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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, 21 December 2020

Sunday 20th December 2020

Stockbridge Reserve
A Little Egret, Goldcrest and Bullfinch plus a Water Rail was heard.
Shaun Radcliffe

Aire Valley - Utley to Riddlesden
A singing Mistle Thrush 15 Fieldfare, a handful of Redwing, a Grey Heron and two Cormorants.  There was also a Little Egret, three Goosanders, a Jay and a Bullfinch.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Two Common Buzzards were calling whilst they circled overhead and six Goosanders and a Kingfisher were noted along the walk.
Josh Selfe

Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Riddlesden
Two pairs of Goosander, five Mute Swans, a Kingfisher, a Tufted Duck, and a Grey Wagtail were the pick of the species.  
Bingley Moor/Ikley Moor
A walk over the area produced a Rite Kite, two Common Buzzards and a male Stonechat.
Penny French

Oxenhope
A Barn Owl was seen from the road whilst passing through the area.
Tom Simcock