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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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Wednesday 18 April 2018

Wednesday 18th April 2018

Glovershaw
Nine Wheatears on the 8th fairway of the Golf Course at 8am.

Yeadon Tarn

Male Shoveler still present in amongst the Tufted Ducks on Yeadon Tarn.
Paul King

Private Wetlands (permit holders only)
In addition to Blackcaps, Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs there were two Common Sandpipers, a Common Tern, and a Sedge Warbler. Others included a male Goosander on the river and three female Goldeneye. Overhead a Red Kite, two Common Buzzards a male Sparrowhawk which caught a small bird. Elsewhere on the reserve: two Curlews, Oystercatchers, Lapwing, Stock Dove, Kingfisher, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Bullfinch and Reed Bunting.
John Armstrong