Graham jaggard
@graham-jaggard.bsky.social
Weymouth birder, old time diver and Mod (1st lot 1963). Retired IT Manager, now totally hooked on bird photography. All photos are my own. Mainly on Twitter (X) but put up some recent shots here as well.
Red-breasted Mergansers at Portland Castle and a Knot at Ferrybridge at the weekend.
November 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Red-breasted Mergansers at Portland Castle and a Knot at Ferrybridge at the weekend.
Purple Sandpipers at Portland Bill and Bar-tailed Godwits fighting at Ferrybridge earlier this week.
November 21, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Purple Sandpipers at Portland Bill and Bar-tailed Godwits fighting at Ferrybridge earlier this week.
Ringed Plover, Grey Plover and Bartailed Godwit at Ferrybridge on the incoming tide Tuesday morning.
November 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Ringed Plover, Grey Plover and Bartailed Godwit at Ferrybridge on the incoming tide Tuesday morning.
Recent shots from my usual haunts. Bearded Reedling pair at Radipole and Gannets off Portland Bill.
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Recent shots from my usual haunts. Bearded Reedling pair at Radipole and Gannets off Portland Bill.
The highlight of the last 5 days has to be this stunning Snow Bunting on the East cliffs Portland last Friday. Thanks go to Debby Saunders for the heads up.
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The highlight of the last 5 days has to be this stunning Snow Bunting on the East cliffs Portland last Friday. Thanks go to Debby Saunders for the heads up.
A few shots from earlier in the week. Stonechat and Wren at Osprey Quay and a Grey Seal eating what could be a conger eel at the Bill.
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A few shots from earlier in the week. Stonechat and Wren at Osprey Quay and a Grey Seal eating what could be a conger eel at the Bill.
Had to have a look at the Boat-tailed Grackle at Calshot. After all it crossed the Atlantic on a ship to get here.😉
November 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Had to have a look at the Boat-tailed Grackle at Calshot. After all it crossed the Atlantic on a ship to get here.😉
My final attempt to influence the RSPB regarding their current plan to downgrade Radipole and Lodmoor. This time I agued for special status for Radipole as you can see. I have recieved a response that this has been forwarded to their Senior Site Manager, Peter Robertson.
October 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
My final attempt to influence the RSPB regarding their current plan to downgrade Radipole and Lodmoor. This time I agued for special status for Radipole as you can see. I have recieved a response that this has been forwarded to their Senior Site Manager, Peter Robertson.
Snipe, Great White Egret and female Bullfinch all from Lodmoor in the last few days as well as a Marsh Harrier at Radipole.
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Snipe, Great White Egret and female Bullfinch all from Lodmoor in the last few days as well as a Marsh Harrier at Radipole.
Black Redstart at Chesil Cove, Wheatear at Ferrybridge and the latest (and probably final) update on the RSPB issue with Radipole and Lodmoor. My response to their predictable justification followed by their final reply.
October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Black Redstart at Chesil Cove, Wheatear at Ferrybridge and the latest (and probably final) update on the RSPB issue with Radipole and Lodmoor. My response to their predictable justification followed by their final reply.
A few recent shots from around my area. This Stone Curlew at Lodmoor (an extremely rare visitor), a male Black Redstart at Portland Bill and a Grey Plover at Ferrybridge.
October 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
A few recent shots from around my area. This Stone Curlew at Lodmoor (an extremely rare visitor), a male Black Redstart at Portland Bill and a Grey Plover at Ferrybridge.
A few shots of the Redbacked Shrike at Portland this week.
October 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A few shots of the Redbacked Shrike at Portland this week.
