance 21 March trying again, 0905. 0925, ♂654 gives hot pursuit toa ? intruder. Could it have been a ♂? ♂68 does indeed appear to be gone. Will ♂654 mate with ♀265? 0935. Successful watch! ♀265, ♂654, ♂710 ♂792, ♂794 all seen very well. ♂68 is certainly gone, but 2 ♂ helpers (one 2yr old) may prevent immigration. 31 March Taking another look here - a beautiful AM, 1100: 1120, Looks like status quo: ♀265, ♂654, ♂710, ♂792 all seen well. Obviously no ♂ replacement yet. Will Road 3 Nest this year.