When saw that this bird was seen today at Jones Beach at the West End
parking lot, area on the bay side,I decided to take the road trip from
Westhampton this afternoon to see if I might find it. This was my second
unsucessful trip.
Unfortunately,when I got to the East End Ocean
When saw that this bird was seen today at Jones Beach at the West End
parking lot, area on the bay side,I decided to take the road trip from
Westhampton this afternoon to see if I might find it. This was my second
unsucessful trip.
Unfortunately,when I got to the East End Ocean
Thank you Luke, for sending this well done letter to Riverhead Town Board.
I have been bothered about this for some time. When I inquired, of the
Riverhead Police Dept., I was told that if I wanted to have permission to go
birding in the parks and town open fields all I needed to get was a
Thank you Luke, for sending this well done letter to Riverhead Town Board.
I have been bothered about this for some time. When I inquired, of the
Riverhead Police Dept., I was told that if I wanted to have permission to go
birding in the parks and town open fields all I needed to get was a
The Snowy Owl is still here today, perched on the hunting blind as per
photos below. I believe this is the same Snowy Owl I have seen in the same
place East of Tianna bayside parking lot, for the past several years. The bird
is about 1/4 miles bayside north off Dune Road, so one will need
The Snowy Owl is still here today, perched on the hunting blind as per
photos below. I believe this is the same Snowy Owl I have seen in the same
place East of Tianna bayside parking lot, for the past several years. The bird
is about 1/4 miles bayside north off Dune Road, so one will need
Just saw first ones here on Long Island today at noon
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Just saw first ones here on Long Island today at noon
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On my way home I stopped at Quogue Beach Club, and saw several flocks of
Scoters in the Ocean just the other side of the breakers.
Mostly Black Scoters,but also several of Surf, and just a few White-winged.
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On my way home I stopped at Quogue Beach Club, and saw several flocks of
Scoters in the Ocean just the other side of the breakers.
Mostly Black Scoters,but also several of Surf, and just a few White-winged.
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Traditionally Forest Park has been one of the better places to see
migratory birds in May. I did see quite a few two weeks ago, including quite
a
few warblers,when I visited the fresh water ponds, where the birds visit
and one can usually see them up close and get nice pictures.
I
Traditionally Forest Park has been one of the better places to see
migratory birds in May. I did see quite a few two weeks ago, including quite
a
few warblers,when I visited the fresh water ponds, where the birds visit
and one can usually see them up close and get nice pictures.
I
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Saw and heard 2 Baltimore Orioles today in trees next to Rte 51 grass
fields. Got poor pictures but they sang constantly for at least 5 min.
Swallows swooping over the grass fields included tree ,barn,and bank.
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Saw and heard 2 Baltimore Orioles today in trees next to Rte 51 grass
fields. Got poor pictures but they sang constantly for at least 5 min.
Swallows swooping over the grass fields included tree ,barn,and bank.
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Saw,heard, and took pictures of field sparrow, chipping sparrow, meadow
larks today. Also kestrels, a barn swallow and tree swallows. No Blue Birds.
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Saw,heard, and took pictures of field sparrow, chipping sparrow, meadow
larks today. Also kestrels, a barn swallow and tree swallows. No Blue Birds.
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There is a sleeping Snowy Owl on the bay side on Dune Rd. East Quogue Long
Island, right on the edge of the bay. It is 7 telephone poles to the East
of the Tianna Beach Park enterance. Been there all day sleeping.
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There is a sleeping Snowy Owl on the bay side on Dune Rd. East Quogue Long
Island, right on the edge of the bay. It is 7 telephone poles to the East
of the Tianna Beach Park enterance. Been there all day sleeping.
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Since I was in Riverhead this afternoon, I thought I would go out to
Cutchogue and see if the birds were still around.
I went north on Cox Lane to the end(There is no sign post indicating
Oregon Rd. so I turned Left (West), and after a few hundred yards, I saw two
cars parked off the road
Since I was in Riverhead this afternoon, I thought I would go out to
Cutchogue and see if the birds were still around.
I went north on Cox Lane to the end(There is no sign post indicating
Oregon Rd. so I turned Left (West), and after a few hundred yards, I saw two
cars parked off the road
The West Pond birding was a disaster today compared to what it was for
many years! There were no birds at all in the west pond except one lonely
Great Egret! Not even ruddy ducks, blacks, mallards, swans or brant! ( There
were about 30 Brant however in marshes in the bay).
