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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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Monday, 31 August 2020

Monday 31st August 2020

Denholme Clough 0730-0945
Juv Merlin, 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Redstart, 2 Whitethroat, 10+Blackcap, 30+Chiffchaff, 4 singing Willow Warbler, few parties of Siskin, Common Gull, Green Woodpecker, Bullfinches. no vismig to speak of other than Siskins.
M Doveston 

Nab Water Lane, Oxenhope
A Whinchat and three Stonechats.
Brian Vickers

Glovershaw, Baildon
At least six Stonechats, at least two Whinchats, two Wheatear, two Common Whitethroats, two Reed Buntings, a flock of 50+ Goldfinch, 120+ Swallows, 30+ House Martins, two Willow Warblers.  Other species present included Skylark, Mistle Thrush, Pied Wagtail, Little Owl, Common Gull, Lesser-blacked Gull, Common Buzzard, Red Kite, Kestrel and Red Grouse.








Common Whitethroat, Whinchat, Wheatear, Swallow, Pied Wagtail, Meadow Pipit, Common Buzzard,
Stonechat & Wheatear and two Whinchats
Photos and Report from Phil Matthews