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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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Saturday 17 August 2019

Thursday 15th August 2019

Pennythorn & Sconce
In sunshine and high winds, the following were seen by Phil Matthews:
Ten Curlews (including a family of six), three Kestrels, over 30 Swallows, eight Goldfinch, two Meadow Pipits, two Pied Wagtails, two House Martins, two Mistle Thrush and single Skylark, Linnet, Reed Bunting, Whitethroat.  There was also a mixed flock of 42 Black-headed and Common Gulls.
Curlews                                                     photo: Phil Matthews
Goldfinch (juvenile)                                             photo: Phil Matthews
Meadow Pipit                                                   photo: Phil Matthews         
Mistle Thrush                                   photo: Phil Matthews
At Faweather Grange, the staff allowed Phil into the barn where breeding Swallows were feeding.