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Peak Deer Season Page 4
Fall Migration Page 5
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WELCOME HELEN BOOMSMA Executive Director
Fall is here! The Center’s trails are the perfect place to view all the changes to the natural world that the season ushers in! In this issue of Panorama, learn about fall bird migration, an event that is in many ways different than migration in spring, with some birds traversing an ocean to get to their winter destination. Discover Wisconsin’s amazing owls and read about why this is a special time of year for Wisconsin’s deer population. At the same time that nature is going through its seasonal changes, our Center is filled with students. On-site or at schools, we’re offering fun, experiential, and adaptive programming in ways that accommodate and enrich whatever learning format families are choosing. Participants in our new Field Days program engage in educational activities while exploring seasonal changes outdoors. Offered on Wednesday and Friday mornings and afternoons for students in K5-5th grade, Field Days provide great opportunities for your child’s learning days. No two Field Days are alike, so sign up your child for one or multiple sessions to experience the wonders of nature with our naturalists! Our new Nature Activity Boxes allow your child to learn various bird topics, including All About Owls, Migration, and Everything Birds, in an interactive and self-guided manner at home. Each box contains five lessons with information sheets, video links, and materials for activities. You and your family can work at your own pace while you learn more about our feathered friends! Our fun-filled boxes can be purchased at our Nature Store or on our website. In order to ensure that our programming is accessible to all schools and other organizations, we have adapted our in-person programs to two modes of virtual delivery: live stream or pre-recorded. Over a platform such as Zoom, a naturalist will present one of our amazing environmental education programs. During the hour, students will have an opportunity to interact with our educators through their computers while learning more about the natural world. Our pre-recorded, themed programs are insightful, engaging, and educational. Designed for elementary students and created by our naturalists, each package includes a 20-minute video and complementary learning materials. We continue to offer our traditional field trips at the Center and nature-based programs at your site, delivered in a manner that is optimally safe for all involved. Experience the wonder of raptors, up-close reptiles and amphibians, and Wisconsin nature in a high-quality in-person format. In addition, our team has been creating meaningful content that suits your need to remain engaged with the natural world. Our programs for people of all ages are conducted in a safe manner, with smaller group sizes and thoughtfully designed interactions. Our offerings include guided hikes, Raptor Saturdays, adult field trips, a book club, and more.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers Aliah Berman President Benjamin T. Pavlik Treasurer Meg Kinney Secretary Jane B. Bell VP-Development John Schaub VP-Governance Board Barbie Brennan Nelson Shane Delsman Heidi Dondlinger John E. ‘Jack’ Gebhardt Timothy J. Gerend Amy Giuffre Matt Haas Sanderson S. ‘Andy’ Read Benjamin F. Rikkers Jeff Rusinow Carol Wolcott Past Presidents John H. Kopmeier, Jr. Philip R. Smith Dennis L. Fisher Terrence K. Knudsen Thomas J. McCutcheon Thomas B. Fitzgerald Randolph H. Dean Stephen F. Geimer Thomas J. Drought David K. Hoover John S. McGregor Margarete R. Harvey John Grunau Director Emeritus Dorothy K. Vallier (1910-2013)
If experiencing the Center in a more casual way is more to your liking, we are open for hikes through our prairies and woodlands, across our ponds and ravine, and down to the Lake Michigan shoreline. There is plenty of space to register for a morning or afternoon walk through our trails.
Welcome to our new board members: Barbie Brennan Nelson | Brennan Insurance Agency, Inc. Jeff Rusinow | Angel Investor & Avid Birder
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Schlitz Audubon is an independent, locally supported partner of the National Audubon Society.
SEASONAL SIGHTINGS
Visit the Center and discover the beauty of autumn! MICHELLE ALLISON Adult Programs Coordinator
Autumn brings about a time of transition, unlike any other time of year. As the daylight hours decrease, the shorter photoperiod triggers a multitude of changes in the plants and animals at the Center.
ried away by wind or water. Late blooming asters and goldenrods transition from purple and gold flowers to intricate seed pods which will take root in the prairies and flourish for years to come.