Since
I just saw ( and took photos) of two male common Eiders today at 5PM at
Shinnecock Inlet, Long Island, NY
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I have heard comments on the decline of quantities Monarch Butterflies
this fall. I have also found a great decrease in the migration in the east
on Long Island. The fall monarch nature trips also have found very few.
I would appreciate it, if someone who is knowledgeable about this would
I have heard comments on the decline of quantities Monarch Butterflies
this fall. I have also found a great decrease in the migration in the east
on Long Island. The fall monarch nature trips also have found very few.
I would appreciate it, if someone who is knowledgeable about this would
I just saw ( and took photos) of two male common Eiders today at 5PM at
Shinnecock Inlet, Long Island, NY
Andy Murphy
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This afternoon at 4;30 PM, there were three Marbled Godwits at the
"wash-out" at Pikes Beach bay side from the over-look,on the far side of the
sand
bar.
I have pictures, if you would like to see them.
Also there were black bellied plovers, many sanderlings, a few (4)
dunlin,
This afternoon at 4;30 PM, there were three Marbled Godwits at the
wash-out at Pikes Beach bay side from the over-look,on the far side of the
sand
bar.
I have pictures, if you would like to see them.
Also there were black bellied plovers, many sanderlings, a few (4)
dunlin, willet,
At 4: 20 PM today while driving beyond Parking Lot #8 I saw and took
pictures of a Whimbrel on the median. If anyone would like me to send a
picture,
just let me know.
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At 4: 20 PM today while driving beyond Parking Lot #8 I saw and took
pictures of a Whimbrel on the median. If anyone would like me to send a
picture,
just let me know.
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Today at about 10 AM, I went over to the fields first to Sound/
Osborne,while there were only a few birds, I did see the Bairds with several
Killdeer, which flew off to the west as I watched. No Golden plovers.
Then I went to sod field East of Roanoke Vinyard, orignally saw nothing,
but
Today at about 10 AM, I went over to the fields first to Sound/
Osborne,while there were only a few birds, I did see the Bairds with several
Killdeer, which flew off to the west as I watched. No Golden plovers.
Then I went to sod field East of Roanoke Vinyard, orignally saw nothing,
but
The two Marbled Godwits were still here at 5;25 PM today on the mud flats.
Andy Murphy
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The two Marbled Godwits were still here at 5;25 PM today on the mud flats.
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I went to see this bird about 2:30 PM, but it is no longer there.
I spoke to the farmer who owns the sod farm,and he told me while there
were a group of birders looking a couple of hours ago, but since then he has
been fertilizing the sod field and the birds have flown away. Too bad!
I went to see this bird about 2:30 PM, but it is no longer there.
I spoke to the farmer who owns the sod farm,and he told me while there
were a group of birders looking a couple of hours ago, but since then he has
been fertilizing the sod field and the birds have flown away. Too bad!
I went east on dune road, and although there were a number of shore birds
at the Tiana "bay side" sandy beach, the numbers and varieties of shore
birds and terns were down. Perhaps because I saw some people using fishing
nets there to catch bait, and also a sailboat group pulled in to
I went east on dune road, and although there were a number of shore birds
at the Tiana bay side sandy beach, the numbers and varieties of shore
birds and terns were down. Perhaps because I saw some people using fishing
nets there to catch bait, and also a sailboat group pulled in to
Thanks to some diplomatic e mails I received, I believe that I was
mistaken when I reported seeing Ruffed Grouse at EPCOT, Riverhead, Long Island.
Next time I will either have a picture or another person to verify my
sighting.
Sorry if I caused some one to go there to try to see this.
Thanks to some diplomatic e mails I received, I believe that I was
mistaken when I reported seeing Ruffed Grouse at EPCOT, Riverhead, Long Island.
Next time I will either have a picture or another person to verify my
sighting.
Sorry if I caused some one to go there to try to see this.
Today, about 4:30 PM, while driving on the North side of the Eastern
Riverhead Air field, I was surprised to disturb two Ruffed Grouse and a
Turkey
in the heavy grass about 10 feet away from me.
I think that this is only the second time I have seen any Grouse on Long
Island.
Andy
Today, about 4:30 PM, while driving on the North side of the Eastern
Riverhead Air field, I was surprised to disturb two Ruffed Grouse and a
Turkey
in the heavy grass about 10 feet away from me.
I think that this is only the second time I have seen any Grouse on Long
Island.
Andy
I hesitated to report seeing a Tricolored Heron today, but I do have a
picture, although it is not very good,but, by process of elimation, seems to
be this heron. If any one would care to look at my picture and confirm this,
please let me know, and I will E mail it. Thanks!
