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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, 28 May 2020

Thursday 28th May 2020

Strid Woods
Three pairs of Pied Flycatcher between the Strid and the shelter.  A Garden Warbler and a Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Storiths
A breeding Garden Warbler with food.  The 2019 Report states that there was no evidence of breeding in this area.  
Report and Photos by Brian Vickers

Upper Wharfedale - Hazlewood
A set of photos from Roger Nelson depicting the breeding season around Hazlewood and Bolton Abbey.







Birds depicted - Greylag Geese family, Green Woodpecker, juvenile Blackcap, Curlew, female Curlew on nest, Oystercatchers, Redstart and Spotted Flycatcher.    All photos by Roger Nelson.

Utley
Swifts have been seen nesting in a house on Skipton Road, Utley.
Keighley Golf Course - Spotted Flycatcher
Josh Selfe

House Sparrow
Looks like a good breeding year for the House Sparrow.
House Sparrows                  photo: Roger Wilkinson