U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman/Released 251003-M-IM996-1039.JPG
Jan 19, 2026
A lone egret flies away from a runway after being deterred during a Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard patrol of the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 3, 2025. The MCAS Iwakuni BASH program is designed to keep runways and the surrounding area free of any wildlife that could pose a threat to daily flight operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)
CAMERA
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
LENS
EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM
APERTURE
32/10
SHUTTERSPEED
1/160
ISO
125
No camera details available.
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