1983 R.L. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus School Hill West 17 Jan ** GROUP UPDATE ** ① 9531 disappeared 25July 1982 ± 2 months Lastseen 17 May, gone by 6 Oct. ② 9674 same dates, disappeared ③ J757, J759 NSAB, 28 may 1982 ④ 9874 + 875 (unbanded 99) moved to SHW 25July 1982 ± 2 months. One 9NVB three 6 Oct, two or 3 Dec 24March Watching from blind here, 1010: I flushed 3 birds as I walked up, including at least 1 certain (and perhaps 2) with unbanded 99. 1110, By now I've seen ♂530 Sp.t-or/M, and Red/M which I assume is 9758, plus the same or another 9NVB. 2 May Walked up here 1330, found a ♂ looking out of a new hole in the Sthwest granary. He didn't flush, and was down until I said "hello". Looks like a nest 3 May Opened the new hole here + found 3 nestlings, ~5days old! SHill west started pretty early. I should band here on 20 May. 20 May Banded 3 nestlings here SHW Abandoned Fall 83