Highlights:
Kenfig held the lion’s share of this month’s scarcities, with five
Garganeys, Cattle Egret, Great White Egret, two Black-necked Grebes,
Slavonian Grebe and two Avocets recorded. Four Cattle Egrets remained at
Porthcawl all month. A White Stork was reported over Ewenny (26th) and a Turtle Dove of unknown origin was frequenting a Rhoose garden
Other Sites:
Scaup were noted at Cosmeston and Kenfig. A Bittern was reported at
Lamby Lake, with others at Cosmeston and Kenfig. Hen Harriers were
logged at Gileston, Parc Slip, Mynydd Eglwysilan and Llanilid (a male,
which commuted between here and Hirwaun Common). Both Marsh Harrier and
Merlin were seen at Kenfig, with another Merlin at Flemingston. A Little
Ringed Plover was at Ogmore Estuary, where two wintering Common
Sandpipers and a Green Sandpiper were still around. Cardiff Bay held two
Little Gulls and two Yellow-legged Gulls, with another of the latter
species at Caerphilly Castle Moat. Three Short-eared Owls were in the
dunes at Kenfig. At least four Water Pipits were at Ogmore Estuary, with
others at Rumney Great Wharf and Green Point, Rhymney Estuary. A
minimum of four Choughs was roaming the Heritage Coast. A Firecrest was
at Kenfig Pool. Hawfinches were a popular draw at the Forest Ganol
feeding station.