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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CONTACT - recorder@bradfordbirding.org

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Wednesday 25 February 2026

Whetstone Gate area -  the mild spell has brought species back to this area. 2 singing Skylarks, a few Curlews about, a flock of 60 Lapwing circling plus a few more on the ground, pair of buzzard plus a Red Kite. A couple of pairs of Greylag Geese also recorded.

Shaun Radcliffe

Monday, 23 February 2026

Monday 23 February 2026

Bingley - R Aire - Kingfisher, Dipper & Grey Wagtail on Myrtle Park stretch. Also 8 Mandarin Duck on lake near Ireland Bridge.

Shaun Radcliffe 

Thursday, 19 February 2026

Thursday 19 February 2026

Stockbridge Reserve - despite the noise from the 32 Canada Geese on the site, a Water Rail was heard . On the feeders, Reed Buntings, Goldfinches, LTT & a male Siskin were seen.

Shaun Radcliffe 

Monday, 9 February 2026

Sunday 8 February 2026

Stockbridge Reserve - Water Rail heard, 3 Oystercatchers & a Curlew flew over. 


Thanks to Jon & his team, Ian & Steve for their work on the new Sand Martin structure.

Shaun Radcliffe 

Friday, 6 February 2026

Thursday 5 February 2026

Stockbridge Reserve - some of the birds seen from the DRY hide - pair of Bullfinch, Goldfinches, Reed Buntings at the feeders. Also overhead, low flight of a Red Kite.

John Preshaw, Shaun Radcliffe