Highlights: Alpine Swifts were discovered at Penarth (18^th), Parc Tredelerch (two on the 19^th) and Porthcawl (20^th). An adult Night Heron was found roosting at Cors Crychydd Reen, Lamby (30^th), before flying off at dusk, but present again the next day. Female Ring-necked Ducks remained at Lisvane Reservoir (two) and Roath Park Lake. An immature Spoonbill frequented Hendre Lake, St Mellons.
Other Sites: An Osprey passed through Cardiff Bay, continuing up the River Ely (31^st). A ringtail Hen Harrier overflew Pentyrch. Migrant Redshanks included six at Cosmeston and 22 at Roath Park Lake, both unusual site occurrences. Four early Whimbrels moved down channel off Rumney Great Wharf (22^nd). A Little Gull arrived at Cardiff Bay after strong winds. Two adult Yellow-legged Gulls lingered at Ogmore Estuary, with a second-winter also identified there. Common Terns were noted at Lisvane Reservoir and Parc Tredelerch. Short-eared Owl sightings from Lamby Tip and Rumney Great Wharf may have related to the same individual? Water Pipits were still at Ogmore Estuary and Rumney Great Wharf. Black Redstarts were at Bute Park and the Porth Teigr, Cardiff Bay. Dartford Warblers stopped off at Royal Porthcawl Golf Course and Ogmore Estuary. Firecrests were at Penarth and Dunraven. Hawfinches were observed at Rudry, Dyffryn Gardens and Tongwynlais.
Summary by Paul Roberts