Condition
Dead
Animal
California Ground Squirrel
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
Current weather: calm, clear skies, 60 degrees F. Almond orchard on the north side of the road and a blackberry hedge on the south with a residence south of it. No barriers. Very rural road, mostly local agricultural traffic and rural homeowners. Very rough road, must travel below speed limit. Carcass in center of road, definitely hit by vehicle.
Observer
Edward Whisler
Travel Frequency
annually
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
55 mph
Road Type
local paved
Location Description
Colusa County: Marine AvenueSouth of Arbuckle: between Cross Road and Wildwood Road.