1984 R.L. Mumme Melanerpes formicivorus Lower Haystack 8 March Watching 1000-1030; Warm, sunny day, but no evidence of any birds here yet. 9 March ** GROUP UPDATE ** ① Juvs 923, 924, 925 NSHB 29 June 1983 ② δ857 disappeared 1 July 1983 ± 2 weeks. ( present during spring granary crashes, absent summer; see Philip's notes). ③ Low Hay (♀587, ♀524, ♂NBE18807, ♂858, ♂NBE18867, ♀J926) abandoned 18 Aug 1983 ± 3 weeks Last seen (all birds) on 23 July. Absolutely nobody seen in fall acorn survey 14 Sept, 12 Oct. 23 March Good news here! Low Hay is occupied by 3 banded birds. They are: ① δ721 Yellow / Corn-yellow o.d.δ723 M/Dawn- Dawn-(Pink(N)) / L Pink, both from Plague, and both apparently forced out by δ521 in Dec..br! With them is ♀ Dorn-(Pink(N)) / M , who I can't find on the 83 field list. Will have to check her out. Anyway, these 3 birds seem fairly well established here. All 3 were in the granary when I walked up at 1000, but I didn't co-firm ID's until 1120. Hmm! My colorblindness strikes again! Only ♀ D Blue-Yellow(N) / Yellow Eco square is the longest 9650 (Formerly of Blom!), Not absolutely sure, of course. This will take another look. 27 March 1250, First watch here since artificial granary w/100 acorns installed on 25 March. 1330, Musical Chairs!