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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 17 June 2020

Wednesday 17th June 2020

Ilkley Moor
There were numerous Swifts feeding over Low Cragg and at High Cragg a family of Stonechats were present.  A pair of Curlew with a chick were seen close to the main footpath.
Keith Allen.

Peel Park, Bradford
Pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers fledged three young birds.
Irene Lofthouse

Eldwick

A juvenile Bullfinch and 6+ juvenile Blue Tits in the garden


Prince of Wales Park, Bingley

Chiffchaff still singing, Jay and Sparrowhawk



Lady Lane, Walsh Lane and part of Heights Lane, Bingley

House Martins and  Swallows, a Lesser Black-backed Gull,  four Oystercatchers, Pied Wagtail, Mistle Thrush andWillow Warbler.



Curlew - 10+ including the chick which has grown well since last time seen

Lapwing - still can see the sitting bird, this appears very late to be sitting on eggs?

Grey Partridge - pair with 9+ chicks



photos:  Jay, Oystercatchers, Curlew and adult Grey Partridge with two of nine chicks.
Report and photos from Phil Matthews