A red fox avoids the activity associated with taxiway construction activities Dec. 3, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Wildlife has the potential to affect safe aircraft operations both on the ground and in the air at busy airfields. Dover is home to the 436th Airlift Wing which operates C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17A Globemaster IIIs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis)
A red fox crosses the threshold of runway 01 as he tries to outwit Wildlife Management Officer Melody Henderson Dec. 3, 2012. Wildlife has the potential to affect safe ground and air operations at Dover Air Force Base, Del. and the base has an active wildlife management program in place to reduce the dangers. Dover is home to the 436th Airlift Wing which operates the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis)
A red fox is watched by airfield management personnel from their vehicle Dec. 3, 2012, which is parked on a runway. Wildlife has the potential to affect safe ground and air operations at Dover Air Force Base, Del. and the base has an active wildlife management program in place to reduce the dangers. The distinctive shape of the Dover aircraft control tower looms in the background. Dover is home to the 436th Airlift Wing which operates C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17A Globemaster IIIs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis)
Gulls take flight from ponds just off the end of Dover Air Force Base?s runway 01 after being startled by Wildlife Management Officer Melody Henderson Dec. 3, 2012. Wildlife has the potential to affect safe ground and air operations at Dover Air Force Base, Del. and the base has an active wildlife management program in place to reduce the dangers. Dover is home to the 436th Airlift Wing which operates the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis)
A flock of gulls, like these congregating near the approach end of Dover Air Force Base?s runway 01, has the potential to cause damage to or bring down an aircraft. Wildlife like these gulls is great when at the beach, but detrimental to safe airfield operations here at Dover AFB, Del. and such activity is closely monitored by the 436th Flight Safety office. Dover is home to the 436th Airlift Wing which operates the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Greg L. Davis)