Condition
Dead
Animal
Great Blue Heron
Identification Confidence
somewhat confident
Observation Date / Time
mic#1288; Great Blue Heron ; SC; @ 34.583490, -120.384982; & 2015.07.03; 16:15; <24h; St; 55;
Ca.1; S Jalama Rd.; Lompoc. (~6.0 mi S C.246); N bd lane on bridge.; Oak chaparral/ =. ; Likely adult but not inspected.; Recent fleshy flatish on lane - scattered feathers.; --; Fs d w/zoom- binocs. Bluish-graying wing coverts? Also gray (some with white tips) and big black/white body feathers scattered along railing of bridge. One leg visible: big bicolored foot and long tarsal.
Observer
Michael I Christie
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 24 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
55 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
Ca.1; S Jalama Rd.; Lompoc.N bd lane on bridge.; Oak chaparral/ =.