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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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Friday 24 April 2020

Friday 24th April 2020

Leeshaw Reservoir
17 Shovelers on the reservoir.  A record for Leeshaw which equals the 17 which visited Cononley Ings on 10th January 2012    History of the Shoveler 2003 - 2018

Male Shoveler at Leeshaw              photo: Brian Vickers
Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
Nine Wheatears and two Stonechat.
Brian Vickers

Beamsley
A Cuckoo seen and heard.  It was first heard yesterday.
Upper Wharfedale in spring - images from Roger Nelson
Pied Flycatcher (female)                    photo: Roger Nelson
Pied Flycatcher (female with nest material)            photo: Roger Nelson



Pied Wagtail, Willow Warbler and Wren            all by Roger Nelson

Ilkley Moor
A Cuckoo was calling from woods about a mile from Cow and Calf.
John Brookes

Glovershaw
Two Wheatears on the 11th fairway and a Common Whitethroat singing nearby.  A Cuckoo was heard passing over the race track area.
On the 20th April - A Yellow Wagtail was reported on the 14th green of the Golf Course.
Glen Road
A Common Whitethroat, at least 20 Willow Warblers and at Brackenhall Farm a small flock of Fieldfare is still hanging on.
Paul King

Shipley Glen
Male Blackcap with nesting materials           photo: Steve Meredith