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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/06/2025

1 week to go until our #Accrington EcoFest 2025! With live music, street performers, food trucks and more, it is sure to be the best celebration of #environmental action in #Hyndburn! A #free, #familyfriendly event for anyone to take part in, join us in Accrington's town centre 10am-3pm.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 06/06/2025

#TheGreatBigGreenWeek starts tomorrow! Check out their site to look for eco events being held across the UK! www.greatbiggreenweek.com/events_calen... Our week of green activities is being capped off with #Accrington EcoFest 2025, the ultimate celebration of environmental action in #Hyndburn!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 05/06/2025

Accrington EcoFest is back for its fourth year! The free, family-friendly event which showcases all things green and environmentally friendly will be held on Broadway in Accrington Town Centre on Sat 14th June 2025, 10am - 3pm. Visit our website to find out more: prospectsfoundation.org.uk/eco-fest/

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Butterfly Conservation Yorkshire @bcyorkshire.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Brimstone lift-off day with temperature touching 17'C in Yorkshire. For the majority of us a Brimstone will be our first butterfly of the year. I was lucky enough to spot two at the Yorkshire Butterfly reserve at Shipley Station while advising on improving the meadow. Comma comes in at second place

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 24/02/2025

#MothMonday We'll be keeping our eyes out for Drinker caterpillars which should be emerging around our wetlands again soon! We've found both the adults and larvae on Peel Park & the Coppice LNR, there is something so endearing about the adult Drinker! #teammoth #mothsmatter #ukwildlife

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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

#SpawnToBeWild Week What type of spawn do I have? Frog spawn is always laid in big clumps whilst toad spawn comes in long chains, like a string of pearls draped over pond weed and submerged plants. 📸Linda Connor & Neil Fletcher

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Hannah @wilderhomestead.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Moth trap produced 16/5 overnight, including a stunning Oak Beauty - also Pale Brindled Beauty (4), Dotted Boarder (9), Chestnut (1), unidentified micro chilling in the fridge for later (1) #TeamMoth VC36 North Herefordshire

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 18/02/2025

Our FREE Willow Heart Weaving Workshop last Monday was a big success! Combining #conservation & #heritagecrafts is very important to us for the #HyndburnsNatureReserves project! Coppicing willow is important for many heritage crafts and also as a important woodland management tool. #uk #hyndburn

Our group of willow heart weavers! They are holding their fantastic willow creations.

Our work space, you can see participants creating the willow hearts by bending the willow gently into shape.

A finished woven willow heart being held by a very proud participant!

Our volunteers coppicing some neglected willow trees which were posing a risk to path users.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 17/02/2025

We've not had a chance to get out with the moth trap this year yet, but here are some of the moths that we caught last February for #MothMonday! A worn Satellite, Chestnut, & 2 Dotted Border. 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #teammoth #mothsmatter #ukwildlife #hyndburn

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 10/02/2025

#MothMonday comes around so quickly! What's better for #valentines week than a True Lover's Knot moth? These moths have such a fascinating pattern on their wings which really makes them stand out from other noctuids. 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #hyndburn #ukwildlife #teammoth #mothsmatter

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UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme @pomscheme.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Join us for "Ten minutes to count the insects", a webinar for #CitizenScienceShowcase - "Flowers, insects and good weather are all you need to take part in PoMS - join us online to find out more". Sunday 23 Feb at 11am - book at ten-minutes-to-count-insects.eventbrite.co.uk @ukceh.bsky.social

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Ten minutes to count the insects! How to monitor pollinators with PoMS

Flowers, insects and good weather are all you need to take part in the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme - join us online to find out more.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 03/02/2025

#MothMonday again already? This intricate beauty is a Latticed Heath which we found in our light trap last July, but you can also see it during the day as well! 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #mothsmatter #teammoth #ukwildlife #accrington

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Be on the lookout for butterflies! 🦋 So far we've received first sightings for Red Admiral, Brimstone, Peacock, Comma and Small Tortoiseshell. What will be next? Think you've got a first sighting? Let us know 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/butterflies/... 📷: Tim Melling, Sophie Hall, Bob Eade

Red Admiral butterfly basking on a birch trunk

A bright yellow Brimstone butterfly feeding on a purple Vinca flower amongst dark green foliage

