Almost springtime at Travis AFB

A great horned owl hides deep within the branches of a tree Dec. 11, 2019, at Travis Air Force Base, California. In Northern California, great horned owls begin to pair up in October, and the nesting may start between December and February. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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Almost springtime at Travis AFB

A honey bee collects pollen from a blooming Western Redbud tree Feb. 15, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The western redbud is native on dry slopes, usually next to a spring or seasonal creek. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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A juvenile red-tailed hawk is on the hunt Feb. 15, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. These birds are common across the United States. The hawk will gain its red tail after reaching maturity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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A Say's phoebe flycatcher sits on a backyard fence in base housing, Feb. 14, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. These birds are common across the western United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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A small insect shelters within the bloom of a California poppy Feb. 15, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The California poppy (Eschscholzia Californica) was designated the state flower of California in 1903. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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A western pond turtle swims through algae, Feb. 15, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The western pond turtle is indigenous to California and it makes its home in the permanent ponds on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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A great egret makes a landing along the edge of the duck pond Feb. 15, 2020, at Travis Air Force Base, California. Great Egrets wade in shallow water to hunt fish, frogs and other small aquatic animals. They typically stand still and watch for unsuspecting prey to pass. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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A northern shrike perches on a wire Feb. 15, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. A predatory songbird, the northern shrike breeds during winter in the northern United States.

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A mourning dove perches on a barbed wire fence Feb. 15, 2020, at Travis Air Force Base, California. It is one of the most abundant and widespread of all North American birds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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A golden eagle watches for passing prey from a pole, Feb. 15, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. The Golden eagle is one of the largest, fastest and nimblest raptors in North America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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A burrowing owl watches for passing prey, Feb. 15, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. Burrowing owls can be found in grasslands, rangelands, agricultural areas, deserts, or any other open dry area with low vegetation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

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Almost springtime at Travis AFB

A great egret makes its way along the edge of the duck pond, Feb. 15, 2020 at Travis Air Force Base, California. Great egrets wade in shallow water to hunt fish, frogs and other small aquatic animals. They typically stand still and watch for unsuspecting prey to pass.

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Almost springtime at Travis AFB

Published Feb. 20, 2020
60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

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