Andy Murphy
Big flock of Ruddy Tunstones on the bay side, but saw no Horseshoe Crabs,
Big flocks of Dunlin on the Ocean beach, together with sanderlings,
semipalmated sandpipers,black bellied plovers.
Saw my FOY Short- billed Dowitcher up close in the ditch on the bay side.
Andy Murphy
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Big flock of Ruddy Tunstones on the bay side, but saw no Horseshoe Crabs,
Big flocks of Dunlin on the Ocean beach, together with sanderlings,
semipalmated sandpipers,black bellied plovers.
Saw my FOY Short- billed Dowitcher up close in the ditch on the bay side.
Andy Murphy
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I hesitated to report seeing a Tricolored Heron today, but I do have a
picture, although it is not very good,but, by process of elimation, seems to
be this heron. If any one would care to look at my picture and confirm this,
please let me know, and I will E mail it. Thanks!
Andy Murphy
I have been going to see the birds at Hunters Gardens for about 20 years,
It was great for warblers,and many others during migration,with older hard
wood forest, great under-story and spring-fed ponds. There were a group of
local fishermen and hunters who used to meet at Hunters Gardens and
I have been going to see the birds at Hunters Gardens for about 20 years,
It was great for warblers,and many others during migration,with older hard
wood forest, great under-story and spring-fed ponds. There were a group of
local fishermen and hunters who used to meet at Hunters Gardens and
I am sorry for my error. These were not all Black Vultures, most of them
were immature Turkey Vultures,which have a similar dark gray head, but when
perched closer you can see that the Turkey Vulture has a browner feather
tinge,different head and bill shape. (And some of my close-up even
I am sorry for my error. These were not all Black Vultures, most of them
were immature Turkey Vultures,which have a similar dark gray head, but when
perched closer you can see that the Turkey Vulture has a browner feather
tinge,different head and bill shape. (And some of my close-up even
I went over to visit the North Fork Reserve, just East of Riverhead, based
on the report of the good variety of birds seen there. i did not get
there until after 3 PM, but there simply was not seen any of the interesting
birds reported. Three Red Tail hawks but none of the other
I went over to visit the North Fork Reserve, just East of Riverhead, based
on the report of the good variety of birds seen there. i did not get
there until after 3 PM, but there simply was not seen any of the interesting
birds reported. Three Red Tail hawks but none of the other
Yes!! Sorry!!
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Hi Andy-- I'm assuming you mention to write Red-necked?
Mike Cooper
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" L" bay side, good looks at the bird for over a half hour 1:15 to 1:45
PM came as close as 30 yards to Dune Road in the bay side, feeds close to
the shore.
Good luck!
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Hi Andy-- I'm assuming you mention to write Red-necked?
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Yesterday, at Massapequa , Long Island, about 5 PM, next to where the
brook flows at the south end of the pond, at the Pittsburgh Ave. entrance to
the park, I found a flock of warblers. Most interesting was a Yellow
-throated Warbler, which stayed in close view for over 15 minutes, as
Yesterday, at Massapequa , Long Island, about 5 PM, next to where the
brook flows at the south end of the pond, at the Pittsburgh Ave. entrance to
the park, I found a flock of warblers. Most interesting was a Yellow
-throated Warbler, which stayed in close view for over 15 minutes, as
I went to East Hampton today about 5 PM to see the Blue Winged Teals,
reported today,and was not disappointed. Surprised is a better word. When I got
there there was a Great Blue Heron, standing in water in what appeared to
be a construction site, just north of the Nature Conservancy
I went to East Hampton today about 5 PM to see the Blue Winged Teals,
reported today,and was not disappointed. Surprised is a better word. When I got
there there was a Great Blue Heron, standing in water in what appeared to
be a construction site, just north of the Nature Conservancy
Today as we were looking for the Pacific Loon ( no luck) Bob Anderson(?)
and I saw and photographed a flock of 17 Turkey Vultures perched in the
trees, south of the bridge over the creek off East Moriches Blvd., 1/2 mile
West of Seatuck Ave, off Montauk,in Eastport, Long Island.
To see
Today as we were looking for the Pacific Loon ( no luck) Bob Anderson(?)
and I saw and photographed a flock of 17 Turkey Vultures perched in the
trees, south of the bridge over the creek off East Moriches Blvd., 1/2 mile
West of Seatuck Ave, off Montauk,in Eastport, Long Island.
To see
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In a message dated 9/7/2012 2:01:57 P.M. Eastern
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In a message dated 9/7/2012 2:01:57 P.M. Eastern
There is a male White- Scoter at Orient Point, Long Island. I thought it
was early for this. Have a picture which I can E mail.