Small Tortoiseshell butterfly feeding on a dandelion close to the ground

Comma butterfly basking on some chopped wood

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 31/01/2025

Litter-picking at Woodnook Vale LNR, thank you to the #HyndburnsNatureReserves #volunteers for your hard work. Unfortunately, this is just the entrance, email robert.gabryszak@prospectsfoundation.org.uk if you would like to help future cleanups at the site! #accrington #ukconservation

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 30/01/2025

We hear that bluesky likes #mushrooms... Here are some from our volunteer session yesterday! Looks like some old King Alfred's Cakes and Velvet Shank, but we're no #mushroom experts! #ukwildlife #accrington #ukconservation

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 30/01/2025

恭贺新禧! The year of the snake has begun 🐍 Adders like this one can be found in woodlands up and down the UK. They're our only venomous snake, but they keep themselves to themselves and are rarely a danger to humans.

An adder with piercing red eyes coiled on the forest floor.

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Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Last week we received the fantastic news that the use of neonicotinoid pesticides will not be allowed in 2025 📢 This is a huge win for butterflies, and we want to say thank you to all 42,601 of you who helped make this happen! However, the #ButterflyEmergency is not over yet. 🚨

Group of butterfly and moth supporters standing outside the Houses of Parliament with butterfly-shaped signs and a giant Marsh Fritillary puppet. Text overlay reads 'Neonic pesticide use denied for 2025/26' with alarm and butterfly graphic

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UKBMS @ukbms.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The video of the UK Moth Recorders meeting is now available, grab yourself a brew and watch it here - buff.ly/3PTy9RB There are talks on day flying moths and fascinating research into why flying insects are drawn to and circle lights, and what we can do about it #UKMRM

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Our annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting took place online on 25th January 2025.Chapters:00:00 - Intro06:39 - National Moth Recording Scheme Update by Zoe Randl...

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The Bee Guy @thebeeguy.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 26 Bumblebees are docile creatures and only sting when they feel threatened and even then as a last resort. Only females (queens/workers) sting. #Bumblebees don’t die after stinging as the stinger is smooth and doesn’t catch in human skin. #bees 🌍🐝

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The Bee Guy @thebeeguy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

#theBeeAt3 Basic bee facts every day at 3pm. # 27 Solitary Bees: Account for over 90% of bee species. Don’t live in colonies. Don’t have a queen. Don’t make honey/wax. Aren’t aggressive. Don’t swarm. Rarely sting. Vary in size but are usually smaller than #bumblebees. #bees #nature #dandelion 🌍🐝

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 27/01/2025

Anyone lost a trolley? 🛒 Lots of bramble, willow, and birch removal at #HyndburnsNatureReserves in January! Thank you to our #volunteers for helping us remove this scrub to benefit ground flora and keep paths clear! #ukconservation #accrington #oswaldtwistle #hyndburn #lancashire #windfallfund

A before and after of bramble and overgrown vegetation being removed to revitalise an old meadow space. A shopping troll is can be seen which was entangled in the overgrown mess!

Before and after of birch coppicing to benefit bilberry and heather.

Before and after of Willow tree coppicing to prevent branches from falling on to the path.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 27/01/2025

What an amazing resource! Wish we had known about this sooner.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 27/01/2025

Some Elephant Hawk-moths for #MothMonday! These glamourous moths were sadly missing from all of our moth traps last year, but we did find a few caterpillars nearby so we're hopeful for this year! #mothsmatter #teammoth #hyndburn #accrington #ukwildlife

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British Nature Guide @britishnatureguide.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

The Essex Skipper. One of the three skippers found in the north-west of England, along with the Small and Large. To identify the Essex Skipper, look for the plain brown wings and the antennae that looks as if they have been dipped in black ink. #Butterflies

Essex Skipper, scientific name Thymelicus lineola. A small butterfly, with even smaller beetles.

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Butterfly Conservation Yorkshire @bcyorkshire.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Some of Yorkshires butterfly species were hit badly by the 2024 bad weather with a quarter of our species down more than 70%. There are worrying signs of once common species like Green-viened White, Small Copper, Small Skipper and Common Blue are in permanent and quite quick decline!

