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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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Sunday 12 April 2020

Sunday 12th April 2020

Bingley Bog North
In the area there were four Chiffchaffs, five Blackcaps, a Willow Warbler, a Dipper on the overflow channel, a pair of Bullfinch, Song Thrush, a Grey Wagtail and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Steve Meredith




Cross Roads to Cullingworth (Senior Way)
Six Willow Warblers, three Chiffchaffs, a Blackcap, a small flock of Linnets, a Green Woodpecker and six lapwing.
Steve Parkes

Shipley Glen
A pair of Little Owls at Brackenhall Farm, a Green Woodpecker and a hoot from a Tawny Owl on Sheriff Lane and a Blackcap and at least three Nuthatch.
Paul King

Walsh Lane/Lady Lane, Eldwick
Early April sightings
Raven                                        photo: Phil Matthews
Red Kite                            photo: Phil Matthews
Otley Wetland
A single male Goldeneye, a Great Crested Grebe, a Sparrowhawk, two Curlew, two Redshank, four Stock Dove, a Little Owl and a large number of Sand Martins.
John Armstrong