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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, 21 April 2019

Sunday 21 April 2019

Heights Lane & Eldwick Reservoir - 2 Sparrowhawk, Redshank, Oystercatcher, Swallow, Sand Martin, pair of Tufted Duck, Willow Warbler, Blackcap, Nuthatch, GSW
Phil Matthews

Norwood Edge to Little Almscliffe - Curlews, pair Sparrowhawk jostling in the air, Snipe drumming, 70-75 Golden Plover towards Scargill reservoir, 3 GSW, 5-6 Tree Pipit, 2 Redstart, Blackcaps, Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs, Linnet, singing male Siskin, 4-5 Crossbill.
John Armstrong

St.Ives Estate 0700-1030am
single Redwing heard, Siskin, Redpoll, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warblers, Mute Swan, Canada Geese, Tufted Ducks, Goosanders, Little Owl, Lapwing, Skylark, Nuthatch, Treecreeper, Jay.
M Doveston et al

Glovershaw
A male Wheatear on the 11th fairway and a roost of 30 Golden Plovers in the fields adjacent to Glovershaw Lane.
Paul King