Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Mr. Eddie Earwood, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services biologist, assess the airfield for birds at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011. Mr. Earwood, assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety, routinely checks different locations on and around the flightline to ensure there are no birds or varmints that can potentially be a safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

A Long-legged Buzzard waits patiently for varmints at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety Wildlife Biologist, uses different techniques to reduce birds population around the flightline that can potentially cause safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Mr. Eddie Earwood, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services biologist, uses a pyrotechnic to disperse birds around the flight line at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011. Mr. Earwood, assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety, has diffused over 3600 birds since March using a non-lethal technique. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Mr. Eddie Earwood, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services biologist, uses a clap-board method to disband birds that have been lingering in or around the hangars at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011. Mr. Earwood, assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety, routinely checks different locations on and around the flightline to ensure there are no potential health and safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Mr. Eddie Earwood, U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services biologist, uses a clap-board method to disband birds that have been lingering in or around the hangars at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 13, 2011. Mr. Earwood, assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety, routinely checks different locations on and around the flightline to ensure there are no potential health and safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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Bagram's Birdman

A Common Kestrel looks at the camera after chasing birds off the flightline at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 14, 2011. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety Wildlife Biologist, uses the Common Kestrel to deter birds population around the flightline that can potentially cause safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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Bagram's Birdman

Mr. Mohammed Arif, a local contractor, poses for a photo while his Common Kestrel surveys the flightline for any small birds at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, April 14, 2011. Mr. Arif works with the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Safety to keep wildlife from interfering with flying operations.(U.S.Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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Bagram's Birdman

Mr. Mohammed Arif, a local contractor, releases his Common Kestrel to deter birds around the flightline that can potentially cause safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera)

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Bagram USDA Wildlife Service efforts reduce BASH threat

Published April 14, 2011

Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Bagram USDA Wildlife Services

Bagram's Birdman

Bagram's Birdman

Bagram's Birdman