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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, 13 May 2020

Wednesday 13th May 2020

Fly Flatts (Warley Moor Reservoir)
There were 12 Dunlin, two Ringed Plover, a Redshank, two Oystercatcher, nine Common Sandpiper, a Snipe and two Wheatears in the area.  Several Swifts and Swallows flew north and a Lapwing was seen with four chicks.
Brian Sumner                       more on Brian's blog

Shipley Glen
Breeding birds include Great Spotted Woodpecker and Stock Dove.
At Brackenhall, a family of five Mistle Thrush (adults plus juveniles) were feeding in the fields.
Paul King

River Aire (Keighley Golf Club)
A female Goosander with seven young
Ian Skayman

Thornton Moor
Wheatear, Skylark, Curlew, breeding Lapwing with chicks and Meadow Pipit were all seen during a walk across the moor.
Jane Robinson.