Martin Elcoate

No doubt I’ve run up that lane (unless it’s private) as Lympstone falls well within the OS map centred on my house.

Birdlife will have changed a lot since 1967. Spotted Flycatchers gone, Firecrests moved in.

Back from Woodbury - a 14km run home. Just light enough to run along the footpaths and lanes. A Firecrest called near Venmore Farm, my 1st in that 1km square.

A quick lap of the headland at Lympstone before heading up the estuary.

#Running #LowCarbonBirding

Walk around town trying to shake off a growing migraine brightened by a male Marsh Harrier and two Common Seals off the Goatwalk.

#Topsham

Climate Change in the American Mind: Beliefs & Attitudes, Spring 2025 Americans who think global warming is happening outnumber those who think it is not by a ratio of more than 4 to 1.

Fascinating study of USA citizens’ understanding of climate change & communication.

We believe #HowWeSpeakOut matters.

65% say they “rarely” or “never” discuss global warming with family & friends, while 35% say they do so “occasionally” or “often.”

Yet the majority understand the science.

Climate change increasing the cost of food items, many of which are significant contributors to climate change 🤔

#HowWeFuel

A different view - 10km run from home this morning and I happened upon this view. I’ve not seen the sunrise from this point before.

#EveryDaySurprises
#Running

Five staples fuelling UK food inflation as climate risks rise, study finds Findings challenge narrative that food price growth is being driven by higher taxes and wage costs

Butter, milk, beef, chocolate and coffee are responsible for much of the UK’s food inflation, with climate change the key driver of rising grocery bills

#climatecrisis
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Louvre Thieves Given Immunity After Confirming Jewels Stolen For Purpose Of Training AI Software FRENCH POLICE have immediately ended all efforts to recover priceless Napoleon-era jewellery from the Louvre taken in a daring heist after it emerged the jewels were merely stolen for the purposes of ...

The may explain why no suspect information has been released. The French police have effectively conceded that the theft was not illegal because the items will be used to train large language models.
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Going back down the well, and getting totally FKTd A 36-mile trail, a bottle of Coke, and a return to the pain cave. All in a day's work

Going back down the well, and getting totally FKTd
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I spent the end of the light at Bowling Green Marsh watching waders & ducks.

Three small distant stints gave me the run around. Eventually decided all three were Little. Also 2 Ruff & Green Sand among the masses.

Beautiful light on the walk home.

Three walks, one run. Great day.

#DevonBirds

 When I heard about the conditions these penguins are kept in, from the Daily Express, a couple of years ago, I was shocked. It's unbelievable actually. I think if we need to boycott Merlin to make them change what they do, we should do that.

Fun run - loved that one. 12km around the Otterton loop. Head wind along the coast was a blast.

No birding highlights. Couldn’t hear anything in the wind and I couldn’t see far through my rain covered glasses.

103km of running 🏃🏻 for the week is my biggest week for a long time.

#Running

Walk around town in the rain.

Single Spoonbill looking fed up on Bowling Green Marsh, where Teal were the most numerous species.

Took advantage of the newly refurbished Clyst Estuary viewing platform. Spotted Redshank, Grey Plover & Common Gulls.

Now to get ready to run.

#LowCarbonBirding

West Exe - spent the morning birding around Dawlish Warren before running 25km from home to Teignmouth in the afternoon. Plenty of time on feet.

Impressive sea at Dawlish.

Birding highlights: Firecrest & Eiders at DW, Cattle Egrets at Powderham

#LowCarbonBirding #TheGreenRunners

Balm for the sole indeed 😄

Running as darkness fell. Tawny Owl & Snipe called as I ran down Bowling Green Road and a small bat whipped by as I went along the Goatwalk. Lovely.

#Running #Devon

Running in Squares (OS Map Squares!) Martin set himself a challenge to run through the 400 1 km squares in a 1:25.000 OS map centered on his home in Topsham, Devon...

Running in squares - I mostly keep my exploration local, whether running, walking or birding (many activities involve all three). Low carbon adventures from the front door.

#Running #Birding #LowCarbonAdventures #Local #ASingleMap #OrdnanceSurvey

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Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening

Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating

- CO2 in the air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening
@wmo-global.bsky.social

#climatecrisis
Story by me
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Morning run passed the swans

#ExeterCanal #Running

Last light short evening run around town.

#running

Three Redwngs over Topsham Rec this morning, my 1st here for the autumn.

#seep #WinterIsComing

27km run from home to complete a section of Sanctuary Lane that I’d not covered for my #ASingleMap challenge before adding a bit of the busy B3180 & a narrow path across the Commons.

A couple of calling Firecrests the birding highlight.

Exploring my map - over the last week I’ve run & walked through new places in my map.

Powderham Castle (food fair)
Roads in Exmouth
Very low tide at Exmouth
Roads in Exeter

#ASingleMap #Local

🚨2025 #RedList Update🚨

We have reassessed 1,360 bird species. Out of the 11,185 species assessed worldwide: 

⚠️11.5% are globally threatened.

📉61% have declining populations.

But restoring habitats will help put these species on a path to recovery.🌱

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A scenic view of a National Park landscape with a winding stone path leading through green hills and valleys under soft sunlight. In the centre of the image, bold black text on a red-and-black hazard-striped background reads: “DON’T WEAKEN NATIONAL PARK PROTECTIONS.” Below it, in white text, is the hashtag “#NationalParksMatter.”

Our National Parks are at risk. ⚠️

From the rugged Lakes to the sweeping South Downs, these landscapes define us and our future. They sustain wildlife, communities and our wellbeing - and they must be protected.

A future that puts them at risk isn't what anyone voted for.

UK plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’

UK #plastic waste exports to developing countries rose 84% in a year, data shows

- Campaigners say increase in exports mostly to Malaysia and Indonesia is ‘unethical and irresponsible waste imperialism’

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I bought a light weight windproof layer so that I only use my waterproof jacket when really needed.

Reproofing with Granger products works for a while.

I should adopt these @inov8.bsky.social care instructions more often.

A single Garganey among Teal, Wigeon, Shoveler & Pintail.

Evening high tide - Bowling Green Marsh. Ended the day watching the ducks & waders.

Highlight was picking out a single Garganey among the mass of Teal. A smart 1st year bird, it was rarely in view.

Also 3 Curlew Sandpipers, 2 Ruff, 1 Spotted Redshank. Impressive count of 42 Gadwall

#DevonBirds