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There is a male White- Scoter at Orient Point, Long Island. I thought it
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The bird apparently was on the Ocean side of Cupsogue, and disappeared
several hours ago. Just to let you know because the beach parking lot is very
crowded, and has a parking fee.
Andy Murphy
In a message dated 6/23/2012 11:43:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jacobdrucke...@gmail.com
The bird apparently was on the Ocean side of Cupsogue, and disappeared
several hours ago. Just to let you know because the beach parking lot is very
crowded, and has a parking fee.
Andy Murphy
In a message dated 6/23/2012 11:43:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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Hugh McGuiness reported a large number of sandpipers on the sand flats, I
was at the same area at roughly the same time, and had also very good looks
at a Whimbrel,and took some nice pictures( if anyone wishes to see them).
The bird was on the West side of the flats, while the sandpipers and
Hugh McGuiness reported a large number of sandpipers on the sand flats, I
was at the same area at roughly the same time, and had also very good looks
at a Whimbrel,and took some nice pictures( if anyone wishes to see them).
The bird was on the West side of the flats, while the sandpipers and
I went birding at the North Fork Preserve this afternoon after 2 PM I did
not find any ducks or wading birds at the much less Snipes at any of the
ponds.( There are at least 6 vernal ponds in this new park) There is a
pond I call it the Snipes pond, close to where you enter since there
I went birding at the North Fork Preserve this afternoon after 2 PM I did
not find any ducks or wading birds at the much less Snipes at any of the
ponds.( There are at least 6 vernal ponds in this new park) There is a
pond I call it the Snipes pond, close to where you enter since there
According to my experience birding on Eastern Long Island,in the past
Turkey Vultures have been fairly rare. However yesterday I saw a flock of 9
Vultures over the farm fields off Edwards Ave. in Calverton. I took several
pictures as they circled around and moved gradually north. Do Turkey
According to my experience birding on Eastern Long Island,in the past
Turkey Vultures have been fairly rare. However yesterday I saw a flock of 9
Vultures over the farm fields off Edwards Ave. in Calverton. I took several
pictures as they circled around and moved gradually north. Do Turkey
I went to check out the spring birding at Hunters Garden off Rte 51
Eastport, and was surprised to see that they have put a yellow metal barrier
across the entrance so that one can no longer drive in to view the birds.
I do not know why they decided to close this off (maybe because of Motor
I went to check out the spring birding at Hunters Garden off Rte 51
Eastport, and was surprised to see that they have put a yellow metal barrier
across the entrance so that one can no longer drive in to view the birds.
I do not know why they decided to close this off (maybe because of Motor
Saw the E mail there were warblers at Alley Pond, but today there was not
much unusual birds to be seen.
However, I saw what I am quite sure was an immature male Morning Warbler
in the brush. The bird was on the ground, or perched low, and I spent about
20 minutes watching it, trying to
Saw the E mail there were warblers at Alley Pond, but today there was not
much unusual birds to be seen.
However, I saw what I am quite sure was an immature male Morning Warbler
in the brush. The bird was on the ground, or perched low, and I spent about
20 minutes watching it, trying to
With respect to my E Mail sent last night, it should be noted that the
Crescent Duck Farm is private property. While I ( and others) have been
visiting there several years with no problems,and the workers are quite
social
to me, I never asked or formally received permission to go birding
With respect to my E Mail sent last night, it should be noted that the
Crescent Duck Farm is private property. While I ( and others) have been
visiting there several years with no problems,and the workers are quite
social
to me, I never asked or formally received permission to go birding
I thought it might be helpful if I gave a report on birds sightings for
those who plan to go over the weekend as follows:
With regard to the Turkey Vultures, I have seen several in the last week.
They are not so rare as they were.
I went to the Crescent Duck Farm off Riverhead bypass
Saw a Snow Goose with about 20 Canada as one approaches the village of
ORIENT,in the field on the south side of the highway. Got pictures too.
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Saw a Snow Goose with about 20 Canada as one approaches the village of
ORIENT,in the field on the south side of the highway. Got pictures too.
