Highlights: Garganey were noted at Llanishen/Lisvane Reservoirs and Kenfig. The only Leach’s Petrel was off Sker (18^th). A total of six Cattle Egrets called in at Kenfig, with another two in fields near Llanharry. An extraordinary flock of 24 Glossy Ibises flew east past Sker (8^th), while further sightings of the species came from Rhoose (one on the 8^th), Llanishen/Lisvane Reservoirs (seven over on the 22^nd) and Kenfig Pool (one late in the month). Remarkably, two Red-necked Phalaropes were located in Cardiff: one on the River Taff, ranging from Radyr to Morganstown (7^th), plus another at Llanishen Lisvane Reservoirs (15^th-18^th). Grey Phalaropes were very well represented, with observations from Kenfig (maximum count five), Ogmore Estuary (three or four in total), Cardiff Bay (seen at several locations), Llanishen/Lisvane Reservoirs (at least two), Barry (one, possibly two, on The Knap), Llandaff (one on the River Taff), Llwyn-on Reservoir (one) and Rumney Great Wharf (one). Long-tailed Skuas were off Lavernock (4^th) and Cardiff Bay Barrage (18^th). Windblown Sabine’s Gulls were recorded from Porthcawl (one on the 15^th, two on the 17^th), Cardiif Bay Barrage (15^th) and Sker (18^th). A Turtle Dove was at Cosmeston (26^th–27^th). A Hoopoe turned up at Sker (21^st), but unfortunately was taken by a Peregrine. Yellow-browed Warblers were found at Kenfig (28^th) and Cwm Mawr (29^th). 

Other Sites: Eight Pale-bellied Brent Geese passed Porthcawl. A Red-breasted Merganser was a brief visitor to Ogmore Estuary. A Great Norther Diver flew down channel past Porthcawl, where a couple of Storm Petrels were also logged. As usual, Kenfig held the lion’s share of the Great White Egrets, with a maximum count of five, possibly even seven. Further occurrences of the species came from Dunraven (three coasting down channel and another in off the sea), Ogmore Estuary, Llanharry and Llantwit Major (this taken into care and sadly died). At least five records of Ospreys came from Kenfig, with others at Aberthaw, Ogmore Estuary and Porthcawl. Hen Harriers were seen at Rhigos and Kenfig, with Marsh Harriers also present at the latter site. Hobbies were enjoyed at Kenfig (multiple sightings) and Dunraven (two individuals). A Merlin was at Mynydd Pwll-yr-lwrch, Maesteg. A Little Ringed Plover and two Knot were at Ogmore Estuary. A Curlew Sandpiper was off Cardiff Bay Barrage. Waders at Kenfig included several Curlew Sandpipers, Grey Plover (unusually one at the Pool), Ruff, Greenshank, three Green Sandpipers and up to 12 Knot. Two Arctic Skuas were noted off Porthcawl. A Yellow-legged Gull was at Ogmore Estuary. Single Arctic Terns were at Kenfig and Ogmore Estuary. Black Terns graced Kenfig (perhaps four in total), Cardiff Bay (two off the barrage), Llanishen/Lisvane Reservoirs (two), Lavernock and Porthcawl. A Dartford Warbler found at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club also strayed into the Kenfig recording area. Firecrests were seen at Dunraven and Kenfig on multiple dates, with another at Cardiif University. A Pied Flycatcher was at Dunraven. 
Summary by Paul Roberts