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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 23 April 2020

Thursday 23rd April 2020

Grasshopper Warbler
Sightings of single birds at Oats Royd and Queensbury station.  There has also been one reported from Soil Hill.
Brian Sumner

Warblers in the BOG area - 2018                   Grasshopper Warbler 1987 - 2018

Glovershaw
Two Wheatears (pair) on the 11th fairway.  The flock of Golden Plovers is now down to 10.  They were chased away by a couple of Lapwings.
Brackenhall Farm, Shipley Glen
Fieldfares are still present but the number has decreased to about a dozen.
Paul King

Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
Five Wheatears and a Stonechat.
Brian Vickers

Dowley Gap Water Treatment Works
A Swift over the filter beds.
Martin Taunton