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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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Wednesday 21 August 2019

Tuesday 20th August 2019

Storiths Road, Barden.
Eight Spotted Flycatchers and seven Common Redstarts in a concentrated area along the Storiths Road.  Also a Hobby flew by.
Howard Creber

Tong Park, Baildon
A Tree Pipit, a Spotted Flycatcher (behind the cricket pavilion) and at least two juvenile Kingfishers were present.  These were in addition to a female Sparrowhawk with a juvenile.
Jeremy Taylor

Swifts are still passing through the area, with 49 seen flying west over Silsden during a 90 minute watch. A Whimbrel was also picked up going west.
Jon Middleton

Otley
A Hobby flew towards the Chevin and a Swift was also seen
Theo Kuechel