Highlights: A first-winter Bonaparte’s Gull was a popular attraction at Ogmore Estuary (10^th-25^th), this being the third site record for the species. The long-staying American Wigeon finally departed Kenfig Pool, while the female Ring-necked Duck remained throughout at Lisvane Reservoir. An Avocet turned up at Kenfig Pool (18^th). A Black-necked Grebe called in at Llanishen Reservoir (31^st). A Velvet Scoter was again noted off Cardiff Foreshore. 

Other Sites: A Ruddy Shelduck was briefly at Kenfig (25^th). Egyptian Geese comprised two at Roath Park Lake and one at Parc Tredelerch. A Common Scoter called in at Llanishen Reservoir. A Bittern was seen at Kenfig Pool. Osprey passage was evidenced at Kenfig (four individuals), Cardiff Bay (two) and Fochriw. A Hen Harrier was at Cwm Cadlan. A Common Crane of unknown origin overflew Penarth, heading high west (26^th). At least five Little Ringed Plovers passed through Ogmore Estuary, where 450 Golden Plovers (flying over) and a Green Sandpiper were also logged. Further Green Sandpipers were recorded at Dunraven, Llwyn-onn Reservoir and Rumney Great Wharf. Black Redstarts occurred at Penarth, Southerndown, Aberthaw and Cwm Nash. A Firecrest was seen at Lavernock. A remarkable gathering of up to 24 Hawfinches was frequenting the grounds of St Cadoc’s Church, Cadoxton.
Summary by Paul Roberts