Welcome

Welcome to the Blog of the Bradford Ornithological Group (BOG). Here you will find information about the latest sightings, an archive of information and a gallery photos of the birds of this area of West Yorkshire, England. We are an active group dedicated to the study and conservation of birds within this region which is situated amongst the Pennines of Northern England.

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SWIFTs IN AIREDALE AND WHARFEDALE - TELL US IF THEY ARE BREEDING IN YOUR AREA.

CONTACT - recorder@bradfordbirding.org

Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Tuesday 2nd July 2019

Glovershaw
A juvenile Wheatear on the 7th fairway, a Red Kite flying low and 12 Swifts feeding on the moorland slopes.
Paul King

Haworth
Harris' Hawk once more seen in the area.
Howard Creber

Apperley Bridge
A survey of the area showed that there were five Chiffchaffs, five Blackcaps, four Common Whitethroat, three Song Thrushes, a Nuthatch, Reed Bunting and 25 Sand Martins. Also a good range of butterflies including Painted Lady and Red Admiral.
Damian Pearson

Phil Matthew's photographic tour of Wharfedale
Yeadon Tarn
Blackcap (male)                                           photo: Phil Matthews
Coot                                                photo: Phil Matthews
Cormorant                                    photo: Phil Matthews
Moorhen (juvenile)                                photo: Phil Matthews
Wren                                                                  photo: Phil Matthews
Knotford Nook, Otley
A Mandarin Duck (female) with a chick                      photo: Phil Matthews
Treecreeper                                               photo: Phil Matthews