Highlights: An Ortolan Bunting turned up a Lavernock (19th – 20th ), a site with a
notable historic track record for the species. Yellow-browed Warblers were found
at Kenfig (28th ) and Dunraven (29th ). A Cattle Egret arrived at Llanishen Reservoir
(5th ). Three Whooper Swans coasted south east past Dunraven (29th ), while the
long-stayer remained at Cardiff Bay.
Other Sites: Great White Egrets were recorded at Kenfig Pool (5th ), Llanishen
Reservoir (two on 25th ), Ogmore Estuary (two on 26th ) and Sker (30th ). A Bittern
was seen at Kenfig Pool. Ten Little Egrets at Ogmore Estuary was a site high
count. Raptors included a Hen Harrier at Cwm Cadlan, Marsh Harriers at Kenfig
and Lavernock, Merlins at Kenfig and Dunraven, with Hobbies at Sker and
Ogmore Estuary. Waders of note comprised Curlew Sandpiper and Little Stint
from Kenfig, plus Little Ringed Plover and Ruff at Ogmore Estuary. Two Black
Terns and an Arctic Tern graced Parc Tredelerch. Passage Ring Ouzels called in
at Craig y Llyn, Rhigos (three) and Craig y Bwlch, Hirwaun. West Aberthaw held
a Firecrest.
Summary by Paul Roberts