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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, 7 July 2019

Sunday 7th July 2019


Shibden Head, Queensbury

First juvenile Redstart of the Autumn seen. Also 2 Whitethroat, juvenile Blackcap, GS Woodpecker, 4 Sand Martin overhead. Several Chiffchaff calling but strangely not a single Willow Warbler was heard.

Chris K

 Stockbridge Reserve (members only) - Whitethroat carrying food, juvenile Blackcap, Sedge & Reed (2) still singing, Chiff-Chaff.
Shaun Radcliffe

 Glovershaw/Pennythorn/Sconce - 15 Meadow Pipit, some still feeding young, 4 Skylark, 5 Oystercatcher, 4 Reed Bunting, 2 Willow Warbler, 2 Whitethroat (possibly 3), juv Redstart, juv Pied Wagtail- 22 species in total. 6 species of butterfly including a Ringlet pursued by a Hawker dragonfly.
Phil Matthews
Juvenile Redstart