29th November 2024 – overcast/showers/rain later ESE4/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 38 Common Scoter, 26 Red-throated Diver, 8 Shag, 7 Red-breasted Merganser, 2 Guillemot and single Great Northern Diver and Kittiwake.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved a single Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 8 Shoveler and a Whooper Swan.
Miscellaneous
An exceptional 5 Barn Owl hunted the island and the Hooded Crow remains.
Low key autumn migration continues
28th November 2024 – overcast ESE2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Redwing, 6 Fieldfare and 3 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Pink-footed Goose flew through and 2 Stock Dove were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 16 Shoveler and 12 Goldeneye and waders included 10 Greenshank and 4 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Barn Owl hunted the island and the Hooded Crow remains.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Redwing, 6 Fieldfare and 3 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 30 Pink-footed Goose flew through and 2 Stock Dove were logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 16 Shoveler and 12 Goldeneye and waders included 10 Greenshank and 4 Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
At least 2 Barn Owl hunted the island and the Hooded Crow remains.
Hen Harrier and Little Gull
25th November 2024 – overcast WSW5/8
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 42 Kittiwake, 14 Common Scoter, 7 Razorbill, 3 Guillemot, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Little Gull.
Wildfowl and Waders
Eight Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
A ringtail Hen Harrier hunted the island.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 42 Kittiwake, 14 Common Scoter, 7 Razorbill, 3 Guillemot, 2 Red-throated Diver and a Little Gull.
Wildfowl and Waders
Eight Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
A ringtail Hen Harrier hunted the island.
Another Cetti’s Warbler
22nd November 2024 – wintery showers NW2/3
Offshore
The sea provided 8 Common Scoter, 4 Pintail, 3 Red-throated Diver, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved single Fieldfare and Song Thrush. A Cetti’s Warbler was also newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
Two Whooper Swan and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Eight Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl and 4 Water Rail were logged.
Offshore
The sea provided 8 Common Scoter, 4 Pintail, 3 Red-throated Diver, 2 Red-breasted Merganser and a Shag.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved single Fieldfare and Song Thrush. A Cetti’s Warbler was also newly arrived.
Diurnal Migration
Two Whooper Swan and a Lesser Redpoll flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Eight Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl and 4 Water Rail were logged.
Another frosty morning
21st November 2024 – bright and frosty/calm then NNW/8
Offshore
A congregation of 30 Shag were offshore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing and 5 Song Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Woodcock were indicative of cold weather movement.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 3 Water Rail were logged.
Offshore
A congregation of 30 Shag were offshore.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 12 Redwing and 5 Song Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
Two Woodcock were indicative of cold weather movement.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 3 Water Rail were logged.
A quiet frosty morning
20th November 2024 – bright and frosty NNW2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) provided 20 Red-throated Diver, 12 Shag, 8 Common Scoter, 8 Razorbill and 2 Kittiwake.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) provided 20 Red-throated Diver, 12 Shag, 8 Common Scoter, 8 Razorbill and 2 Kittiwake.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
A few Redwing still on the move
19th November 2024 – overcast/cold N2/4
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced 22 Common Scoter, 12 Razorbill, 8 Red-throated Diver, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Shag and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 6 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was the best of the rest were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced 22 Common Scoter, 12 Razorbill, 8 Red-throated Diver, 4 Red-breasted Merganser, 3 Shag and 2 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Redwing.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 6 Shoveler.
Miscellaneous
A Water Rail was the best of the rest were the best of the rest.
Good numbers of wildfowl and waders
18th November 2024 – overcast/cold E1/2
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 35 Shag, 8 Guillemot and 8 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Blackbird and 14 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 9 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3,357 Wigeon, 576 Teal, 518 light-bellied Brent Goose and 247 Pintail while waders included 5,600 Oystercatcher, 1,685 Dunlin, 1,186 Redshank, 400 Golden Plover, 192 Grey Plover, 21 Greenshank, 2 Jack Snipe and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 56 Little Egret, two Water Rail and single Barn Owl and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea produced 35 Shag, 8 Guillemot and 8 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 14 Blackbird and 14 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 9 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Wildfowl included 3,357 Wigeon, 576 Teal, 518 light-bellied Brent Goose and 247 Pintail while waders included 5,600 Oystercatcher, 1,685 Dunlin, 1,186 Redshank, 400 Golden Plover, 192 Grey Plover, 21 Greenshank, 2 Jack Snipe and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 56 Little Egret, two Water Rail and single Barn Owl and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Black Guillemot, Great Northern Diver and Mediterranean Gull
17th November 2024 – rain/showers NNW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 34 Common Scoter, 16 Razorbill, 14 Red-throated Diver, 7 Gannet and single Black Guillemot, Great Northern Diver and Mediterranean Gull.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 14 Barnacle Goose and 6 Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
Raven, Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0800-0900) produced 34 Common Scoter, 16 Razorbill, 14 Red-throated Diver, 7 Gannet and single Black Guillemot, Great Northern Diver and Mediterranean Gull.
