Condition
Dead
Animal
Great Horned Owl
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
mic #488 Great Horned Owl (00)
@ 34.644226, -120.430867 & 2014.08.31 ; 19:15 ; <24hs (likely <3hs). St 55.
Ca 246, at Santa Ynez River, Lompoc. W bd lane, E end of bridge. Riparian woods, rural/ suburban mix. Large, very battered (hit several times while I watched!), incomplete? but still heavy, fleshy, fresh. X’out, fs.
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 246, at Santa Ynez River, Lompoc. W bd lane, on bridge. Riparian woods, rural mix.