Martin Elcoate
@melcoate.bsky.social
Volunteer for The Green Runners; low carbon running & birding in Devon, mostly in squares.
Running in Squares - my blog for the OS
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Running in Squares - my blog for the OS
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If it is “your” bird then it is great to know that it is alive and well thanks to you and those that found it.
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
If it is “your” bird then it is great to know that it is alive and well thanks to you and those that found it.
2/2 I put the news out of a possible RN Grebe & was pleased to receive this photo from Dave Stone confirming its identity (by which time I was at work).
1st record of Red-necked Grebe on Bowling Green Marsh.
Could this be the bird @axebirder.bsky.social released on the Axe?
#DevonBirds #Birding
1st record of Red-necked Grebe on Bowling Green Marsh.
Could this be the bird @axebirder.bsky.social released on the Axe?
#DevonBirds #Birding
November 12, 2025 at 12:31 PM
2/2 I put the news out of a possible RN Grebe & was pleased to receive this photo from Dave Stone confirming its identity (by which time I was at work).
1st record of Red-necked Grebe on Bowling Green Marsh.
Could this be the bird @axebirder.bsky.social released on the Axe?
#DevonBirds #Birding
1st record of Red-necked Grebe on Bowling Green Marsh.
Could this be the bird @axebirder.bsky.social released on the Axe?
#DevonBirds #Birding
I’ve tried to say hi 👋 to all the runners I pass on the Embankment in London. Mostly get blank looks but there are so many people I guess it might get tiresome.
On yesterday’s running event most runners were very happy to chat & say hi.
On yesterday’s running event most runners were very happy to chat & say hi.
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I’ve tried to say hi 👋 to all the runners I pass on the Embankment in London. Mostly get blank looks but there are so many people I guess it might get tiresome.
On yesterday’s running event most runners were very happy to chat & say hi.
On yesterday’s running event most runners were very happy to chat & say hi.
I kept a bird list using @btobirds.bsky.social BirdTrack as I ran around the loops. I recorded a satisfying 52 species on my 52km run. Highlights were a calling Firecrest near the cricket pitch & three lovely Goosanders.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I kept a bird list using @btobirds.bsky.social BirdTrack as I ran around the loops. I recorded a satisfying 52 species on my 52km run. Highlights were a calling Firecrest near the cricket pitch & three lovely Goosanders.
I hope the sun breaks through for you. Enjoy the Dales.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I hope the sun breaks through for you. Enjoy the Dales.
Fantastic record for the Exe. Damn shame they avoided your patch. I kept watch over Topsham for Swifts….
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Fantastic record for the Exe. Damn shame they avoided your patch. I kept watch over Topsham for Swifts….
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⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for bird flu via the forms below ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
Report dead wild birds
How to report dead wild birds.
www.gov.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
⚠️ Please report sightings of dead birds for possible testing for bird flu via the forms below ⬇️
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
📌 In England, Wales & Scotland: www.gov.uk/guidance/rep...
📌 In Northern Ireland: www.daera-ni.gov.uk/.../daera-de....
📌 In Republic of Ireland: aviancheck.apps.services.agriculture.gov.ie/report
Reported this dead Canada Goose at Topsham, Devon yesterday using @birdtrack.bsky.social #BirdFlu
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Reported this dead Canada Goose at Topsham, Devon yesterday using @birdtrack.bsky.social #BirdFlu