
Bradford Urban Wildlife Group
Recording, observing and protecting Bradford wildlife & habitats
Welcome to BUWG
About Us:
Established in 1987, the group exists to promote interest in and conservation of wildlife and habitats in the Bradford area.
A good example of our work is the creation and maintenance of a butterfly meadow on land at Shipley station, carried out in partnership with the Yorkshire Branch of Butterfly Conservation. Read more about us.
Top News:
A huge area in the Bradford district has been designated a National Nature Reserve, known as the Bradford Pennine Gateway. Great news for the district's wildlife and people. See Natural England's full statement here.
Published 13 May 2025.
Coming Up - Our Next Event:
Peregrine Observation Morning at Lister Mill – Sun 8th Jun, 10am-12pm
This is the time of year when peregrines are feeding juvenile young. Paul Wheatley will be there as our peregrine specialist, please join us to watch their activity and hear their distinctive cry. Binoculars recommended but not essential as we will have viewing equipment to share. Meeting point is the intersection between Silk Street and Beamsley Road, BD9 4SB. There is ample parking space in these streets. What3words location: “nest.impose.joined”
See full event details.

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