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Cleared for Takeoff: Wildlife Biologists mitigate wildlife hazards at March

Nicholas Filippelli, USDA Wildlife Biologist, catches a Brewer’s blackbird in a live trap, which are a high aircraft bird strike risk, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., June 18, 2026. As part of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program, Filippelli continuously monitors the airfield for wildlife activity, disperses flocks, conducts wildlife depredation, performs bird activity surveys, disease testing, and coordinates with flying units to provide bird activity heat maps and times to lower strike-incidence opportunities. (U.S. Air National Guard Photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)

PHOTO BY: Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding
VIRIN: 260618-Z-RZ465-1217.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D850

LENS

14.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

40/10

SHUTTERSPEED

10/6400

ISO

200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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