James Diamond
@jamesrdiamond.bsky.social
Local birding patch news from RSPB Exminster Marshes.
Chair, @Exetercycling.bksy.social
Happy on a bike
Chair, @Exetercycling.bksy.social
Happy on a bike
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Did you repond to the Exminster consult'n?
Thank you
Good news! All 6 proposals got strong support.
Teignbridge HATOC report recommends ALL 6 proposals are progressed:
✅new parallel crossing on E2 🚴route
✅new🦓 crossing in the village
Link to the HATOC reports pack: share.google/k8Xx6t51y5ql...
Thank you
Good news! All 6 proposals got strong support.
Teignbridge HATOC report recommends ALL 6 proposals are progressed:
✅new parallel crossing on E2 🚴route
✅new🦓 crossing in the village
Link to the HATOC reports pack: share.google/k8Xx6t51y5ql...
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Did you repond to the Exminster consult'n?
Thank you
Good news! All 6 proposals got strong support.
Teignbridge HATOC report recommends ALL 6 proposals are progressed:
✅new parallel crossing on E2 🚴route
✅new🦓 crossing in the village
Link to the HATOC reports pack: share.google/k8Xx6t51y5ql...
Thank you
Good news! All 6 proposals got strong support.
Teignbridge HATOC report recommends ALL 6 proposals are progressed:
✅new parallel crossing on E2 🚴route
✅new🦓 crossing in the village
Link to the HATOC reports pack: share.google/k8Xx6t51y5ql...
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How easy is it to cycle around some of our towns and cities? I got on my bike to find out
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Plymouth council lacks will to encourage active travel'
Plymouth City Council admits network gaps as a cyclist says people often ride on roads unprotected.
www.bbc.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
How easy is it to cycle around some of our towns and cities? I got on my bike to find out
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Great to see our chair, James Diamond, along with the Rifford Road cycling path, starring in this piece by Spotlight on the varying quality of active travel infrastructure in Exeter and Plymouth.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Spotlight - Evening News: 11/08/2025
The latest news, sport, weather and features from the South West of England.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Great to see our chair, James Diamond, along with the Rifford Road cycling path, starring in this piece by Spotlight on the varying quality of active travel infrastructure in Exeter and Plymouth.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Well done the counters.
The success of the path, built in Exeter by Devon County Council over the past year, was revealed following a 12-hour count by volunteers from the Exeter Cycling Campaign on 19 June.
June 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Well done the counters.
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Fantastic achievement. More needed. Well done Exeter Cycling Campaign and Devon County Council.
Over 1,000 people a day, including over 300 children, are using the new Rifford Road separated pedestrian and cycle path and safe crossings, a new survey shows – that’s over half a million miles of safe and easy journeys on bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and mobility scooters every year. 🚶♀️👨🦽🚴♀️🛴🧵
June 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Fantastic achievement. More needed. Well done Exeter Cycling Campaign and Devon County Council.
Lovely that we still have a nice House Sparrow colony around The Turf, Exminster Marshes RSPB.
This male was feeding just fledged youngsters with sawfly larvae (I think)
#devonbirds
This male was feeding just fledged youngsters with sawfly larvae (I think)
#devonbirds
June 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Lovely that we still have a nice House Sparrow colony around The Turf, Exminster Marshes RSPB.
This male was feeding just fledged youngsters with sawfly larvae (I think)
#devonbirds
This male was feeding just fledged youngsters with sawfly larvae (I think)
#devonbirds
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Over 1,000 people a day, including over 300 children, are using the new Rifford Road separated pedestrian and cycle path and safe crossings, a new survey shows – that’s over half a million miles of safe and easy journeys on bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and mobility scooters every year. 🚶♀️👨🦽🚴♀️🛴🧵
June 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Over 1,000 people a day, including over 300 children, are using the new Rifford Road separated pedestrian and cycle path and safe crossings, a new survey shows – that’s over half a million miles of safe and easy journeys on bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and mobility scooters every year. 🚶♀️👨🦽🚴♀️🛴🧵
Female Shoveler with a brand new brood of ten lovely mini-diggers at RSPB Exminster Marshes this evening #devonbirds
June 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Female Shoveler with a brand new brood of ten lovely mini-diggers at RSPB Exminster Marshes this evening #devonbirds
That time of year when waders start to move.
Wader chicks still running around at Exminster Marshes RSPB, whilst the first migrant colour-ringed Curew are returning from breeding grounds.
Wader chicks still running around at Exminster Marshes RSPB, whilst the first migrant colour-ringed Curew are returning from breeding grounds.
June 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM
That time of year when waders start to move.
Wader chicks still running around at Exminster Marshes RSPB, whilst the first migrant colour-ringed Curew are returning from breeding grounds.
Wader chicks still running around at Exminster Marshes RSPB, whilst the first migrant colour-ringed Curew are returning from breeding grounds.
