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Pectoral Sandpiper
 
All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper at Rumworth Lodge Reservoir (Greater Manchester) All photos of Pectoral Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Rumworth Lodge Reservoir (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Pectoral Sandpiper at Rumworth Lodge Reservoir (Greater Manchester) 
  juvenile Taken: Mon, 16 Sep 2013
  Rumworth Lodge Reservoir (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 18 Sep 2013
  Bit distant but good record for GM area
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Sparrowhawk
 
All photos of Sparrowhawk at Prestwich (Greater Manchester) All photos of Sparrowhawk Upload a photo of the Sparrowhawk at Prestwich (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Sparrowhawk at Prestwich (Greater Manchester) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 17 Sep 2013
  Prestwich (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Tue, 17 Sep 2013
  So close .
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Sparrowhawk
 
All photos of Sparrowhawk in Greater Manchester All photos of Sparrowhawk Upload a photo of the Sparrowhawk at My garden (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Sparrowhawk at My garden (Greater Manchester) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 17 Sep 2013
  My garden (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Tue, 17 Sep 2013
  Lucky to witness this in my garden today- not if you were the goldfinch though
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Lesser Scaup
 
Previous Records of Lesser Scaup - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Scaup at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Lesser Scaup Upload a photo of the Lesser Scaup at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Scaup at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  male Taken: Sat, 07 Sep 2013
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Sat, 07 Sep 2013
  3 hrs with the bird mainly asleep and no light, returned to the car and started off home. The sun came out so I turned around and hot footed it back. The bird had woken up and was about 15 foot from the bank. Nice bit of evening light to capture him in.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Lesser Scaup
 
Previous Records of Lesser Scaup - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Lesser Scaup at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All photos of Lesser Scaup Upload a photo of the Lesser Scaup at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Lesser Scaup at Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) 
  male Taken: Sat, 07 Sep 2013
  Pennington Flash Country Park (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Sat, 07 Sep 2013
  3 hrs with the bird mainly asleep and no light, returned to the car and started off home. The sun came out so I turned around and hot footed it back. The bird had woken up and was about 15 foot from the bank. Nice bit of evening light to capture him in.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Wryneck
 
All photos of Wryneck at Holme next the Sea (Norfolk) All photos of Wryneck Upload a photo of the Wryneck at Holme next the Sea (Norfolk) All the RBA news reports of the Wryneck at Holme next the Sea (Norfolk) 
    Taken: Thu, 05 Sep 2013
  Holme next the Sea (Norfolk) Uploaded: Sat, 07 Sep 2013
  At the nature reserve. Fed well for 10 mins and then flew off into scrub to finally disappear for the evening.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Spoonbill
 
All photos of Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of Spoonbill Upload a photo of the Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
    Taken: Wed, 03 Apr 2013
  Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Apr 2013
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Spoonbill
 
All photos of Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of Spoonbill Upload a photo of the Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
    Taken: Wed, 03 Apr 2013
  Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Apr 2013
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Spoonbill
 
All photos of Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of Spoonbill Upload a photo of the Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the Spoonbill at Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
    Taken: Wed, 03 Apr 2013
  Marshside Marsh RSPB (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Apr 2013
  After a 5 hr wait the bird eventually came close enough for a shot .It was very cold and I was glad of the thermals I had on.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red Kite
 
All photos of Red Kite in Yorkshire All photos of Red Kite Upload a photo of the Red Kite at private site (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red Kite at private site (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 12 Feb 2013
  private site (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 18 Feb 2013
  Baited the birds with a dead pheasant, took two days before one landed to feed.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red Kite
 
All photos of Red Kite in Yorkshire All photos of Red Kite Upload a photo of the Red Kite at private site (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red Kite at private site (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 12 Feb 2013
  private site (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 18 Feb 2013
  Baited the birds with a dead pheasant, took two days before one landed and started to feed.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Waxwing
 
All photos of Waxwing at Llandudno (Conwy) All photos of Waxwing Upload a photo of the Waxwing at Llandudno (Conwy) All the RBA news reports of the Waxwing at Llandudno (Conwy) 
  adult Taken: Thu, 15 Nov 2012
  Llandudno (Conwy) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Nov 2012
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Waxwing
 
All photos of Waxwing at Llandudno (Conwy) All photos of Waxwing Upload a photo of the Waxwing at Llandudno (Conwy) All the RBA news reports of the Waxwing at Llandudno (Conwy) 
  adult Taken: Thu, 15 Nov 2012
  Llandudno (Conwy) Uploaded: Fri, 16 Nov 2012
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Rose-coloured Starling
 
