Condition
Dead
Animal
Brown-Headed Cowbird
Identification Confidence
somewhat confident
Observation Date / Time
Most likely a molting juvenile. Crushed, extensive damage. Struck in last 30 minutes; blood was just starting to become tacky. Sparse vegetation dominated by Atriplex hymenelytra (Desert holly), Larrea tridentata (Creosote), and Erigonum inflatum (Desert trumpet). Weather: 5% cloud cover, 0-1 mph winds, 94 degrees Fahrenheit.
Observer
S Holt
Travel Frequency
weekly
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 3 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
45 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
CA Hwy 190Eastbound lane, near mile marker 112.30, heading West; 1 foot from the yellow lane markings.