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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, 2 May 2020

Saturday 2nd May 2020

Heber's Ghyll, Iikley
A Wood Warbler was singing this morning at the top of the Ghyll.
John Brookes
Warblers in the area 1987 - 2017

Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
Three Wheatears and two Stonechats.
Brian Vickers

Bingley
A Raven, high over the town centre
Martin Taunton.

Glovershaw
Two Wheatears (male and female) on the 11th fairway and two Common Whitethroat singing near the 'gallops'.  Two pairs of Reed Bunting.
Glen Road
A pair of Bullfinch, a Common Whitethroat, a Blackcap, three Chiffchaffs and at least 10 singing Willow Warblers.
Paul King

Ebor Mill Nature Reserve, Haworth
A Kingfisher, several Blackcaps, Coal Tit and Greenfinch.  Pair of nesting Canada Geese.
Howard Creber

Fly Flatts (Warley Moor Reservoir)
Two Ringed Plovers, eight Common Sandpiper, four Redshank in addition to several Canada Geese, Greylag Geese, 200 Herring Gulls and 30 Lesser Black-backed Gulls.  Lapwing chicks were also noted.
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