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    Bird guides, binoulars and ballistics keep the birds at bay [Image 5 of 7]

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    A man in khaki work clothing is inspecting or repairing the exterior wall of what appears to be a large grain storage bin or silo. He is reaching upward with one arm, possibly holding a tool or flashlight, while standing between two large corrugated metal or wooden storage structures. The setting appears to be an agricultural facility with dim, warm lighting filtering through narrow gaps between the structures.

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    09.03.2015

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brittany Jones 

    386th Air Expeditionary Wing

    Dave Tresham, U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, retrieves a dead pigeon that could attract foxes and other predators toward the flightline area at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 3, 2015. Tresham controls the wildlife population in the area through the use of ballistics, habitat modification and education in an effort to reduce aircraft strikes that can hamper the support the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing provides to degrade and defeat the Islamic State during Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brittany E. Jones)

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    Date Taken: 09.03.2015
    Date Posted: 09.24.2015 01:49
    Photo ID: 2193320
    VIRIN: 150903-F-ZE674-165
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 2.3 MB
    Location: (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION)
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    A Ford F-150 pickup truck marked with a 'USDA BASH' decal and a U.S. Air Force license plate (06B03324) is parked in an arid, desert-like environment. A person wearing tan/khaki clothing is standing beside the open driver's door, looking through binoculars. The scene suggests a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) wildlife management operation conducted by USDA personnel on or near a U.S. Air Force installation.
    A cracked white egg shell rests on a light beige sandy surface, with dark brown liquid (yolk/contents) leaking out from the fractures. The egg appears to have been dropped or broken, with its contents spilling onto the sand beneath it. The image is taken at a low angle with shallow depth of field, keeping the egg in sharp focus against a blurred background.
    A man in tan/khaki clothing and sunglasses is crouching near large military-green equipment, likely generators or power units, in a sandy outdoor or semi-enclosed environment. The equipment appears worn and weathered, with open panels revealing wiring and mechanical components. A wire mesh cage or grating is visible in the foreground on the sandy ground.
    A person wearing military camouflage (ACU pattern) clothing is seated inside a vehicle, holding open a bird field guide or identification book. They are pointing at a specific bird illustration on the page, which displays multiple shrike species with labels. The book appears to be a detailed ornithological reference with color illustrations and descriptive text.
    A man in khaki work clothing is inspecting or repairing the exterior wall of what appears to be a large grain storage bin or silo. He is reaching upward with one arm, possibly holding a tool or flashlight, while standing between two large corrugated metal or wooden storage structures. The setting appears to be an agricultural facility with dim, warm lighting filtering through narrow gaps between the structures.
    A person in khaki/tan uniform stands beside a white Ford F-150 4x4 pickup truck in an arid, sandy environment. The individual appears to be holding and examining a document or map near the truck's tailgate. In the background, dense green vegetation (likely reeds or tall grass) contrasts with the sandy terrain, and industrial structures are faintly visible on the horizon.
    The image is taken from inside a vehicle, showing a field guide book titled 'Birds of the Middle East' (Second Edition, Princeton Field Guide) resting on the dashboard. Through the windshield, a person is visible outside the vehicle, appearing to use binoculars or a camera in a flat, arid landscape. The scene strongly suggests a birdwatching or wildlife observation excursion in a Middle Eastern desert or steppe environment.

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