Highlights: Scarcities at Kenfig were a Glossy Ibis in flight over the pool (19^th), a juvenile Sabine’s Gull at Sker (10^th) and a Red-backed Shrike (found in the southern dunes in October), reportedly around until early in the month. Cardiff Bay held two Caspian Gulls (adult and 2^nd-winter), a Red-necked Grebe (11^th), a Leach’s Petrel  moving down channel from the barrage (2^nd) and the long-staying Whooper Swan. Leach’s Petrels were also recorded from Lavernock on several dates (notably four on the 9^th), with Black-throated Diver (9^th) and at least two Siberian Chiffchaffs also present. Two female Ring-necked Ducks frequented Lisvane Reservoir. A flock of six Waxwings flew over Maesteg (16^th). A Swift species (Common or Pallid) was over Wildmill, Bridgend (1^st). 
Other Sites: Single Dark-bellied Brent Geese were at Cardiff Bay, Ogmore Estuary and Sker, where Red-breasted Merganser and Great Northern Diver were also logged. Another Great Northern Diver was briefly on Llanishen Reservoir (27^th). A Red-crested Pochard, three Bitterns and a Great White Egret were at Kenfig. A male Merlin was at Sker. A coordinated count in the Ely Valley revealed a total of 11 Green Sandpipers. Common Sandpipers comprised two at both Ogmore Estuary and Lisvane Reservoir. Purple Sandpipers at Sker peaked at 14. A Great Skua was seen heading from Sker towards Porthcawl. Little Gulls had a good showing, with records from Ogmore Estuary (two 1^st-winters), Sker (adult and 1^st-winter), Kenfig Pool (1^st-winter), Porthcawl (adult) and Cardiff Bay (1^st-winter). The Cardiff Bay roost held a maximum of 16 Yellow-legged Gulls. Late Arctic Terns were seen at Gileston (9^th) and Kenfig Pool (15^th-19^th). Two Water Pipits turned up at Ogmore Estuary. Black Redstarts occurred at Penarth (three), Cardiff Bay (two), Porthcawl (two), Coity and Nash Point. An estimated 10,000 Redwings moved over Lavernock in 90 minutes (1^st). Ring Ouzels passed through at Dunraven and Maesteg. Firecrests graced Pant Norton, Ogmore (two) and Swanbridge. Hawfinches were Fforest Fawr, Lavernock and Cosmeston.
Summary by Paul Roberts