Condition
Dead
Animal
Western Meadowlark
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
Minor damage to carcass, body was in full rigor, no visible injuries. Sparse vegetation dominated by Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert holly), Larrea tridentata (Creosote), and Erigonum inflatum (Desert trumpet). Weather: clear, 0-5 mph winds, 86 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
daily
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
60 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA HWY 190Eastbound lane; 0.1 miles after Mile Marker 109.50 heading West; lying on the white lane marking (feet are on the road shoulder).