Wildfowl and Waders
A group of 14 Barnacle Goose and 6 Shoveler were logged.
Miscellaneous
Raven, Peregrine and Merlin were the best of the rest.
Great Northern Diver
16th November 2024 – early rain clearing to sunny spells NNW3/5
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced 57 Common Scoter, 52 Razorbill, 27 Kittiwake 22 Gannet, 16 Guillemot, 9 Red-throated Diver, 3 Shag and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 27 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Offshore
Observations over the sea (0745-0845) produced 57 Common Scoter, 52 Razorbill, 27 Kittiwake 22 Gannet, 16 Guillemot, 9 Red-throated Diver, 3 Shag and a Great Northern Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 4 Redwing.
Diurnal Migration
A total of 27 Whooper Swan flew through.
Wildfowl and Waders
Waders included 10 Greenshank and a Jack Snipe.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains and 2 Merlin were the best of the rest.
Thrush migration stalls
15th November 2024 – overcast/mist/murk/mizzle SW2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Blackbird and a Song Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 457 light-bellied and a single dark-bellied bird and waders included 10 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and a Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 10 Blackbird and a Song Thrush.
Wildfowl and Waders
The Brent Goose flock held 457 light-bellied and a single dark-bellied bird and waders included 10 Greenshank and a Black-tailed Godwit.
Miscellaneous
Two Merlin and a Barn Owl were the best of the rest.
Cetti’s Warblers
13th November 2024 – sunny spells/calm
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 17 Blackbird, 12 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush and single Brambling, Mistle Thrush and Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
The morning produced: 100 Jackdaw, 80 Woodpigeon, 10 Lesser Redpoll, 8 Whooper Swan, 2 Brambling and single Siskin and Stock Dove.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock and 6 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Cetti’s Warblers included a singing male; several Barn Owl were hunting the island at dawn and 3 Water Rail called. The island’s “woodland” added 36 Redwing, 11 Fieldfare, 2 Brambling and single Goldcrest and Mistle Thrush.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 17 Blackbird, 12 Redwing, 3 Song Thrush and single Brambling, Mistle Thrush and Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
The morning produced: 100 Jackdaw, 80 Woodpigeon, 10 Lesser Redpoll, 8 Whooper Swan, 2 Brambling and single Siskin and Stock Dove.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock and 6 Greenshank were logged.
Miscellaneous
Two Cetti’s Warblers included a singing male; several Barn Owl were hunting the island at dawn and 3 Water Rail called. The island’s “woodland” added 36 Redwing, 11 Fieldfare, 2 Brambling and single Goldcrest and Mistle Thrush.
Late movement continues
12th November 2024 – sunny spells/calm
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 18 Common Scoter, 14 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 25 Redwing, 24 Blackbird, 10 Fieldfare and 5 Song Thrush, also logged was a single Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
The morning produced: 500 Woodpigeon, 160 Pink-footed Goose, 100 Jackdaw, 3 Stock Dove, 2 Siskin and single Rock Pipit and Lesser Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
Single Short-eared Owl and Barn Owl were hunting the island at dawn and 2 Water Rail called.
Offshore
A scan of the sea revealed 18 Common Scoter, 14 Shag and a Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 25 Redwing, 24 Blackbird, 10 Fieldfare and 5 Song Thrush, also logged was a single Chiffchaff.
Diurnal Migration
The morning produced: 500 Woodpigeon, 160 Pink-footed Goose, 100 Jackdaw, 3 Stock Dove, 2 Siskin and single Rock Pipit and Lesser Redpoll.
Miscellaneous
Single Short-eared Owl and Barn Owl were hunting the island at dawn and 2 Water Rail called.
More movement
11th November 2024 – sunny spells V1
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 26 Redwing, 20 Blackbird and a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few species were again on the move with 260 Pink-footed Goose, 90 Jackdaw, 50 Woodpigeon, 10 Whooper Swan, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Stock Dove and 2 Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock was seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 26 Redwing, 20 Blackbird and a Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few species were again on the move with 260 Pink-footed Goose, 90 Jackdaw, 50 Woodpigeon, 10 Whooper Swan, 6 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Stock Dove and 2 Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A Woodcock was seen.
