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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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Thursday 26 March 2020

Thursday 26th March 2020

Bolton Bridge
Seven Sand Martins
Barden Bridge
Four Grey Wagtails and three pairs of Goosander on the River Wharfe.  Also two Redshanks.
Roger Nelson
Cock Pheasant showing ear-tufts             photo: Roger Nelson
One of three pairs of Goosander in the Barden Bridge area            photo: Roger Nelson
Hawksworth Moor - during an exercise walk, the following were seen - 3 Red Kite, Raven & Buzzard interested in carrion near old shooting range. 4 Stock Dove also seen along with a flock of 40 Golden Plovers in flight. 3 Redshank seen on Reva Hill area.
Shaun Radcliffe
Washburn Valley from Lindley Bridge to Swinsty dam
Mandarin (2-3 pairs on river), Common Buzzard (incl 4 together), Redshank (1), Curlew (4), Tawny Owl (yep: another daytime hooter!), Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker (h/o), Grey Wagtail (2), Chiffchaff (many), and Goldcrest (incl pair at apparent nest site nr Packhorse Bridge); also Small Tortoiseshell and Peacock butterflies.
John Armstrong