Highlights: A first-winter drake Lesser Scaup was found at Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve (31^st). The two Ring-necked Ducks remained at Lisvane Reservoir. A pair of Garganey called in briefly at Kenfig Pool (28^th). A first-winter Caspian Gull was identified at Cardiff Bay. Up to eight Waxwings lingered at Cosmeston, often feeding on rose hips. Two Woodlarks were discovered in stubble at St Mary’s Well Bay (3^rd). 

Other Sites: Long-tailed Ducks were at Roath Park Lake and Kenfig Pool. A Scaup was also at the latter site, with one at Cardiff Bay too. Four Great White Egrets dropped in at Kenfig Pool, while another was on the substantial flood at Sker, which also attracted a Greenshank and three Black-tailed Godwits. Two or three passage Little Ringed Plovers visited the Watermill, Ogmore Estuary. An Osprey was at Llwyn-on Reservoir. Two Little Gulls frequented Cardiff Bay. First records included Willow Warbler at Kenfig (23^rd) and Cuckoo at Heol-y-Cyw (31^st). A Short-eared Owl was at Rumney Great Wharf. A Water Pipit was noted at Ogmore Estuary. Black Redstarts were at Llantwit Major and Cardiff City Hall, both males. Cosmeston held a Hawfinch. 
Summary by Paul Roberts