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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 May 2019

Sunday 12th May 2019

Glovershaw
The Wheatear passage continues with 10 feeding on the 11th fairway and the 'horse track'.  That's a total of 22 within the past three days.  Also a Cuckoo, a Snipe with a chick and a Common Whitethroat with nesting materials.
Paul King

Photos taken at Pennythorn by Steve Meredith (from top to bottom) Mistle Thrush, Red Grouse, Sky Lark, Snipe and Willow Warbler.





High Royds, Menston
Both Reed & Sedge Warbler singing at High Royds Pond.
Andrew Kelly

Bradup
Stonechat (pair), Wheatear (male), 7 Golden Plover, 3 Snipe, 2 Oystercatcher, 6 Linnet, Reed Bunting and an unexpected Willow Warbler.  Lapwing numbers are down at this site this year.
East Morton
Red Kite and Little Owl
Walsh Lane, Bingley
Little Owl
Phil Matthews


Male and female Stonechat and three Golden Plovers                  photos: Phil Matthews