Condition
Dead
Animal
Virginia Opossum
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
Could not move body to side of road as too busy and dangerous. Appeared to be a once healthy and large opossum. Glen Oaks Ranch purchased by Sonoma Land Trust on East side of road and Stuart Creek Hill also Sonoma Land Trust land on West side of road. Stuart Creek at Sonoma Highway overpass currently dry. Wire fencing appeared to have been removed on West side of road, but not sure about East side of road. Weather at time of observation: 52 degrees F, overcast.
Observer
maradig
Travel Frequency
daily
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 12 hours
Carcass Position
road surface
Roadway Speed Limit
40 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
Sonoma Highway at Stuart Creek overpass, Glen Ellen