Miscellaneous
The Hooded Crow remains.
Still thrushes and pigeons
9th November 2024 – overcast/murky SE2
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 40 Redwing and 9 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few species remain on the move with 1390 Woodpigeon, 13 Whooper Swan and 5 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 5 Jack Snipe were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl was hunting at dawn. The island’s woodland held 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap and a Goldcrest.
Mammals
Recent sightings involve 3 Roe Deer, 3 Grey Squirrel and an Otter.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 40 Redwing and 9 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
A few species remain on the move with 1390 Woodpigeon, 13 Whooper Swan and 5 Lesser Redpoll logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
A total of 5 Jack Snipe were seen.
Miscellaneous
A Barn Owl was hunting at dawn. The island’s woodland held 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 2 Blackcap and a Goldcrest.
Mammals
Recent sightings involve 3 Roe Deer, 3 Grey Squirrel and an Otter.
More thrush and Woodpigeon movement
8th November 2024 – overcast/murky SE3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 72 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move with 880 Woodpigeon, 600 Fieldfare and 3 Redwing logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Another Woodcock was logged.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 72 Redwing and 3 Fieldfare.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move with 880 Woodpigeon, 600 Fieldfare and 3 Redwing logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
Another Woodcock was logged.
Miscellaneous
A Raven was the best of the rest.
Thrush and Woodpigeon movement continues
7th November 2024 – overcast/drizzle at times SE3/5
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 50 Razorbill and 2 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Redwing, 25 Fieldfare, 14 Blackbird and single Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move through the morning with 410 Woodpigeon, 250 Fieldfare, 140 Redwing, 120 Starling and 10 Chaffinch logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow continues its residency and 5 Rook were logged. The island’s “woodland” added single Woodcock and Chiffchaff.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 50 Razorbill and 2 Common Scoter.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 20 Redwing, 25 Fieldfare, 14 Blackbird and single Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move through the morning with 410 Woodpigeon, 250 Fieldfare, 140 Redwing, 120 Starling and 10 Chaffinch logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow continues its residency and 5 Rook were logged. The island’s “woodland” added single Woodcock and Chiffchaff.
Thrushes continue to move through
6th November 2024 – overcast/murk/drizzle at times ESE2/3
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 60 Redwing, 51 Fieldfare, 14 Blackbird, 5 Song Thrush and 2 Mistle Thrush. Also seen were 7 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move through the morning with 330 Fieldfare, 300 Starling, 295 Redwing, 265 Woodpigeon, 90 Jackdaw, 20 Chaffinch, 12 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Rock Pipit and a Stock Dove logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow continues its residency and single Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl Merlin, Peregrine and Water Rail were also seen.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 60 Redwing, 51 Fieldfare, 14 Blackbird, 5 Song Thrush and 2 Mistle Thrush. Also seen were 7 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
Birds were again on the move through the morning with 330 Fieldfare, 300 Starling, 295 Redwing, 265 Woodpigeon, 90 Jackdaw, 20 Chaffinch, 12 Siskin, 2 Lesser Redpoll, 2 Rock Pipit and a Stock Dove logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
The long-staying Hooded Crow continues its residency and single Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl Merlin, Peregrine and Water Rail were also seen.
Another thrush day
5th November 2024 – overcast/murk/light drizzle ESE1/2
Grounded Migrants
Grounded thrushes in the early morning murk involved 80 Redwing, 10 Fieldfare and 4 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
The skies added a further 70 Fieldfare, 20 Redwing, 12 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Mistle Thrush and 2 Siskin.
Miscellaneous
Best of the rest were 2 Water Rail and single Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl and Merlin.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded thrushes in the early morning murk involved 80 Redwing, 10 Fieldfare and 4 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
The skies added a further 70 Fieldfare, 20 Redwing, 12 Lesser Redpoll, 3 Mistle Thrush and 2 Siskin.
Miscellaneous
Best of the rest were 2 Water Rail and single Short-eared Owl, Barn Owl and Merlin.
Migration persists
4th November 2024 – overcast E1/2
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 55 Razorbill, 39 Shag, 14 Common Scoter, 10 Guillemot and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded thrushes early morning involved 21 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare, 10 Blackbird and 4 Song Thrush. Also seen were 8 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
The skies again led the way with 250 Fieldfare, 60 Pink-footed Goose, 18 Lesser Redpoll, 12 Siskin, 12 Whooper Swan and 10 Redwing.
