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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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Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Tuesday 16th June 2020

Catch Up Ringing Report

Stockbridge Reserve - Last week Jon M had a ringing session with 13 birds caught in total. 
These included 4 Reed Warbler, 2 Sedge Warbler, a Reed Bunting & Blackcap.  One of the Sedge Warblers was a previously ringed bird on 20 July 2019 at Belvide near Brewood, Staffs.  A Reed Warbler had also been ringed at Stockbridge on 9 June 2020.   Jon noticed that at least one family of Reed Warbler had fledged on the east side of the Reserve.
Shaun Radcliffe

Fly Flatts (Warley Moor Reservoir)
Three Dunlin, five Ringed Plover and two chicks, seven Common Sandpiper + chicks, two Oystercatcher, eight Redshank + chicks and a Common Buzzard.
Brian Sumner                Brian's blog for more information.

Leeds/Liverpool canal at Bradley
Common Whitethroat, Little Owl, wren, Oystercatcher, Moorhen and a breeding pair of Canada Goose with 20 goslings.
Howard Creber