Nicholas Filippelli, a USDA Wildlife Biologist, holds a great horned owl after capture and relocation, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 4, 2026. In 2025, 60 predatory birds were humanely trapped and successfully relocated to surrounding mountainous areas away from the base. As part of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program, USDA Wildlife Biologists continuously monitor the airfield for wildlife activity, disperse flocks, conduct wildlife depredation, perform bird activity surveys, disease testing, and coordinate with flying units to provide bird activity heat maps and times to lower strike-incidence opportunities. (Courtesy Photograph by Nicholas Filippelli)
| Date Taken: | 03.04.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.24.2026 15:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9770615 |
| VIRIN: | 260304-Z-XX000-1001 |
| Resolution: | 2561x3415 |
| Size: | 2.92 MB |
| Location: | MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, US |
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