Highlights: A Whooper Swan stopped off at Aberthaw (22^nd). A Garganey lingered at Llanishen/Lisvane Reservoirs until early in the month. A Leach’s Petrel was seen off Lavernock (21^st). Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve hosted a Glossy Ibis (17^th). A Sabine’s Gull passed Porthcawl (4^th). Yellow-browed Warblers were located at Dunraven (6^th), Kenfig (7^th) and Cathays Cemetery (27^th).
Other Sites: Three Dark-bellied Brent Geese called in at Sker. Single Red-breasted Mergansers visited Kenfig Pool and Ogmore Estuary. A Red-throated Diver was off the sluice gates at Cardiff Bay Barrage, the first seen at the Bay since the barrage was created. A Bittern was at Kenfig Pool, where Marsh Harriers and Merlins were also sighted. Four juvenile Hobbies fattened up on dragonflies by the River Ely at Leckwith and another was at Dunraven. A Spotted Redshank overflew Kenfig Sands. An Arctic Tern was off Sker and a Common Tern was at Aberthaw. A Short-eared Owl flew west at Lavernock. Three Ring Ouzels were at Dare Valley Country Park. A Black Redstart was briefly at Southerndown. Firecrests were noted from Bute Park, Aberthaw and Kenfig.
Summary by Paul Roberts