You will witness one of the most striking seasonal transitions by climbing our 60-foot observation tower to view the deciduous trees. As leaves lose their green pigments from chlorophyl, warm hues dominate the canopy as seen from this bird’s eye perspective. In the woodland trails below the tower, red squirrels, gray squirrels, and chipmunks scurry underfoot and high in the branches as they collect provisions for the upcoming winter.
As autumn progresses, more discoveries await you in front of the Visitor Center. Near the walkway, one plant is getting ready to bloom! American witch-hazel is a tall shrub which produces delicate yellow flowers in October and November, just as other trees’ leaves are falling. This plant holds another surprise in store - while its flowers are in bloom, the fruit from the previous season matures and the seeds are explosively discharged from their capsule. You may even witness the seeds dispersing a distance of up to 25 feet!
The Center’s ponds are also undergoing dramatic shifts as the air begins to cool. You may see or hear busy muskrats, aquatic mammals that inhabit many of our ponds, who are building lodges and fortifying them for the winter ahead. In contrast, it may seem that the frogs and turtles have disappeared. These ectothermic amphibians and reptiles are actually preparing for brumation, similar to hibernation, when they will retreat to a hibernaculum, or shelter, and slow their metabolic processes over winter.
Even closer to the building, you may encounter some late migrating songbirds perching in a tamarack tree, taking a quick rest stop on their journey south. As the season progresses, you will notice something unique about these conifers. While most conifers are considered evergreens because they keep their needles all year, in October the tamarack’s leaves will change to a smokey golden color before dropping to the ground for the winter. The tamarack is Wisconsin’s only native deciduous conifer.
A walk along the new boardwalk from Teal Pond through the prairie reveals seasonal changes in the vegetation. In early fall, brown cattail flower heads turn to fluff, so their seeds can be car-
Visit the Center throughout fall to witness the awesome changes in the color of leaves, vegetation, and animal activity. Wonderous sights are available to you throughout the entire season.
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NATURE EDUCATION
Peak Deer Season CRAIG MATTSON Communication Specialist
It’s peak deer season at the Center. September through December is mating season, and evidence of white-tailed deer activity abounds if you know what to look for. During this time, termed the rut, this animal’s driving purpose is to mate, and as such there are behaviors that deer engage in that are unique. As you spot the signs of these hormone-fueled white-tailed deer, it’s good to know about what motivates the various behaviors behind what you find on the trail. SIGNS OF DEER If there is snow, tracks can lead people directly to deer. They can also lead people to their activity, such as signs of a buck rubbing on tamarack trees, which deer prize for their scent. The evidence of this behavior is called a rub, which is the scraped off bark of trees where males have cleaned their antlers of velvet coating. They clean off the velvet because females are attracted to polished antlers, and it is a prime example of mating behavior. Another way for males to get attention is to dig in the ground near a tree and leave their scent by depositing urine in the churned-up dirt. The scent is designed to alert females that a male motivated to mate is in the vicinity. The hole left behind is called a scrape. On the way to get to a tree where they leave the scrape, people can see signs of deer in the form of scat, or droppings, as well as patches of fur left on trees. WHAT DEER EAT Most of these signs take place in areas where white-tailed deer 4
congregate, where there is a good concentration of food. They like the edge of the forest near fields, where there are low-growing plants that provide nutritious material to eat. Deer are browsers instead of grazers, eating large amounts of twigs instead of grassy material. When a deer has been eating twigs, it leaves behind something called browse, which are markings on the branches where it pulled off the end of the woody stem. These creatures don’t have top teeth, so they literally pull off the twig rather than bite it off. Schlitz Audubon is a perfect habitat for deer, as the low woody growth in the forest and near the prairies provides the best variety of diet for them. In the winter, a prime food source is white cedar, red osier dogwood, and basswood. As a non-woody food source, they also like lady bugs, which exist in congregations on the floor of the forest. There is something majestic about seeing a white-tailed deer or a buck close up, and visitors hiking at Schlitz Audubon have a good chance of seeing one. It’s a stress-free environment and with deer focused on mating, they are more visible this time of year. Some bucks may grow large and display sizeable antlers, so the next time you’re hiking at the Center and spot a buck, count how many antler points it has. Though the Center’s deer are accustomed to people, they are still wild creatures and should be appreciated at a safe distance. People should refrain from feeding the deer as well. Enjoy this deer-friendly habitat for what it can show you about the deer’s mating season that applies throughout the region.
