Travis wildlife

A Canadian goose makes a splash in the Duck Pond at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. Canadian Geese are regular visitors on Travis. There is usually at least one new batch of goslings every spring. Travis is host to many kinds of wildlife, including threatened or endangered species. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

Travis wildlife

The Burrowing Owl, listed as a bird species of special concern, makes Travis Air Force Base, Calif., its home Jan. 13, 2017. It often perches near its hole; when approached too closely, it will bob up and down and finally dive into its burrow. The bird usually claims burrows that have been abandoned by squirrels, but is capable of digging its own. Recent reports show this small owl is declining in population in California. Travis is host to many kinds of wildlife, including threatened or endangered species. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

Travis wildlife

A Double-Crested Cormorant spreads its wings to absorb the sun’s warmth at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. The cormorant is a common visitor to the Duck Pond on base. During the breeding season, this diving bird sports an impressive pair of fringes over each eye. Travis is host to many kinds of wildlife, including threatened or endangered species. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

Travis wildlife

A Red Eared Slider turtle sunbathes on a rock at the edge of the Duck Pond at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. Red Eared Sliders are considered an invasive species in northern California where they can take over the habitat of indigenous species such as the Western Pond Turtle, which also resides on Travis AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

Travis wildlife

A wild male turkey wanders through a stand of eucalyptus trees at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. Turkeys can be found at several locations on base where there is a fairly large transient population. Travis is host to many kinds of wildlife, including threatened or endangered species. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

Travis cares for the environment

Recent rains have filled vernal and permanent ponds located on Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. There are more than 800 areas with vernal pool and wetland features covering approximately 81 acres of Travis supporting a multitude of life forms. These areas are protected under the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act. The acts also protect the federally listed species that live and breed in these habitats, like the California tiger salamander and vernal pool fairy shrimp. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

Travis cares for the environment

The moon sets early on a winter morning Jan. 13, 2017 at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. The moon, 238,000 miles from Earth and 2,160 miles in diameter, was called the Full Wolf Moon in January by Native Americans and early colonials. It was believed to appear when wolves howled in hunger outside villages. Currently, there are no wolves on Travis AFB. Travis is host to many kinds of wildlife, including threatened or endangered species. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)

Travis cares for wildlife, environment

Published Jan. 30, 2017
By Heide Couch
60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Canadian goose makes a splash in the Duck Pond at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 13, 2017. Canadian Geese are regular visitors on Travis. There is usually at least one new batch of goslings every spring. Travis is host to many kinds of wildlife, including threatened or endangered species. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Heide Couch)