Condition
Dead
Animal
Eared Grebe
Identification Confidence
100% certain
Observation Date / Time
I realize it's an utterly bizarre place for a dead grebe, but I'm sure of the ID. Took the specimen to the office just to really scrutinize it and make sure it wasn't a horned grebe. My best guess is that it mistook the roadway for open water in fog.
Observer
John Martin
Travel Frequency
daily
Estimated Time Since Impact
definitely less than 24 hours
Carcass Position
road surface
Roadway Speed Limit
55 mph
Road Type
state / rural highway
Location Description
Campo Road