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FEATURE
Fall Migration
The Return Flight South
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FEATURE
Orange-crowned Warbler in autumn
CRAIG MATTSON Communication Specialist With Contributions from: Zoe Finney, Aubrey Ellickson Fulsaas, and Don Quintenz
People have wondered where birds go during winter for thousands of years. Early theories included the idea of hibernation and even transmutation between species. One theory from the 1700s came close: it involved migration, but the birds’ destination was thought to be the moon. Then, in the early 1800s, a German named Count von Bothmer discovered a stork with a spear lodged in its body while he was on his estate. He took the bird to a professor who said that it must have come from Africa. Over time, other birds were found with spears in their bodies, demonstrating that other storks were also flying from Africa. These discoveries paved the way for our current understanding of migration. Migration is relatively new to our understanding, so there are still many mysteries surrounding it. Development of scientific instruments have just recently allowed researchers to pinpoint exactly where birds go during the migration cycle. This advancement has showed us how complex migration is and has brought forth even more questions. We do, however, now have a basic understanding of how it works. WHY DO BIRDS MIGRATE IN THE FALL? When fall arrives in Wisconsin, migratory birds have finished nesting and raising young, the driving force motivating the birds to originally fly north. Once their young are grown, the birds return to where they came from in the spring. There are a number of factors causing birds to fly south for winter. A major one is food availability. By fall, insects that were plentiful in the spring and summer in the northern range are less abundant. But they are still plentiful in the warmer climate of the south. Birds must establish territories in the south to take advantage of this food source and gain strength to prepare to nest again. 6
Temperatures are getting colder at this time, and though many birds can survive the colder temperatures when food is available, most neo-tropical migrants can’t. The arriving cold signals that it’s time for the birds to go to warm climates. Later in the summer, the changing duration of light, called photoperiod, is also a deciding factor motivating the birds to search for more welcoming habitats. There is a genetic underpinning that tells many birds that it’s time to move on as well. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FALL & SPRING MIGRATION Fall migration is in many ways quite different from the spring event. Some birds take a different route back to their wintering grounds. Blackpoll Warblers, who have the longest migration of any warbler, fly up the Mississippi Flyway in spring but return to the tropics via the Atlantic Ocean. Overall, fall migration is less distinct in nature compared to spring, and the timing of birds’ departure is more flexible. The main impetus for migration is less urgent, as birds aren’t trying to find a mate or to establish nests. Similarly, because they aren’t looking to pair up, male birds display less colorful plumage and they don’t sing in fall, just making various calls such as contact calls and alarm calls. It is very difficult to even tell some species of songbirds such as the warblers apart at this time of year, also partly due to their duller, non-breeding plumage. To confuse things even more, the less colorful juveniles and females fly south along with the males. THE VARIETY OF MIGRATORY PATTERNS Birds in Wisconsin follow a number of migratory patterns. There are birds who don’t migrate at all, permanent residents who stay here year-round. One is the White-breasted Nuthatch, who you’ll see clinging to the trunks of trees eating insects all year. You’ll also find the Black-capped Chickadee foraging at the tips of branches. These birds, among other residents, are known to visit feeders in winter. Another pattern, short-distance migration, involves moving small distances, such as within one or between several states.
