Highlights: First-winter drake American Wigeon at Kenfig, female Ring-necked Duck at Lisvane Reservoir, Velvet Scoter off Cardiff Foreshore and two Scaup at Cardiff Bay were all present throughout. Three individual Caspian Gulls and up to 20 or so Yellow-legged Gulls were noted in the vicinity of Cardiff Bay. Several Siberian Chiffchaffs remained at Burrows Well, Merthyr Mawr Warren. A Black-throated Diver was present at Llanishen Reservoir into the start of the month. Marsh Harriers were seen at Rumney Great Wharf and Kenfig. Ogmore Estuary held Water Pipit, three Dark-bellied Brent Geese, Merlin and Common Sandpiper. Two Short-eared Owls were observed at Old Castle Down. The first Sand Martin turned up at Flemingston Moor (24^th). Black Redstarts were at Cardiff City Hall, below Penarth Head, and Southerndown. Two Firecrests were located at Boverton Brook. A Hawfinch was noted at Cosmeston. 
Summary by Paul Roberts