Kenfig NNR: A first-winter drake American Wigeon, discovered at the Pool in late November, reappeared there after a short absence, subsequently staying the rest of the month. A White-fronted Goose circled the Pool but chose not to land (10^th). A Cattle Egret was briefly present (9^th). Sightings from Sker included Black-throated Diver, Great Northern Diver and Little Gull. A Bittern was seen at the Pool. A Hen Harrier frequented the southern dunes. A Merlin was logged. Both Siberian Chiffchaff and Firecrest were trapped for ringing. 
Cardiff: A female Ring-necked Duck was present all month at Lisvane Reservoir, bar for one brief sortie to Cardiff Bay. A Grey Phalarope was a fleeting visitor to Lisvane Reservoir (2^nd). At Llanishen Reservoir a Black-throated Diver took up residence (9^th onward), but three Black-necked Grebes there were only transient (5^th). Several Caspian Gulls were identified in the Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve roost. A Red-breasted Merganser arrived at Cardiff Bay (22^nd), having previously been at Cosmeston, while a Scaup lingered too.
Other Sites: Five Velvet Scoters flew down channel at Lavernock (30^th), with another seen drifting north off Penarth Pier the same day. A Black-throated Diver arrived at Barry Waterfront (25^th). Common Sandpipers were at Ogmore Estuary and Penarth Marina. A Little Gull was off the promenade at Porthcawl. Black Redstarts were at Nash Point and Porthcawl. Wandering Dartford Warblers were located at Rest Bay and near Pyle & Kenfig Golf Clubhouse. One or two Hawfinches were seen sporadically at Cosmeston. A Snow Bunting was heard over Mynydd Pwll-yr-lwrch.

Summary by Paul Roberts