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Barred Warbler
 
All photos of Barred Warbler at Ryhope (Co.Durham) All photos of Barred Warbler Upload a photo of the Barred Warbler at Ryhope (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Barred Warbler at Ryhope (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Sat, 30 Sep 2017
  Ryhope (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Sun, 01 Oct 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Scops Owl
 
Previous Records of Scops Owl - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Scops Owl at Ryhope (Co.Durham) All photos of Scops Owl Upload a photo of the Scops Owl at Ryhope (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Scops Owl at Ryhope (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Sat, 30 Sep 2017
  Ryhope (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Sun, 01 Oct 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Spotted Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Spotted Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) All photos of Spotted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) 
    Taken: Sun, 21 May 2017
  Buttermere (Cumbria) Uploaded: Tue, 23 May 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Spotted Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Spotted Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) All photos of Spotted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) 
    Taken: Sun, 21 May 2017
  Buttermere (Cumbria) Uploaded: Tue, 23 May 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Spotted Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Spotted Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) All photos of Spotted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) 
    Taken: Sun, 21 May 2017
  Buttermere (Cumbria) Uploaded: Tue, 23 May 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Spotted Sandpiper
 
Previous Records of Spotted Sandpiper - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) All photos of Spotted Sandpiper Upload a photo of the Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) All the RBA news reports of the Spotted Sandpiper at Buttermere (Cumbria) 
  adult Taken: Sun, 21 May 2017
  Buttermere (Cumbria) Uploaded: Tue, 23 May 2017
  A beautiful creature in stunning scenery.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Green-winged Teal
 
All photos of Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Green-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 02 Apr 2017
  Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Tue, 04 Apr 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Green-winged Teal
 
All photos of Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Green-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 02 Apr 2017
  Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Tue, 04 Apr 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Cattle Egret
 
Previous Records of Cattle Egret - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Cattle Egret at Stranraer (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Cattle Egret Upload a photo of the Cattle Egret at Stranraer (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Cattle Egret at Stranraer (Dumfries and Galloway) 
    Taken: Sun, 12 Mar 2017
  Stranraer (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Wed, 15 Mar 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Ferruginous Duck
 
Previous Records of Ferruginous Duck - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Ferruginous Duck at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) All photos of Ferruginous Duck Upload a photo of the Ferruginous Duck at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) All the RBA news reports of the Ferruginous Duck at Washington WWT (Co.Durham) 
    Taken: Sat, 04 Mar 2017
  Washington WWT (Co.Durham) Uploaded: Tue, 07 Mar 2017
  Likes playing hide and seek, this one. I got lucky after an extensive search.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Bonaparte's Gull
 
Previous Records of Bonaparte's Gull - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Bonaparte's Gull at Gourock (Clyde) All photos of Bonaparte's Gull Upload a photo of the Bonaparte's Gull at Gourock (Clyde) All the RBA news reports of the Bonaparte's Gull at Gourock (Clyde) 
    Taken: Mon, 20 Feb 2017
  Gourock (Clyde) Uploaded: Tue, 07 Mar 2017
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Pacific Diver
 
Previous Records of Pacific Diver - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) All photos of Pacific Diver Upload a photo of the Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Sun, 22 Jan 2017
  Druridge (Northumberland) Uploaded: Tue, 24 Jan 2017
  Chin strap clearly visible here.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Pacific Diver
 
Previous Records of Pacific Diver - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) All photos of Pacific Diver Upload a photo of the Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Sun, 22 Jan 2017
  Druridge (Northumberland) Uploaded: Tue, 24 Jan 2017
  Chin strap clearly visible here.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Pacific Diver
 
Previous Records of Pacific Diver - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) All photos of Pacific Diver Upload a photo of the Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Pacific Diver at Druridge (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Sun, 22 Jan 2017
  Druridge (Northumberland) Uploaded: Tue, 24 Jan 2017
  A real gem of a bird - rare and confiding... What more could you ask for?
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Blue Rock Thrush
 
Previous Records of Blue Rock Thrush - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Blue Rock Thrush at Stow-on-the-Wold (Gloucestershire) All photos of Blue Rock Thrush Upload a photo of the Blue Rock Thrush at Stow-on-the-Wold (Gloucestershire) All the RBA news reports of the Blue Rock Thrush at Stow-on-the-Wold (Gloucestershire) 
    Taken: Sat, 14 Jan 2017
  Stow-on-the-Wold (Gloucestershire) Uploaded: Sun, 15 Jan 2017
  Nice to enjoy views of it in a more natural setting. More on my website.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Great Northern Diver
 
