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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 21 May 2020

Thursday 21st May 2020

Nan Scar Clough, Oxenhope
The Wood warbler seen earlier in the week, remains at Nan Scar.
Steve Parkes

Pennithorn, Baildon
Many Reed Buntings in song, seven males counted on the Sconce side of the hill, whilst a Cuckoo was heard towards Sconce Lane.  A pair of Linnets, a singing Common Whitethroat and a couple of Meadow Pipits were noted carrying food to their nest sites.
Paul King

Stainburn Forest
9pm  -  A single Nightjar was churring in a large clearing of forest.
Also - Up to four Woodcocks, a distant Tawny Owl in flight, three Great Spotted Woodpeckers and two Tree Pipits flushed off the deck.
John Armstrong