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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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Thursday, 6 June 2019

Wednesday 5th June 2019

Washburn Valley
News that eight pairs of Pied Flycatchers have broods totalling over 40 hatchlings.
via What's Ap

Hirst Wood, Shipley
A pair of Stock Doves and a male Blackcap.
Graham Wood

Lindley Wood Reservoir
8.45pm - An Osprey was fishing in the reservoir. It was seen flying into trees, presumably to roost.
John Armstrong

Lindley Bridge area
Two pairs of Pied Flycatchers, one brood of eight young ringed. A family party of four Nuthatch and pairs of Common Buzzards and Red Kite.
Bryce Henderson

Stainburn Plantation
A 'churring' Nightjar and probably two other different males.  Also, three 'roding' Woodcock, Tawny Owl, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Tree Pipits.
John Armstrong