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UKBMS @ukbms.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Tomorrow is the UK Moth Recorders meeting. We are looking forward to some lepidopteran highlights from 2024. buff.ly/40iIjBf

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JNCC @jncc.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

🙌 Excited to be on BlueSky! Follow us to learn more about how we provide scientific evidence & advice to help decision makers #TurnScienceIntoAction for nature. We work across land & sea with partners in the UK, UK Overseas Territories & Crown Dependencies & around the 🌍 #ForNaturePeoplePlanet

A colour image of a group of people looking out to sea

A colour image of a Ringlet butterfly on a thistle

A colour image of two common dolphins breaching

A colour image of a group of people in a woodland park

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 24/01/2025

We love skippers! Something about them makes them seem more approachable than other butterflies, and male skippers are the perfect models whilst they are perching on leaves! 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR #butterfly #ukwildlife

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Robson Peisley @robsonpeisley.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

I’ve just completely filled the UK Conservation, Wildlife, and Landscapes starter pack - check out who’s new & share! Spanning all areas of UK biodiversity & the 4 countries! If I’ve missed you, an organisation, or page then comment, and if I get enough I’ll work on pt. 2 😊 go.bsky.app/LNv5K8h

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Big Garden Birdwatch Storm Advice 💨 For for your count, check your local forecast for calmer weather. It looks like Sunday will be the best day for most of us. And above all, stay safe. Good counting, everyone! #BigGardenBirdWatch

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 24/01/2025

Check before you travel! ⚠️ With the arrival of Storm Éowyn overnight, and weather warnings in place across the country, check on any disruption or planned property closures here -

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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

"Gorse, a wholly natural alternative to toothpicks" *Not recommended for human dental hygiene 😉 A fabulous photo of one of our conservation grazing Exmoor Ponies at Old Lodge Nature Reserve. #ComedyWildlife 📸 Exmoor Pony © Christian Moss

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Sustainable Farming @sustainablefarming.bsky.social · 14/01/2024

Planning your garden? Think like a pollinator! 🐝 - Little Green Space

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British Nature Guide @britishnatureguide.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

One of our most colourful moths and caterpillars in the UK is theday-flying Cinnabar Moth. Look for them wherever you find their food plant the Ragwort. Moths fly around May and caterpillars can be seen in July. #Moths

Cinnabar Moth, scientific name Tyria jacoaeae. The moth vividly black and red, the caterpillar black and yellow.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 23/01/2025

We are hosting a #BigGardenBirdwatch event at our community allotment in #Accrington! A great opportunity to meet other birders and take part in some citizen science.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 23/01/2025

Important work being done to keep track of factors affecting our flowering plants. Definitely need to give this a go next year!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 23/01/2025

#Oak Sapling Rescue! To maintain the health of our heathland habitat @ Peel Park & the Coppice, these poor baby oaks were doomed to be cut down. But after a successful rescue mission, they are now living happily elsewhere in #Hyndburn & at our tree nursery. #accrington #conservation #treeplanting

Oak Sapling rescue on The Coppice. A group of volunteers and our project officers are holding the rescued oak trees.

A freshly dug up Oak tree held by our project officer Robert.

Our project officer Robert potting on the rescued oak saplings at our new Tree Nursery.

Our volunteer planting one of the rescued oaks at one of tree planting sites.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 22/01/2025

#WaterfallWednesday? Who knew! We have plenty of great waterfalls throughout #Hyndburn, but our recent trip to Jackhouse nature reserve treated us with this wonderful fern and waterfall combo!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 22/01/2025

#WaterfallWednesday? Who knew! We have plenty of great waterfalls throughout #Hyndburn, but our recent trip to Jackhouse nature reserve treated us with this wonderful fern and waterfall combo!

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

If, like @bsbiscience.bsky.social, you need a support for your monitor, or if you want more info on c3.5K British & Irish wild plants, you need #PlantAtlas2020! #BSBImember? Visit the members' area of our website to claim a 50% discount on the Atlas in print. Or visit the website: plantatlas2020.org

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Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre @tverc1.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The Freshwater Habitats Trust PondNet #SpawnSurvey is back, running from Dec to May! 🐸✨ Last year 2000+ records were submitted. Keep an eye out for signs of #frog or #toad spawn and send in your results. Your Leaping contribution makes a BIG difference! freshwaterhabitats.o...

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Get involved in the PondNet Spawn Survey. Record frog or toad spawn sightings to help us learn more about amphibian breeding activity.

