Welcome

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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Sunday 17 May 2020

Sunday 17th May 2020

Leeming Reservoir, Nan Scar Beck
A Wood Warbler heard singing below the path by the gate.
Chris King

Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
A male Stonechat at Nab Water Lane    photo: Brian Vickers

Stockbridge walk - Kingfisher, 2 Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Blackcap, Bullfinch, Willow Warbler, Reed Bunting bringing food to site, noisy Canada Geese plus 10 Swifts circling around nearby houses.
Shaun Radcliffe

River Aire, Hirstwood Area


Hirstwood Weir
Breeding Dippers have now dispersed.
Harden Moor
Two male Green Woodpeckers, one near the car park.
Barden Bridge
An excellent range of species including Pied Flycatcher, Common Sandpiper, Grey Wagtail, Swift, Sand Martins and Swallows.
Report and images from Steve Meredith

Otley Wetland
A pair of Goldeneye remain on the reserve.
John Armstrong