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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, 9 April 2020

Thursday 9th April 2020

Apperley Bridge
A Common Sandpiper, a pair of Oystercatchers, 12 Sand Martins, and two Ring-necked Parakeets.  A single Gadwall was on the river and a pair was seen at Esholt.  A flock of six Jays, a yaffling Green Woodpecker, three Goldcrest, three Nuthatch, four Chiffchaff, three Blackcap, a single Kingfisher, Kestrel, Common Buzzard, Red Kite and a Song Thrush.  The rookery now contains six rebuilt nests.  A good end to what appears to have been an excellent morning.
Damian Pearson

Bingley garden - male Blackcap. Nearby construction site a female Mallard brought her 8 ducklings to the large puddles.
Shaun Radcliffe

Lady Lane and Walsh Lane
A pair of Bullfinch, two pairs of Pied Wagtail, three Red Kites, a Common Buzzard, a relocating Goosander (flying across to Wharfedale), a Little Owl, a Grey Heron and a breeding Coal Tit.

Recent images from the Eldwick area - Phil Matthews
A female Lapwing                            Phil Matthews
Little Owl                              Phil Matthews
A male Chaffinch                       Phil Matthews