All photos of Rose-coloured Starling at Rhos-on-Sea (Conwy) All photos of Rose-coloured Starling Upload a photo of the Rose-coloured Starling at Rhos-on-Sea (Conwy) All the RBA news reports of the Rose-coloured Starling at Rhos-on-Sea (Conwy) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 18 Jun 2012
  Rhos-on-Sea (Conwy) Uploaded: Tue, 19 Jun 2012
  10hrs in the sun and I have a face a lot pinker than the bird. Not quite as obliging as the previous day but I had to persevere and the bird eventually gave a photo opportuinity. Hope he is still around at weekend for a return trip.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Yellow Wagtail
 
All photos of Yellow Wagtail at Elton (Greater Manchester) All photos of Yellow Wagtail Upload a photo of the Yellow Wagtail at Elton (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Yellow Wagtail at Elton (Greater Manchester) 
  adult, male Taken: Wed, 16 May 2012
  Elton (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 16 May 2012
  From people better qualified than myself, this appears to be a cross thunbergi/ flava,. Either way it is not the british yellow wag and a great bird to get at a local res, Elton res 160512
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Yellow Wagtail
 
All photos of Yellow Wagtail at Elton Resr (Greater Manchester) All photos of Yellow Wagtail Upload a photo of the Yellow Wagtail at Elton Resr (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Yellow Wagtail at Elton Resr (Greater Manchester) 
  adult, male Taken: Wed, 16 May 2012
  Elton Resr (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 16 May 2012
  From people better qualified than myself, this appears to be a cross thunbergi/ flava,. Either way it is not the british yellow wag and a great bird to get at a local res, Elton res 160512
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Common Crossbill
 
All photos of Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) All photos of Common Crossbill Upload a photo of the Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 19 Feb 2012
  Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Tue, 21 Feb 2012
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Common Crossbill
 
All photos of Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) All photos of Common Crossbill Upload a photo of the Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 19 Feb 2012
  Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Tue, 21 Feb 2012
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Common Crossbill
 
All photos of Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) All photos of Common Crossbill Upload a photo of the Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Common Crossbill at Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) 
  adult, female Taken: Sun, 19 Feb 2012
  Dovestone Resr (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Tue, 21 Feb 2012
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Hawfinch
 
All photos of Hawfinch at Sizergh Castle (Cumbria) All photos of Hawfinch Upload a photo of the Hawfinch at Sizergh Castle (Cumbria) All the RBA news reports of the Hawfinch at Sizergh Castle (Cumbria) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 01 Feb 2012
  Sizergh Castle (Cumbria) Uploaded: Thu, 02 Feb 2012
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Hawfinch
 
All photos of Hawfinch at Sizergh Castle (Cumbria) All photos of Hawfinch Upload a photo of the Hawfinch at Sizergh Castle (Cumbria) All the RBA news reports of the Hawfinch at Sizergh Castle (Cumbria) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 01 Feb 2012
  Sizergh Castle (Cumbria) Uploaded: Thu, 02 Feb 2012
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Snow Bunting
 
All photos of Snow Bunting at Kinmel Bay (Conwy) All photos of Snow Bunting Upload a photo of the Snow Bunting at Kinmel Bay (Conwy) All the RBA news reports of the Snow Bunting at Kinmel Bay (Conwy) 
  male Taken: Thu, 17 Nov 2011
  Kinmel Bay (Conwy) Uploaded: Fri, 18 Nov 2011
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Snow Bunting
 
All photos of Snow Bunting at Kinmel Bay (Conwy) All photos of Snow Bunting Upload a photo of the Snow Bunting at Kinmel Bay (Conwy) All the RBA news reports of the Snow Bunting at Kinmel Bay (Conwy) 
  male Taken: Thu, 17 Nov 2011
  Kinmel Bay (Conwy) Uploaded: Fri, 18 Nov 2011
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Glossy Ibis
 
Previous Records of Glossy Ibis - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Glossy Ibis at Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB (Cheshire and Wirral) All photos of Glossy Ibis Upload a photo of the Glossy Ibis at Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB (Cheshire and Wirral) All the RBA news reports of the Glossy Ibis at Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB (Cheshire and Wirral) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 13 Nov 2011
  Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB (Cheshire and Wirral) Uploaded: Sun, 13 Nov 2011
  Not the best, no sun and foggy haze all day. Nice record shot though.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Glossy Ibis
 
Previous Records of Glossy Ibis - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Glossy Ibis at Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB (Cheshire and Wirral) All photos of Glossy Ibis Upload a photo of the Glossy Ibis at Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB (Cheshire and Wirral) All the RBA news reports of the Glossy Ibis at Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB (Cheshire and Wirral) 
  first-winter Taken: Sun, 13 Nov 2011
  Burton Mere Wetlands RSPB (Cheshire and Wirral) Uploaded: Sun, 13 Nov 2011
  Not the best, no sun and foggy haze all day. Nice record shot though.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Great Northern Diver
 
