Highlights: Seawatching efforts at Lavernock were rewarded with three Roseate Terns (1^st), Sooty Shearwater (30^th), Arctic Skua and several Storm Petrels. A Storm Petrel was also noted off Sker. A drake Ring-necked Duck turned up at Lisvane Reservoir (10^th) and subsequently lingered until at least the month end. A Cattle Egret was briefly at Kenfig Pool (14^th), joining a Great White Egret, with another of the latter species calling in at Ogmore Estuary. A Hobby was seen over Bridgend. A couple of juvenile Yellow-legged Gulls appeared at Cosmeston. Waders included a flock of 25 Black-tailed Godwits over Lisvane Reservoir, seven Black-tailed Godwits and two Little Ringed Plovers at Kenfig Pool, plus a Little Ringed Plover at Ogmore Estuary.
Summary by Paul Roberts