All photos of Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) All photos of Great Northern Diver Upload a photo of the Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Mon, 02 Jan 2017
  Holy Island (Northumberland) Uploaded: Tue, 03 Jan 2017
  Probably my favourite, this one.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Great Northern Diver
 
All photos of Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) All photos of Great Northern Diver Upload a photo of the Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Mon, 02 Jan 2017
  Holy Island (Northumberland) Uploaded: Tue, 03 Jan 2017
  Chomping on a flatfish - can anyone tell me what fish species it is?
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Great Northern Diver
 
All photos of Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) All photos of Great Northern Diver Upload a photo of the Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the Great Northern Diver at Holy Island (Northumberland) 
    Taken: Mon, 02 Jan 2017
  Holy Island (Northumberland) Uploaded: Tue, 03 Jan 2017
  A very special encounter as dawn broke.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) 
  adult, male Taken: Fri, 30 Dec 2016
  Inverness (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Sat, 31 Dec 2016
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) 
  adult, male Taken: Fri, 30 Dec 2016
  Inverness (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Sat, 31 Dec 2016
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Inverness (Highland and Caithness) 
  adult, male Taken: Fri, 30 Dec 2016
  Inverness (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Sat, 31 Dec 2016
 
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Red-necked Grebe
 
All photos of Red-necked Grebe at Ullswater (Cumbria) All photos of Red-necked Grebe Upload a photo of the Red-necked Grebe at Ullswater (Cumbria) All the RBA news reports of the Red-necked Grebe at Ullswater (Cumbria) 
    Taken: Sat, 03 Dec 2016
  Ullswater (Cumbria) Uploaded: Tue, 06 Dec 2016
  Cracking bird in a stunning setting.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Eastern Black Redstart
 
All photos of Eastern Black Redstart at Torness Point (Lothian) All photos of Eastern Black Redstart Upload a photo of the Eastern Black Redstart at Torness Point (Lothian) All the RBA news reports of the Eastern Black Redstart at Torness Point (Lothian) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 04 Dec 2016
  Torness Point (Lothian) Uploaded: Tue, 06 Dec 2016
  Really came into its own when the sun came out. A stunning creature.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Hooded Merganser
 
Previous Records of Hooded Merganser - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of Hooded Merganser at Kilbirnie (Ayrshire) All photos of Hooded Merganser Upload a photo of the Hooded Merganser at Kilbirnie (Ayrshire) All the RBA news reports of the Hooded Merganser at Kilbirnie (Ayrshire) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 20 Nov 2016
  Kilbirnie (Ayrshire) Uploaded: Wed, 23 Nov 2016
  Elusive at times, very shy and a strong flier - a good contender for a genuine vagrant... or just wishful thinking?
Photo: Sam Northwood
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American White-winged Scoter
 
Previous Records of American White-winged Scoter - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American White-winged Scoter at Murcar  (Aberdeenshire) All photos of American White-winged Scoter Upload a photo of the American White-winged Scoter at Murcar  (Aberdeenshire) All the RBA news reports of the American White-winged Scoter at Murcar  (Aberdeenshire) 
  adult Taken: Wed, 27 Jul 2016
  Murcar  (Aberdeenshire) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Aug 2016
  Eventually found this cracker south of the golf course - after 5 hours of scanning north of the GC and lots of pacing up and down the beach!
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Common Crane
 
All photos of Common Crane at Borgh, Benbecula (Western Isles) All photos of Common Crane Upload a photo of the Common Crane at Borgh, Benbecula (Western Isles) All the RBA news reports of the Common Crane at Borgh, Benbecula (Western Isles) 
    Taken: Sat, 04 Jun 2016
  Borgh, Benbecula (Western Isles) Uploaded: Tue, 07 Jun 2016
  One of many lucky 'flyovers' whilst I was listening to Corncrakes. A magical moment.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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American Wigeon
 
All photos of American Wigeon at Grindon Lough (Northumberland) All photos of American Wigeon Upload a photo of the American Wigeon at Grindon Lough (Northumberland) All the RBA news reports of the American Wigeon at Grindon Lough (Northumberland) 
  adult, male Taken: Sat, 23 Jan 2016
  Grindon Lough (Northumberland) Uploaded: Mon, 25 Jan 2016
  Showed well through the scope but fairly distantly, either in the middle of the water or on the far bank (hence the digiscoped effort). Head appeared bronze (as in this shot) or green depending on the angle of the (rare) sunshine striking it.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Green-winged Teal
 
