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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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Monday, 10 June 2019

Monday 10th June 2019

Lindley Wood Reservoir
Osprey was seen fishing at 10am and again in the early afternoon when it caught a large Bream (identified by the cognoscenti).
Theo Kuechel et al

Pennythorn Hill, Baildon
A male Stonechat was with two juveniles, five Reed Bunting sites identified, a Cuckoo flew over and 12 Swifts went through at various times (largest group was six). The Grasshopper Warbler pair has been reported as feeding young.
Paul King
Throughout the area, Willow Warblers are now feeding.  This one was recently seen by Keith Allen.