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FEATURE FEATURE Red-winged Blackbirds follow this behavior; their winter range is mostly in Illinois and father south in the US. Many of the spectacular birds that we look for in the spring, such as warblers and other songbirds, undergo long-distance migration. These are the neo-tropical migrants, breeding in the US and Canada and then wintering in Central and South America. They are considered true migrants and are pre-programmed to follow this pattern regardless of food availability or weather. Baltimore Orioles, Scarlet Tanagers, and Indigo Buntings are good examples, with these species migrating back to the tropics. Some birds follow out-of-the ordinary migratory styles. Species who are partial migrants will go to wintering grounds, but some will stay if the winter is mild. Crows are believed to be partial migrants, with some staying in their breeding grounds over winter and others migrating to locations of various distances. Partial migration is still not fully understood, however, and while an individual follows the same pattern over time, the species behavior is sometimes difficult to predict.
Indigo Bunting in late summer/ early autumn
THE PROCESSION OF SPECIES DURING FALL The earliest birds to return south are shorebirds. At the Center, look for shorebirds migrating beginning in July and peeking in August. They include the Solitary Sandpiper, with its blackish under-wings and white belly making it uniquely identifiable in flight, and the Killdeer, who like dry habitat. Their white belly and Nomadic migrants follow resources and are not tied to the neck are contrasted by the tawny wings and back and black ring causal factors of temperature, light, or genes. They are also not around its lower neck. as strongly connected to a pre-determined destination when migrating. This is the case with Cedar Waxwings, who wander Around August, viewers will begin to see songbirds migrating, including warblers. The majority of warblers will migrate later in from place to place following food. the season, mostly in August and September, and are seen at the Waterfowl present an interesting facet to migration. Some Center as late as October. Some of the warblers you will see inwaterfowl species’ winter destination is Milwaukee, as they clude the Orange-crowned Warbler, whose wintering grounds are are seeking the closest locations to their Canadian and Arctic farther north than most warblers and whose migration is closely homes offering open water. In Wisconsin, look for Common tied to food availability. The olive-colored, non-breeding TennesGoldeneye, with males having an all-white body and dark ir- see Warbler is easily confused with the Orange-crowned Warbler idescent green head, and Greater Scaup, with dark head and in appearance except for the white patch under its tail. It is found chest and contrasting white sides, among others hunting in high in the trees and also migrates from September to October. Yellow-rumped Warblers, known for their streaky brown and yellow the waters of Lake Michigan through winter. coloration, will fill up southern forests in the fall. BIRD NAVIGATION One question that is often asked is how birds find their way Also on the move at this time, kettles of Broad-winged Hawks and back to their wintering grounds. Birds navigate in many ways. other raptors will fill the skies on the way to their winter destiThey can follow the stars and track the sun’s movements. nations. On a nice blustery October day with strong northerly or Birds are also aware of the earth’s magnetism and can recog- northwesterly winds, look for hawks flying together in the hunnize features of stopover sites and geographic markers as well. dreds or even thousands. Researchers believe many birds have an imprint of where they need to go encoded within. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird Observing birds throughout the year at the Center is a rewardmigrates to south of the Mexican border. But it is a solitary ing experience. Watch migration in fall, and then see the species bird, so when a juvenile travels over the Gulf of Mexico for the that stay over winter. When spring arrives, look for bird species first time to the exact location its ancestors came from, it does you saw during fall migration returning to their northern breedso with no assistance from other birds. Scientists think its ing grounds. In summer, observe nesting birds to complete the yearly cycle. destination must be genetically programmed.
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RAPTOR EDUCATION
Owls in Wisconsin
LIZ ALAGNA & MADELYN SISLOW Raptor Educators
Owls are some of the most beloved and fascinating birds in the raptor world, but spotting or hearing them can pose quite the challenge. These night hunters are designed for stealth, blending seamlessly into the trees as they remain still and silent waiting for the sun to set. While owls are known for their impressive hoots, their language consists of a range of calls, screeches, and whistles. The four most common owls that are found yearround in Wisconsin include the Northern Saw-whet, Eastern Screech, Barred, and Great Horned Owl.
and rivers. They are adapted to hunting fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. When you’re hiking in these areas, keep your eyes peeled for a medium-sized owl, about 18 inches tall and boasting a wingspan of three to four feet. You’ll also see their heavily barred plumage, with gray and white stripes providing excellent camouflage with the deciduous and coniferous tree bark they nest in. You’ll want to keep your ears open, as Barred Owls have an extremely distinctive call. Their hoot sounds like the question “who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all?”