All photos of Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Green-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) 
    Taken: Sun, 22 Nov 2015
  Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Tue, 24 Nov 2015
  Green-winged by name, green-winged by nature. (Another digiscoped effort.)
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Ring-necked Duck
 
All photos of Ring-necked Duck at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Ring-necked Duck Upload a photo of the Ring-necked Duck at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Ring-necked Duck at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) 
    Taken: Sun, 22 Nov 2015
  Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Tue, 24 Nov 2015
  Not as smart, perhaps, as the Pitlochry bird but still attractive in its own right.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Ring-necked Duck
 
All photos of Ring-necked Duck at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Ring-necked Duck Upload a photo of the Ring-necked Duck at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Ring-necked Duck at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) 
    Taken: Sun, 22 Nov 2015
  Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Mon, 23 Nov 2015
  This bird spent most of its time beyond SLR range at the back of Whooper Pond but it eventually came closer - just before the swan feed and the ensuing mayhem!
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Green-winged Teal
 
All photos of Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Green-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) 
  adult, male Taken: Sun, 22 Nov 2015
  Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Mon, 23 Nov 2015
  Not easy to spot amongst its commoner cousins - especially when most of them are snoozing in the vegetation! (Digiscoped)
Photo: Sam Northwood
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American Golden Plover
 
Previous Records of American Golden Plover - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of American Golden Plover at Anthorn (Cumbria) All photos of American Golden Plover Upload a photo of the American Golden Plover at Anthorn (Cumbria) All the RBA news reports of the American Golden Plover at Anthorn (Cumbria) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 03 Oct 2015
  Anthorn (Cumbria) Uploaded: Tue, 06 Oct 2015
  Record digiscoped shot of this short-stayer.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Ring-billed Gull
 
All photos of Ring-billed Gull at Dingwall (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Ring-billed Gull Upload a photo of the Ring-billed Gull at Dingwall (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Ring-billed Gull at Dingwall (Highland and Caithness) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 29 Aug 2015
  Dingwall (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Sep 2015
  Tricky to pick out initially as it snoozed amongst many other gulls on the roof of the library but thankfully it was the first to come down to the grassy field in front of the building - once the maintenance guy had finished mowing it!
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Rose-coloured Starling
 
All photos of Rose-coloured Starling at Gairloch (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Rose-coloured Starling Upload a photo of the Rose-coloured Starling at Gairloch (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Rose-coloured Starling at Gairloch (Highland and Caithness) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 29 Aug 2015
  Gairloch (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Sep 2015
  See previous.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Rose-coloured Starling
 
All photos of Rose-coloured Starling at Gairloch (Highland and Caithness) All photos of Rose-coloured Starling Upload a photo of the Rose-coloured Starling at Gairloch (Highland and Caithness) All the RBA news reports of the Rose-coloured Starling at Gairloch (Highland and Caithness) 
  adult Taken: Sat, 29 Aug 2015
  Gairloch (Highland and Caithness) Uploaded: Sun, 06 Sep 2015
  This stunning bird showed extremely well at times but often proved elusive, only infrequently returning to the feeders behind the information centre.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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King Eider
 
Previous Records of King Eider - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) All photos of King Eider Upload a photo of the King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) All the RBA news reports of the King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 26 May 2015
  Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Jun 2015
  After a 3 hour wait I experienced 10 minutes of bliss as this beauty came within a stones throw and in beautiful light.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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King Eider
 
Previous Records of King Eider - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) All photos of King Eider Upload a photo of the King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) All the RBA news reports of the King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 26 May 2015
  Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Jun 2015
  After a 3 hour wait I experienced 10 minutes of bliss as this beauty came within a stones throw and in beautiful light.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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King Eider
 
Previous Records of King Eider - BBRC & IRBC records All photos of King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) All photos of King Eider Upload a photo of the King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) All the RBA news reports of the King Eider at Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) 
  adult, male Taken: Tue, 26 May 2015
  Ythan Estuary (Aberdeenshire) Uploaded: Wed, 03 Jun 2015
  After a 3 hour wait I experienced 10 minutes of bliss as this beauty came within a stones throw and in beautiful light.
Photo: Sam Northwood
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Green-winged Teal
 
All photos of Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All photos of Green-winged Teal Upload a photo of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) All the RBA news reports of the Green-winged Teal at Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) 
    Taken: Sun, 16 Nov 2014
  Caerlaverock WWT (Dumfries and Galloway) Uploaded: Mon, 17 Nov 2014
  Nice to see this bird in all its glory once it eventually woke up! (Digiscoped)
Photo: Sam Northwood
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