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UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme @pomscheme.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The UK #Pollinator Monitoring Scheme is pleased to join Bluesky! Follow us for information on the scheme, and on #pollinators, #plants and #insects. Looking forward to the start of the new survey season on 1 April 2025.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 21/01/2025

Fascinating read about Tauros! Our meadow habitats really suffer without the impacts of large herbivores, excited to the results of this study. In the meantime, we'll keep our trusty contractor on hand to help restore Hyndburn's meadows with his compact tractor!

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 20/01/2025

Dreaming of burnet moths during this dreary Monday afternoon! Those striking red & black markings are always a treat to spot on a summer walk. 📸: Peel Park & the Coppice LNR Left: 6-spot Burnet Right: Narrow-bordered 5-spot Burnet #mothmonday #mothsmatter #teammoth #ukwildlife #accrington

Narrow-bordered 5-spot Burnet moth on Creeping Thistle

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

And, just for fun, here's a reminder of all the birds we've shared so far! These have all been recorded in previous #BigGardenBirdwatch years... so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

10 Common Birds to Spot on Your Big Garden Birdwatch with illustrations. Featured birds include: Blackbird (male black, female brown), Blue Tit (blue, yellow, white face), Goldfinch (red face, yellow wings), Great Tit (yellow chest, black head), Magpie (black, white, long tail), Robin (orange breast), Starling (iridescent black), Woodpigeon, Long-tailed Tit, and House Sparrow

10 less common garden birds for the Big Garden Birdwatch. Coal Tit: Black cap, white cheeks. Wren: Brown, upright tail. Nuthatch: Blue-grey back, orange underside. Dunnock: Brown, grey tones. Song Thrush: Brown, speckled chest. Great Spotted Woodpecker: Black, white, red. Rock Dove: Grey, iridescent neck. Collared Dove: Pale beige, black collar. Chaffinch: Male pinkish, female brown.

Illustrations of 10 less common garden birds: Tree Sparrow (brown with a black cheek spot), Pied Wagtail (black and white with a long tail), Rook (glossy black with a pale beak), Fieldfare (grey head, brown back, speckled chest), Blackcap (male: grey with a black cap, female: brown with a chestnut cap), Common Gull (grey wings, white body), Stock Dove (blue-grey), Jay (pinkish with blue wing patch

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The countdown is on and our final ‘10 birds’ guide is here... Spotting these on your patch? Now that’s lucky! 😍 With the #BigGardenBirdwatch just days away, sign up here: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...

"10 Birds You’d Be Lucky to Spot on Your Big Garden Birdwatch" features ten bird species. Top row: Hawfinch with a large bill and chestnut plumage, Corn Bunting with streaked brown feathers, and Skylark with a crest and buff colouring. Middle row: Linnet with a red breast and brown wings, Lesser Redpoll hanging upside down with a red cap, and Brambling with a striking orange chest. Bottom row: Marsh Tit with a black cap and pale underparts, a male Yellowhammer with bright yellow plumage and a female with streaked brown, a Green Woodpecker with a red crown and green body, and a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker with black and white markings and a red patch on the male’s head.

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 16/01/2025

#ThrowbackThursday to our leaky dam creation 3 years ago! We created it to reduce flood risk at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR, whilst also creating valuable habitat for #wildlife! It is now doing that job perfectly. Thank you to @ribbleriverstrust.bsky.social for the assist! #hyndburn

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 14/01/2025

What's better on a rainy day than to visit your local stream? On a site visit to Jackhouse nature reserve today we saw some beautiful water features & #bryophytes. The reserve is within the UK's "Rainforest Zone" which is not hard to believe looking at these mossy trees! #hyndburn #ukwildlife

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Richard Fox @richardfoxbc.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

My final moth scores for 2024 are 903 species recorded (excluding aggs), 136 lifers (115 micros, 21 macros) & 4,825 records, all now sent to the relevant County Moth Recorders. UK moth life list now stands at 1,245 species. We go again for 2025… (📷Orange Moth) #teammoth

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The PROSPECTS Foundation @prospectsfoundation.org.uk · 13/01/2025

Our #HyndburnsNatureReserves volunteers were out on-site thinning birch to benefit heath species. It is currently quite magical-looking at Peel Park & the Coppice LNR, with icicles adoring the waterfalls and great views of the landscape! #hyndburn #accrington #windfallfund #snowday

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