Wildlife Management at Scott AFB

5/17/2013 - Erica McDonald, U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist, holds onto a red tail hawk caught on Scott Air Force Base, May 1, 2013. Red tail hawks and other large birds pose a threat to aircraft landing and taking off. If the plane gets close enough and the bird gets hit, the impact can severely damage the engine and the plane will have to be grounded for repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tristin English)