Highlights: Two female Ring-necked Ducks remained at Lisvane Reservoir. An adult Caspian Gull was identified at Cardiff Bay (8^th), where the long-staying Whooper Swan was still present. A Cattle Egret was briefly at Porthcawl (15^th). Scarcities from Kenfig comprised Whooper Swan (8^th only), Yellow-browed Warbler and two Siberian Chiffchaffs at the pool, plus a Snow Bunting at Sker.
Other Sites: The Brent Goose flock at Aberthaw peaked at 15 (10 of which were Pale-bellied), while a single juvenile Dark-bellied lingered at Ogmore Estuary. The only Scaup was at Cardiff Bay. Two Eiders and a Red-breasted Merganser were noted at Sker. Great Northern Divers were sighted on various dates at Kenfig and Sker, although it is not known how many individuals this relates to. Bitterns were found at both Kenfig and Cardiff Bay, where three Great White Egrets were seen flying over (15^th). Both Marsh Harrier and Short-eared Owl were observed flying in off the sea at Sker (4^th). A male Merlin was hunting at Portobello, Ogmore Estuary. A Whimbrel appeared to be attempting to winter at Sker. Common Sandpipers were frequenting Ogmore Esuary, Cardiff Bay and Lisvane Reservoir. A Little Gull stopped off at Kenfig Pool (24^th). Water Pipits were made up of two at Ogmore Estuary and two at Aberthaw. Black Redstarts had a good showing, with records from Cardiff Bay (maximum three), Cardiff City Hall, Barry, Aberthaw (two), Nash Point, Southerndown (two), Bridgend (two locations) and Lock’s Common, Porthcawl. Firecrests were logged at Cathays Cemetery, Aberthaw (two) and Pant Norton. Up to four Hawfinches were at Cosmeston. 
Summary by Paul Roberts