The Northern Saw-whet Owl is the smallest owl species in Wisconsin. Standing at only seven inches tall with a 17-inch wingspan, these tiny birds can easily conceal themselves perched in the dense coniferous trees. They have mottled brown bodies and white facial disks and eyebrows that connect in a 'Y' over their beaks, framing their oversized yellow eyes. Deer mice make up the majority of the Northern Saw-whet owl’s diet, but they will prey upon other small rodents and insects when necessary. The best time of year to hear these owls calling to each other is during late winter and early spring on their northern breeding grounds. Their call is a distinctive too-too-too song which they whistle back to back at an even pitch.
The largest owl species regularly found in Wisconsin is also the most common: the Great Horned Owl. They can stand up to two feet tall, with distinct feather tufts on top of the head. Their soft, rounded wings can reach lengths of more than four feet, allowing them the strength to catch mammals ranging in size from voles to skunks and gophers. Their camouflage aids them in sneaking up on their prey, with sooty, mottled brown bodies, a reddish facial dish, and white patch on the throat. As one of the biggest owl species wherever they live, they are not afraid to be vocal, sending out loud hoots. While these owls are native year-round and relatively common, there are up to seven other species of owls that could be spotted in Wisconsin: Barn Owls, Northern Hawk Owls, Great Gray Owls, Long and Short-eared Owls - classified as birds of “special concern” by the Wisconsin DNR, Boreal Owls, and Snowy Owls. Of these, the Snowy Owl is the bird you’re most likely to see. They often migrate south to Wisconsin between November and March, and are utterly unmistakable, with stark white plumage and bright yellow eyes.
Eastern Screech Owls, pictured to the right, are another small owl species found in the state, averaging at eight inches tall with a 20-inch wingspan. An easily identifying feature is the feather tufts on top of their head. These prominent tufts can aid in camouflage, as their plumage resembles tree bark with complex banding and splotching. Screech Owls can either be mostly gray or a reddish-brown morph, but you are more likely to see the gray morph in this area of Wisconsin. They prefer mixed woodlands where they can perch in tree cavities and watch for large insects As you hike Wisconsin’s forests this fall in search of owls, you or small rodents to prey upon. Their call sounds like a descending may be lucky enough to spot all four of the most common spewhinny followed by a short burst of even-pitched trills. cies found here. Owls are incredibly exciting to catch sight of, but it can be even more exhilarating to identify them by their You are most likely to spot a Barred Owl in trees near wetlands hoots and calls.
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RAPTOR EDUCATION
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DEVELOPMENT
Hardwood Swamp Restoration
CARRIE BECKER Director of Development
A rare habitat type called southern hardwood swamp is being restored in what was once a degraded corner of the Center, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and hundreds of hardworking volunteers. Uncommon in this region even prior to European settlement, today it is estimated that less than 1% of southeastern Wisconsin could be classified as this habitat type. According to Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, southern hardwood swamps are characterized by their seasonally high water tables that usually dry out by late summer, and are located in basins not associated with major rivers. They also tend to have a higher component of plant species that prefer these hydrologic conditions. Our four-acre hardwood swamp project area fits this description perfectly and is an ideal location to restore this diverse wetland community.
For many years, Schlitz Audubon staff and volunteer land stewards have been removing invasive shrubs and herbaceous species and felling hazardous ash. When the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agreed to help fund restoration, an extensive planting plan was established to begin this fall. So far this year, volunteers and staff have planted 2,632 herbaceous plugs. Among those planted is a wide variety of native wildflowers, including wild bergamot, wild columbine, and blackeyed Susan.