Miscellaneous
Best of the rest were 10 Twite, 3 Water Rail, 2 Short-eared Owl and single Barn Owl and Peregrine. However, it was disappointing that time had to be spent this morning litter picking after weekend visitors to the Short-eared Owl viewpoint.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 55 Razorbill, 39 Shag, 14 Common Scoter, 10 Guillemot and a Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded thrushes early morning involved 21 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare, 10 Blackbird and 4 Song Thrush. Also seen were 8 Stonechat.
Diurnal Migration
The skies again led the way with 250 Fieldfare, 60 Pink-footed Goose, 18 Lesser Redpoll, 12 Siskin, 12 Whooper Swan and 10 Redwing.
Miscellaneous
Best of the rest were 10 Twite, 3 Water Rail, 2 Short-eared Owl and single Barn Owl and Peregrine. However, it was disappointing that time had to be spent this morning litter picking after weekend visitors to the Short-eared Owl viewpoint.
Migration still underway
3rd November 2024 – overcast/calm/light drizzle at times
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 300 Razorbill, 150 Common Scoter, 37 Shag, 10 Guillemot, 4 Red-throated Diver and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded thrushes early morning involved 100 Redwing, 10 Fieldfare, 7 Blackbird and 2 Song Thrush. Also seen were single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Another busy day in the skies with 700 Woodpigeon, 640 Pink-footed Goose, 470 Fieldfare, 60 Redwing, 30 Chaffinch, 20 Whooper Swan, 14 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Brambling and 2 Siskin logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
Best of the rest were 4 Water Rail, 2 Raven, 2 Merlin and a Barn Owl. A check of the island’s woodland added a further 56 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare and single Woodcock, Jay and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Offshore
An early morning check of the sea revealed 300 Razorbill, 150 Common Scoter, 37 Shag, 10 Guillemot, 4 Red-throated Diver and 3 Gannet.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded thrushes early morning involved 100 Redwing, 10 Fieldfare, 7 Blackbird and 2 Song Thrush. Also seen were single Chiffchaff and Goldcrest.
Diurnal Migration
Another busy day in the skies with 700 Woodpigeon, 640 Pink-footed Goose, 470 Fieldfare, 60 Redwing, 30 Chaffinch, 20 Whooper Swan, 14 Lesser Redpoll, 5 Brambling and 2 Siskin logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
Best of the rest were 4 Water Rail, 2 Raven, 2 Merlin and a Barn Owl. A check of the island’s woodland added a further 56 Redwing, 5 Fieldfare and single Woodcock, Jay and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Visible migration dominates
2nd November 2024 – overcast/light drizzle at times SSE2/3
Grounded Migrants
Grounded thrushes early morning involved 10 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A busy day in the skies with 1100 Woodpigeon, 510 Starling, 500 Redwing, 120 Jackdaw, 70 Fieldfare, 12 Chaffinch, 6 Brambling, 6 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll and single Mistle Thrush and Stock Dove logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
Best of the rest were 4 Raven, 2 Water Rail and single Merlin and Barn Owl.
Grounded Migrants
Grounded thrushes early morning involved 10 Redwing and 2 Song Thrush.
Diurnal Migration
A busy day in the skies with 1100 Woodpigeon, 510 Starling, 500 Redwing, 120 Jackdaw, 70 Fieldfare, 12 Chaffinch, 6 Brambling, 6 Siskin, 4 Lesser Redpoll and single Mistle Thrush and Stock Dove logged through the morning.
Miscellaneous
Best of the rest were 4 Raven, 2 Water Rail and single Merlin and Barn Owl.
Shag influx
1st November 2024 – overcast/early drizzle W2/3
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 70 Razorbill, 54 Shag, 56 Common Scoter, 4 Guillemot and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 11 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare and 2 Song Thrush. Also seen was a late Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move with 3 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The group of Shoveler increased to 16 birds and 2 Black-tailed Godwit were seen.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included 2 Short-eared Owl and 2 Water Rail squealed.
Offshore
A check of the sea produced 70 Razorbill, 54 Shag, 56 Common Scoter, 4 Guillemot and 3 Red-throated Diver.
Grounded Migrants
Early morning thrushes involved 11 Redwing, 2 Fieldfare and 2 Song Thrush. Also seen was a late Blackcap.
Diurnal Migration
A few birds were on the move with 3 Lesser Redpoll and 2 Siskin logged.
Wildfowl and Waders
The group of Shoveler increased to 16 birds and 2 Black-tailed Godwit were seen.
Miscellaneous
Raptors included 2 Short-eared Owl and 2 Water Rail squealed.
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