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In my E Mail of Feb. 19 I mentioned that I saw a red-necked grebe in the
ocean off the beach. Bob Radamo sent me a diplomatic e-mail, and I double
checked my pictures. Despite what I thought I saw,yellow longer bill,bigger
size, coloration, and the fact that it did not act like a horned
I drove to Smith Point Park( Suffolk County Long Island) today to renew my
permit to drive on the beach this year so as to do a little surf fishing
and birding ( the Ocean is beautiful along the beach) but they did not have
these 2012 permits ready yet, so last year's permits were still
I drove to Smith Point Park( Suffolk County Long Island) today to renew my
permit to drive on the beach this year so as to do a little surf fishing
and birding ( the Ocean is beautiful along the beach) but they did not have
these 2012 permits ready yet, so last year's permits were still
Sorry for the late post, but last evening, about 5PM, I had some very good
looks at two Whimbrels at the sod farm East of Rte 105 (4), and north of
Northville Turnpike in Riverhead, LI, NY, in back of the Fire Training
Building on Northville Tpk.
If anyone would like to see pictures of
Sorry for the late post, but last evening, about 5PM, I had some very good
looks at two Whimbrels at the sod farm East of Rte 105 (4), and north of
Northville Turnpike in Riverhead, LI, NY, in back of the Fire Training
Building on Northville Tpk.
If anyone would like to see pictures of
Tried Hunters Garden,heard Great Crested Flycatcher FOY,saw Phoebe at water
hole, warblers sparse, black-and-white,ovenbird, pine and red-eyed
vireo,Baltimore orioles,towhees,cowbird,chipping sparrows.
Heard a Yellow-billed cuckoo and was pleased to track him down and get a
very good
Tried Hunters Garden,heard Great Crested Flycatcher FOY,saw Phoebe at water
hole, warblers sparse, black-and-white,ovenbird, pine and red-eyed
vireo,Baltimore orioles,towhees,cowbird,chipping sparrows.
Heard a Yellow-billed cuckoo and was pleased to track him down and get a
very good
Yesterday,April 16, after 4 PM as I drove East from Quogue, I saw 17 ()
Yellowlegs TOGETHER in a small pond on the bay side just east of Quogue,
in addition to several I saw along the ditches going east.
Going further east,last road to the right to the ocean ( with a gate),I
saw 5 Surf
Yesterday,April 16, after 4 PM as I drove East from Quogue, I saw 17 ()
Yellowlegs TOGETHER in a small pond on the bay side just east of Quogue,
in addition to several I saw along the ditches going east.
Going further east,last road to the right to the ocean ( with a gate),I
saw 5 Surf
Yesterday, ( Saturday) I went to Swan Lake, East of Patchogue, off Montauk
Highway to check on the Ducks. There is always a good assortment there, as
the pond does not usually freeze over, and it is quite shallow, and Lake
Road runs along the East Side of the pond with space to park and
There has been a male Harlequin Duck on the north side of Dune Road about
a mile West of Ponquogue Park for the past two weeks. He usually sits on or
near the rocks to the right of the Barge with the name of "Chesterfield
Associates" on the bay side near where they are pumping sand out on
Today I went to Jamaica Wild Life (Queens, L.I.) and saw several Grebes in
the bay south of the Terapin Trail. Several were Horned Grebes but also I
saw a grebe with a longer thinner bill and more peaked crown. It was quite
different from the Horned Grebes which I am familiar with out
Today I went to Jamaica Wild Life (Queens, L.I.) and saw several Grebes in
the bay south of the Terapin Trail. Several were Horned Grebes but also I
saw a grebe with a longer thinner bill and more peaked crown. It was quite
different from the Horned Grebes which I am familiar with out
I went over to the air field to look over the grass lands at the air fields
for Short eared Owls, Hawks etc.over the weekend. Saw at least two
harriers and Red Tailed hawks, but no owls. I did see a flock of 6 or 7
Meadowlarks. I got pretty good looks in my scope but when I drove closer to
I went over to the air field to look over the grass lands at the air fields
for Short eared Owls, Hawks etc.over the weekend. Saw at least two
harriers and Red Tailed hawks, but no owls. I did see a flock of 6 or 7
Meadowlarks. I got pretty good looks in my scope but when I drove closer to
I thought it might be both amusing and helpful to relate what happened
today on my visit to Timber Point to see the Dovekie. I went to Timber Point
about 3PM to the boat basin to see the bird, but when I got there at the
boat Basin there was no Dovkie to be seen, but I met a birder with
I thought it might be both amusing and helpful to relate what happened
today on my visit to Timber Point to see the Dovekie. I went to Timber Point
about 3PM to the boat basin to see the bird, but when I got there at the
boat Basin there was no Dovkie to be seen, but I met a birder with
The town of Southampton has just opened ( is in the process of building )
a new area just to the west of the bay side parking area at Pike's beach.
It consists of a trail to a bird watching platform with benchs, access to
the mud flats, and a new parking lot off Dune Road Holding about a
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