Downgrading of Radipole Lake and Lodmoor RSPB reserves. The deputy leader of Weymouth Council has taken on board all the info I published before. She has asked me to let everyone I know to let her know their views. Her email address is: cllrkate.wheller@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
October 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Downgrading of Radipole Lake and Lodmoor RSPB reserves. The deputy leader of Weymouth Council has taken on board all the info I published before. She has asked me to let everyone I know to let her know their views. Her email address is: cllrkate.wheller@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
This is the email address of the CEO of the RSPB. beccy.speight@rspb.org.uk
If you care about the degrading of Radipole and Lodmoor, send her an email to tell her these site are valuable and need supporting.
Please see the attached I have put out on X as well.
If you care about the degrading of Radipole and Lodmoor, send her an email to tell her these site are valuable and need supporting.
Please see the attached I have put out on X as well.
October 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
This is the email address of the CEO of the RSPB. beccy.speight@rspb.org.uk
If you care about the degrading of Radipole and Lodmoor, send her an email to tell her these site are valuable and need supporting.
Please see the attached I have put out on X as well.
If you care about the degrading of Radipole and Lodmoor, send her an email to tell her these site are valuable and need supporting.
Please see the attached I have put out on X as well.
Hobby and Cattle Egret Lodmoor, Crossbills Affpuddle, earlier this week.
October 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Hobby and Cattle Egret Lodmoor, Crossbills Affpuddle, earlier this week.
Cetti's Warbler and Bearded Reedling at Radipole on Thursday morning, Curlew Sandpiper and Glossy Ibis at Lodmoor yesterday afternoon.
October 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Cetti's Warbler and Bearded Reedling at Radipole on Thursday morning, Curlew Sandpiper and Glossy Ibis at Lodmoor yesterday afternoon.
Male and female Bearded Reedlings at Radipole this week and a couple of shots of the almost tame Wryneck at Barleycrates.
October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Male and female Bearded Reedlings at Radipole this week and a couple of shots of the almost tame Wryneck at Barleycrates.
A few shots from the last 2 days at Radipole. Snipe, Curlew Sandpiper and a Grey Wagtail.
September 26, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A few shots from the last 2 days at Radipole. Snipe, Curlew Sandpiper and a Grey Wagtail.
Recent shots taken over the last few days. Curlew Sandpiper and Sedge Warbler at Radipole and a very smart Wheatear at Ferrybridge.
September 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Recent shots taken over the last few days. Curlew Sandpiper and Sedge Warbler at Radipole and a very smart Wheatear at Ferrybridge.
Radipole for the last couple of days. Little Grebes, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler all showed well but the star was the male Bearded Reedling.
September 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Radipole for the last couple of days. Little Grebes, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler all showed well but the star was the male Bearded Reedling.
Little Stint at Ferrybridge plus Ruff, Yellow Wagtail and juvenile Little Ringed Plover at Lodmoor. All from this week.
September 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Little Stint at Ferrybridge plus Ruff, Yellow Wagtail and juvenile Little Ringed Plover at Lodmoor. All from this week.
Afew shots from earlier in the week. Redshank at Lodmoor, Wheatear, Dunlin and Ringed Plover at Ferrybridge. (More shots on X/Twitter.)
September 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Afew shots from earlier in the week. Redshank at Lodmoor, Wheatear, Dunlin and Ringed Plover at Ferrybridge. (More shots on X/Twitter.)
A few shots fron the last 2 or 3 days. Spoonbill at Lodmoor, Curlew Sandpiper and Wheatear at Ferrybridge.
September 14, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A few shots fron the last 2 or 3 days. Spoonbill at Lodmoor, Curlew Sandpiper and Wheatear at Ferrybridge.
A few from Lodmoor over the last couple of days.
September 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A few from Lodmoor over the last couple of days.
One of the many Chiffchaffs at Lodmoor and a Wall Lizard at Church Ope Cove, both from earlier this week. The Little Stints were at Ferrybridge late yesterday afternoon.
September 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
One of the many Chiffchaffs at Lodmoor and a Wall Lizard at Church Ope Cove, both from earlier this week. The Little Stints were at Ferrybridge late yesterday afternoon.