Behle 1934- 2 mi. N. Plush, Warner Valley, Lake Co., Oregon. Aug. 24 to rest in the shade but this spot was already occupied by another individual who drove off the intruder. This is the first display of animosity I have noted among Horned Larks. For the most part when disturbed the birds would fly about then come down to the ground. I picked two off fence posts though. I have often noted a single bird fly overhead uttering the flight call note seemingly looking for companions to join. There is some feeding by these birds in the day time but very little. They seem to be more active in the evening. For the most part they seek shade and squat down. I can well imagine how they must feel the heat because with shoes on I could hardly continue because my feet get so hot from the burning sands. Sometimes 6 or 8 would be gathered in the shade of a single fence post. This gives some idea of the number since this fence with posts every 12 yards or so extended clear across the field two or more miles.