Behle 1934 1/2 mi S. Byron Hot Springs, Contra Costa Co., Calif. 146 July 31 quietly squatting and finally flattened down close to the ground. It seemed to be behind a slight rise in the ground. The dry grass is 3 and 4 inches tall. The bird apparently found protection thusly - while sitting in the middle of this field I could hear an occasional single chip-like note. The bird under observation showing no signs of moving I watched the field soon seeing a single bird rise followed by four others. They flew 2 or 3 feet above the ground diagonally against the wind flying for some yards then alighted. Soon they rose again and flew around causing others to rise till a flock of 20+ birds were in the air - They very shortly all alighted. I watched the spot for ten minutes seeing no movement approached. They were wary and popped up to land again. Some settled down out of sight, others held their heads up. Visibility becoming I returned to the car at 7:30 P.M. Rather chilly due to the wind. The