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Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds
A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…
etsc.eu
June 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
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Could you do your bit & email your Councillors this weekend to ask what has happened since the original motion was passed?
A priority for the Campaign is to see more Exeter School Streets, so that the journey to school is easier, safer & cheaper.
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June 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Could you do your bit & email your Councillors this weekend to ask what has happened since the original motion was passed?
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DUCKS: by this time of spring most ducks will have settled at potential breeding sites. So all records of scarce & rare breeding ducks, including Shoveler, Wigeon, Garganey, Pintail, Pochard and Red-breasted Merganser, should be submitted, with breeding evidence, to the relevant county recorder
May 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
DUCKS: by this time of spring most ducks will have settled at potential breeding sites. So all records of scarce & rare breeding ducks, including Shoveler, Wigeon, Garganey, Pintail, Pochard and Red-breasted Merganser, should be submitted, with breeding evidence, to the relevant county recorder
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The great Topsham Ferry took me part way home from physio & swimming today & my family home from haircuts & shopping.
The ferryman told me that in 2025, the Ferry carried over 8000 people & 2800 bikes across the River Exe.
Great active travel service from Exeter City Council 👌
The ferryman told me that in 2025, the Ferry carried over 8000 people & 2800 bikes across the River Exe.
Great active travel service from Exeter City Council 👌
May 10, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The great Topsham Ferry took me part way home from physio & swimming today & my family home from haircuts & shopping.
The ferryman told me that in 2025, the Ferry carried over 8000 people & 2800 bikes across the River Exe.
Great active travel service from Exeter City Council 👌
The ferryman told me that in 2025, the Ferry carried over 8000 people & 2800 bikes across the River Exe.
Great active travel service from Exeter City Council 👌
Lovely early morning checking out breeding birds at Exminster Marshes RSPB.
A Shelduck on a pylon- the probable nest site is below.
And a Lapwing mum with four gorgeous chicks about 4 days old.
#devonbirds
A Shelduck on a pylon- the probable nest site is below.
And a Lapwing mum with four gorgeous chicks about 4 days old.
#devonbirds
May 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Lovely early morning checking out breeding birds at Exminster Marshes RSPB.
A Shelduck on a pylon- the probable nest site is below.
And a Lapwing mum with four gorgeous chicks about 4 days old.
#devonbirds
A Shelduck on a pylon- the probable nest site is below.
And a Lapwing mum with four gorgeous chicks about 4 days old.
#devonbirds
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Congratulations to newly elected Exeter city & Devon County Councillors.
We work with all political parties to help make Exeter journeys safer, easier & cheaper for all ages & abilities.
You can sign up to our newsletter (link below) & if you want to know what we care about have a look at this ⏬️
We work with all political parties to help make Exeter journeys safer, easier & cheaper for all ages & abilities.
You can sign up to our newsletter (link below) & if you want to know what we care about have a look at this ⏬️
May 6, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations to newly elected Exeter city & Devon County Councillors.
We work with all political parties to help make Exeter journeys safer, easier & cheaper for all ages & abilities.
You can sign up to our newsletter (link below) & if you want to know what we care about have a look at this ⏬️
We work with all political parties to help make Exeter journeys safer, easier & cheaper for all ages & abilities.
You can sign up to our newsletter (link below) & if you want to know what we care about have a look at this ⏬️
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It's this Friday.
We'd 😍 you to join us there.
We'd 😍 you to join us there.
Come & share your stories & exchange ideas. Bring a friend or make one there.
Everyone welcome.
9 May 6-8pm
We'll have one Meet Up/social a month over the summer, on different nights of the week/times/locations etc.
Hopefully you can find one evening that works well for you.
fb.me/e/5uvdiCG2o
Everyone welcome.
9 May 6-8pm
We'll have one Meet Up/social a month over the summer, on different nights of the week/times/locations etc.
Hopefully you can find one evening that works well for you.
fb.me/e/5uvdiCG2o
May 5, 2025 at 6:12 AM
It's this Friday.
We'd 😍 you to join us there.
We'd 😍 you to join us there.
Distant, poor light & raining but 3 Wood Sandpipers around Spoonbill legs at Exminster Marshes RSPB today.
Late April, high tide & light rain combined to dump waders inc Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Turnstone, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Greenshank, Com Sandpiper & Bar-tailed Godwits.
#devonbirds
Late April, high tide & light rain combined to dump waders inc Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Turnstone, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Greenshank, Com Sandpiper & Bar-tailed Godwits.
#devonbirds
April 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Distant, poor light & raining but 3 Wood Sandpipers around Spoonbill legs at Exminster Marshes RSPB today.
Late April, high tide & light rain combined to dump waders inc Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Turnstone, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Greenshank, Com Sandpiper & Bar-tailed Godwits.
#devonbirds
Late April, high tide & light rain combined to dump waders inc Ringed Plover, Dunlin, Turnstone, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Greenshank, Com Sandpiper & Bar-tailed Godwits.
