Highlights: A breeding plumaged male Grey Phalarope stopped off to refuel for a day at Sker Pool (29^th). A Hoopoe was seen over the A465 near Hirwaun (4^th). A male Golden Oriole was reported over a Cardiff garden (10^th). A Long-tailed Duck lingered until early in the month at Kenfig Pool. A Quail was calling at Mynydd Eglwysilan. Two Little Terns and a Storm Petrel were off Sker Point. Hobbies were noted at Ogmore Estuary, Bridgend (singles at Island Farm and near the town centre), Garth, Cyncoed, Roath and Porth. A Cuckoo was at Merthyr Mawr Warren. Four Greenshanks called in at Ogmore Estuary, where two Little Egrets appeared late in the month. A Little Owl was at Old Castle Down. Hawfinches were observed at two locations in the vicinity of Bridgend. Some Crossbill dispersal was observed, including 11 at Bridgend (28^th) and five over Lisvane Reservoir (29^th). Summary by Paul Roberts