Volunteers and staff will continue planting 715 trees to replace the dying ash canopy within the project area. Important tree species include swamp white oak, bur oak, hackberry, and sycamore. These trees will provide food and cover for migrating and canopy nesting birds and provide leaf litter used as overwintering habitat Part of Schlitz Audubon’s Conservation Plan is to conserve and for several bumblebee species. restore wildlife populations of greatest conservation need, and as a rare habitat type, southern hardwood swamp performs a very In addition to the trees, our hardworking team will plant 250 important ecological role. The restored understory will support shrubs, including silky dogwood, winterberry, elderberry, and many pollinator species, including rusty patched bumble bee and nannyberry. By supplementing the low cover currently in the monarch butterfly, and provide food, cover and breeding habitat for area, these plantings will help establish the desired 10% shrub migratory birds, including Pine Warbler, Wood Thrush, American cover that is typical of hardwood swamps. Woodcock, and Northern Flicker. The increased hydroperiod of the swamp will also provide essential spring stopover habitat for The best way to experience the project area is to volunteer! More many additional species of greatest conservation need. planting is slated to occur in spring 2021, when staff and volunteers will plant 24,500 herbaceous plugs in the project area. Located between Brown Deer Road and the West Meadows loop, This will require an enormous effort, and the Center welcomes for many years most visitors would likely have overlooked this groups and individuals to get involved. If interested, contact area. The Center used to be a working farm, and an old agricul- Volunteer Coordinator Marie Honel at 414-352-2880 x144 or tural drainage ditch still bisects this area. Colonization by highly mhonel@schlitzaudubon.org. invasive reed canary grass and the loss of three ash species due to emerald ash borer, make restoring this area regionally significant. 10
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THANK YOU In Memory Of Stefanie Lee Abramson Ned and Katerina Brickman Dana and Steve Emold Sheri and Lloyd Levin Margie Stein Suzanne Ajer Geri and Marvin Olson Evelyn Nuzum Brocher Tom Brocher Susuan Caucutt Richard and Lois Best Dee Dee Ugent
Chet Lukaczewicz Ed and Connie Smidebush
Terrence K. Knudsen Dan and Kay Esposito
Molly Malone Madeline Duffy Kaitlyn Schobert-Hofstetter
Raptors, Raptor Staff, and Raptor Volunteers Ken and Barb Wardius Stacy Zacher
Joe Martin Dave Sunderland Sheila Redel Darlene Friedrich Wiliam and Joan Rock Julienne M. Rock
Cynthia Chiuminatto Chloe Chiuminatto
Marjorie W. Rooney Laura G. Rooney
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Carl Rundquist Liz K. Harper
Dr. Robert Gordan Joyce and Chris Michelstetter Jeanne Harrison Jerome Harrison Jared Hestetune Elizabeth Luetzow Terry Johnson Michele Beaulieux Charles and Colette Carlson Virginia Carlson Liz Germanotta David V. Jennings III Sarah Johnson Joe Karpfinger Paul Kosidowski and Kathy Donius Sarah Luongo Cynthia Short Carmine Simmons Andrew Stillman Carl Wasielewski Jeremy Levinson Thomas J. Basting, Sr. Silke and Ken Cole Joseph and Dina Goode Luke and Heidi Jeter Ann Linder Berna Levy Betsy Engman
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Richard A. Sachs Jr Tom and Mary Jo Dempsey Ruben and Silvia Lewin Florence and Marshall Schwid Jewish Community Foundation – Florence and Marshall Schwid Memorial Fund Anne Stratton Green Tree Garden Club Olive (Cissy) Van Dyke Scannell Bryson Green Tree Garden Club Joan Van Ryzin Anonymous
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Fall 2020 PANORAMA
Nature Activity Learning Boxes Your child will discover a fun-filled world of learning and exploration in your own home! Each of our three themes explores a comprehensive bird topic and contains five science-based, hands-on lessons to inspire creative and applied thinking. Video lessons narrated by our Raptor Educators are included. Your child can work and learn at their own pace using the exciting world of birds as a learning platform! They can be shipped to any residence in Wisconsin or purchased in our Nature Store for $75 each and are appropriate for elementary-aged children and older. Visit our website for detailed descriptions of each theme and how to order!
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