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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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Wednesday, 20 May 2020

Tuesday 19th May 2020

Barden Bridge area - 5 Grey Wagtail, Dipper, 3 Common Sandpiper, 2 Redshank, 4 Willow Warbler, 2 Redstart, 3 Pied Fly, 2 Blackcap 2 Red-legged Partridge, Cuckoo  heard.
Chuck Butler

Fly Flatts (Warley Moor Reservoir)
Around the reservoir were 19 Dunlin, seven Common Sandpiper, a Ringed Plover, a Snipe, a male Teal, three Wheatears plus a bird showing characteristics of the Greenland race leucorhoa.
Brian Sumner               more on Brian's blog

Bradford, Cemetery Road
A Common Whitethroat singing near Asda supermarket.
Mark Doveston

Low Uttley
Tawny Owl present in the area.
Josh Selfe

Pennithorn, Baildon
Grasshopper Warbler and a pair of Stonechat.
Jon Middleton

Upwood & Bradup
At least two Song Thrush, a male Pied Wagtail, more than five Snipe, which were calling and roding and a Cuckoo was calling from Rivock Edge.  Also, a couple of Swallows, Red-legged Partridge and a Lapwing with at least two chicks.  Other birds included Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Redshank, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Reed Bunting, Willow Warbler and a male Kestrel.





A male Kestrel, Meadow Pipit, Red-legged Partridge, Redshank, Lapwing & chick.
Report and images: Phil Matthews