Kenfig NNR: A Golden Oriole was at the Pool, but soon lost to view in dense cover and not relocated (25^th). Waders included Wood Sandpiper (1^st), two Ruff and two Greenshank. A Cattle Egret and at least two Great White Egrets were present. A Hen Harrier was seen arriving in off the sea (14^th). A Storm Petrel, three Great Northern Divers and an Arctic Skua were observed off Sker.
Other sites: An Alpine Swift moved quickly through over Splott, Cardiff (25^th). Four Dotterels, which were found at Cefn Cadlan on April 30^th, remained until the second week, with one lingering until the 18^th. Seawatching efforts at Lavernock produced Pomarine Skua (3^rd), Sabine’s Gull (25^th) and two Storm Petrels, while Porthcawl turned up Great Skua, Arctic Skua and two Storm Petrels. Hobbies were seen over Bridgend and Heol-y-Cyw. A Hawfinch was noted in Penarth. 
Summary by Paul Roberts