All photos of Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) All photos of Great Northern Diver Upload a photo of the Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 19 Oct 2011
  Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 19 Oct 2011
  EOS 50D, canon 500 +1.4
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Great Northern Diver
 
All photos of Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) All photos of Great Northern Diver Upload a photo of the Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 19 Oct 2011
  Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 19 Oct 2011
  Plenty of wing flaps tonight, may be getting ready to move on
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Great Northern Diver
 
All photos of Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) All photos of Great Northern Diver Upload a photo of the Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Great Northern Diver at Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) 
  adult Taken: Sun, 16 Oct 2011
  Ringstone Edge Reservoir (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Mon, 17 Oct 2011
  Lovely to see in full summer plumage
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red-throated Diver
 
All photos of Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of Red-throated Diver Upload a photo of the Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
  adult Taken: Fri, 09 Sep 2011
  Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Fri, 09 Sep 2011
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red-throated Diver
 
All photos of Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of Red-throated Diver Upload a photo of the Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
  adult Taken: Fri, 09 Sep 2011
  Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Fri, 09 Sep 2011
 
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red-throated Diver
 
All photos of Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All photos of Red-throated Diver Upload a photo of the Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) All the RBA news reports of the Red-throated Diver at Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) 
  adult Taken: Fri, 09 Sep 2011
  Fleetwood (Lancashire and North Merseyside) Uploaded: Fri, 09 Sep 2011
  A superb summer plumage bird
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Kingfisher
 
All photos of Kingfisher in Greater Manchester All photos of Kingfisher Upload a photo of the Kingfisher at undisclosed (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Kingfisher at undisclosed (Greater Manchester) 
  adult, male Taken: Mon, 01 Aug 2011
  undisclosed (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Tue, 02 Aug 2011
  Pellet regurgitation.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red Kite
 
All photos of Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) All photos of Red Kite Upload a photo of the Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 19 Jul 2011
  Harewood (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 20 Jul 2011
  Not as many or as easy as Gigrin, but if you are patient they eventually come along.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red Kite
 
All photos of Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) All photos of Red Kite Upload a photo of the Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 19 Jul 2011
  Harewood (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 20 Jul 2011
  Not as many or as easy as Gigrin, but if you are patient they eventually come along.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red Kite
 
All photos of Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) All photos of Red Kite Upload a photo of the Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 19 Jul 2011
  Harewood (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 20 Jul 2011
  Not as many or as easy as Gigrin, but if you are patient they eventually come along.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Red Kite
 
All photos of Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) All photos of Red Kite Upload a photo of the Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Red Kite at Harewood (Yorkshire) 
    Taken: Tue, 19 Jul 2011
  Harewood (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Wed, 20 Jul 2011
  Not as many or as easy as Gigrin, but if you are patient they eventually come along.
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Dotterel
 
All photos of Dotterel at Rochdale (Greater Manchester) All photos of Dotterel Upload a photo of the Dotterel at Rochdale (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Dotterel at Rochdale (Greater Manchester) 
  female Taken: Tue, 03 May 2011
  Rochdale (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 04 May 2011
  Nine birds on Brown Wardle hill , Rochdale at present. Lovely day out and a nicely sunburnt neck to show for it! 03/05/11
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Dotterel
 
All photos of Dotterel at Rochdale (Greater Manchester) All photos of Dotterel Upload a photo of the Dotterel at Rochdale (Greater Manchester) All the RBA news reports of the Dotterel at Rochdale (Greater Manchester) 
  female Taken: Tue, 03 May 2011
  Rochdale (Greater Manchester) Uploaded: Wed, 04 May 2011
  Nine birds on Brown Wardle hill , Rochdale at present. Lovely day out and a nicely sunburnt neck to show for it! 03/05/11
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Black Grouse
 
All photos of Black Grouse in Yorkshire All photos of Black Grouse Upload a photo of the Black Grouse at Private site (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Black Grouse at Private site (Yorkshire) 
  adult, male Taken: Thu, 21 Apr 2011
  Private site (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 22 Apr 2011
  A 0130 start to the day in order to get to the lek before the birds, Well worth the effort
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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Black Grouse
 
All photos of Black Grouse in Yorkshire All photos of Black Grouse Upload a photo of the Black Grouse at Private site (Yorkshire) All the RBA news reports of the Black Grouse at Private site (Yorkshire) 
  adult, male Taken: Thu, 21 Apr 2011
  Private site (Yorkshire) Uploaded: Fri, 22 Apr 2011
  A 0130 start to the day to get to the lek before the birds did. Well worth the effort
Photo: Ivan Ellison
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