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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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SWIFTs IN AIREDALE AND WHARFEDALE - TELL US IF THEY ARE BREEDING IN YOUR AREA.

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Friday, 15 May 2020

Friday 15th May 2020

Spring 2020 - Gallery of Images                 Monthly Report April 2020

Storiths Road, Barden
A Pied Flycatcher, Redstart, Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and a Long-tailed Tit.
Brian Vickers
Willow Warbler at Storiths           photo: Brian Vickers
Low Wood Riddlesden
Two Pied Flycatchers in addition to Mistle Thrush, Jay and Blackcap
Keighley Golf Course
Spotted Flycatcher, Common Whitethroat and Grey Wagtail.
Josh Selfe

 Glovershaw
A late male Wheatear on the 10th green and a pair of Stock Doves on the 11th fairway.  Other birds feeding on the golf course included Lapwings, Oystercatchers, Skylarks and Meadow Pipits.  There was a general sense that birds are now heavily into breeding.
Paul King

Barden, Wharfedale

A male Stonechat and a young Stonechat                photos: Keith Allen

Heber's Ghyll, Ilkley
A Wood Warbler in Heber's Ghyll                 photo: Keith Allen