Spoonbill, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Ring-necked Duck and Brambling were the highlights of 53 species seen or heard on GBC’s field trip to WWT Llanelli on Sunday. Thanks to Alan Rosney for leading and to all 18 participants who came along.

Full species list: Mute Swan, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Shelduck, Wigeon, Gadwall, Teal, Mallard, Shoveler, Pochard, Ring-necked Duck, Tufted Duck, Spoonbill, Grey Heron, Great White Egret, Little Egret, Cormorant, Buzzard, Peregrine, Water Rail, Moorhen, Lapwing, Knot, Dunlin, Snipe, Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, Magpie, Jay, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Chiffchaff, Wren, Blackbird, Song Thrush, Robin, Dunnock, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Brambling, Greenfinch, Goldfinch and Bullfinch.