Condition
Dead
Animal
California Ground Squirrel
Identification Confidence
best guess
Observation Date / Time
mic #781 California Ground Squirrel (BG)
@ 35.026482, -120.255746 & 2015.04.18 ; 18:30 ; <6h. St 55.
Ca 166, ~3.8 mi. W Tepusquet Rd., SLO Co, Nipomo. E bd lane. Grassy field/ chaparral. Crow on rd. at last remains of pounded flesh, piece of backbone and jaw. Large rodent, jaw bone, ~9 mm molar row (Grd Sq BG). Heavy truck traffic.
Observer
Michael I Christie
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 6 hours
Roadway Speed Limit
55 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
Ca 166, W Tepusquet Rd., SLO Co, Nipomo. E bd lane. Grassy field/ chaparral.