#devonbirds
Two hours of pre-work dawn birding & three of the loveliest Spring migrants appeared.
-Wood Sandpiper (pic)
-Garganey (pic)
-Lesser Whitethroat (no pic)
Exminster Marshes RSPB #devonbirds
-Wood Sandpiper (pic)
-Garganey (pic)
-Lesser Whitethroat (no pic)
Exminster Marshes RSPB #devonbirds
April 25, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Two hours of pre-work dawn birding & three of the loveliest Spring migrants appeared.
-Wood Sandpiper (pic)
-Garganey (pic)
-Lesser Whitethroat (no pic)
Exminster Marshes RSPB #devonbirds
-Wood Sandpiper (pic)
-Garganey (pic)
-Lesser Whitethroat (no pic)
Exminster Marshes RSPB #devonbirds
It is not very often that I run to see a bird.
But I was already out running when the Short-eared Owl reappeared this evening at RSPB Exminster Marshes.
A short diversion & lovely views in the evening light.
Overwhelmingly an Apri bird here.
But I was already out running when the Short-eared Owl reappeared this evening at RSPB Exminster Marshes.
A short diversion & lovely views in the evening light.
Overwhelmingly an Apri bird here.
April 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It is not very often that I run to see a bird.
But I was already out running when the Short-eared Owl reappeared this evening at RSPB Exminster Marshes.
A short diversion & lovely views in the evening light.
Overwhelmingly an Apri bird here.
But I was already out running when the Short-eared Owl reappeared this evening at RSPB Exminster Marshes.
A short diversion & lovely views in the evening light.
Overwhelmingly an Apri bird here.
Woodlark were rather scarce in my @btobirds.bsky.social Woodlark survey today.
But lovely as ever to see at least four singing male Cirl Bunting along the lanes.
This one was singing from a very heavily flailed Devon bank hedge.
But lovely as ever to see at least four singing male Cirl Bunting along the lanes.
This one was singing from a very heavily flailed Devon bank hedge.
April 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Woodlark were rather scarce in my @btobirds.bsky.social Woodlark survey today.
But lovely as ever to see at least four singing male Cirl Bunting along the lanes.
This one was singing from a very heavily flailed Devon bank hedge.
But lovely as ever to see at least four singing male Cirl Bunting along the lanes.
This one was singing from a very heavily flailed Devon bank hedge.
The rather gorgeous summer plumage Spotted Redshank at RSPB Exminster Marshes today.
Spring passage birds here are exceptionally rare & this may have been a lingering wintering bird from the Estuary.
Either way, it was lovely.
#devonbirds
Spring passage birds here are exceptionally rare & this may have been a lingering wintering bird from the Estuary.
Either way, it was lovely.
#devonbirds
April 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The rather gorgeous summer plumage Spotted Redshank at RSPB Exminster Marshes today.
Spring passage birds here are exceptionally rare & this may have been a lingering wintering bird from the Estuary.
Either way, it was lovely.
#devonbirds
Spring passage birds here are exceptionally rare & this may have been a lingering wintering bird from the Estuary.
Either way, it was lovely.
#devonbirds
Smashing the Billionarchy one egg at a time on Easter Sunday in Devon.
April 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Smashing the Billionarchy one egg at a time on Easter Sunday in Devon.
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Do you live, work or travel through Newtown?
Take ten minutes to make Newtown a better place for cycling, walking and wheeling.
Devon County Council are consulting on Traffic Regulation Orders to make Newtown safer for people on foot, bikes and wheels.
Take ten minutes to make Newtown a better place for cycling, walking and wheeling.
Devon County Council are consulting on Traffic Regulation Orders to make Newtown safer for people on foot, bikes and wheels.
April 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Do you live, work or travel through Newtown?
Take ten minutes to make Newtown a better place for cycling, walking and wheeling.
Devon County Council are consulting on Traffic Regulation Orders to make Newtown safer for people on foot, bikes and wheels.
Take ten minutes to make Newtown a better place for cycling, walking and wheeling.
Devon County Council are consulting on Traffic Regulation Orders to make Newtown safer for people on foot, bikes and wheels.
Did my annual Rookery count this week.
Site has seen extensive tree felling over the past winter due to Ash Dieback creating H&S and road safety risk.
Occupied nests have dropped to lowest level since at least 2016.
#devonbirds
Site has seen extensive tree felling over the past winter due to Ash Dieback creating H&S and road safety risk.
Occupied nests have dropped to lowest level since at least 2016.
#devonbirds
April 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Did my annual Rookery count this week.
Site has seen extensive tree felling over the past winter due to Ash Dieback creating H&S and road safety risk.
Occupied nests have dropped to lowest level since at least 2016.
#devonbirds
Site has seen extensive tree felling over the past winter due to Ash Dieback creating H&S and road safety risk.
Occupied nests have dropped to lowest level since at least 2016.
#devonbirds