Highlights: A female Bufflehead was discovered at Kenfig Pool (31^st), a first county record. Arrivals to the flood at Sker included four Tundra Bean Geese (28^th) and four Barnacle Geese (26^th). Ten Whooper Swans (25^th) and two Russian White-fronted Geese (26^th) were seen overflying Kenfig Pool. Two Black-necked Grebes were brief visitors to Cosmeston (6^th). First-winter Caspian Gulls were identified at Rhymney Estuary (11^th) and Cardiff Bay (23^rd). A Siberian Chiffchaff was at Lavernock (12^th). 
Other Sites: Two Dark-bellied Brent Geese frequented Newton, Porthcawl. Great Northern Divers were noted at Llanishen Reservoir, Llwyn-on Reservoir and Kenfig Pool. A Great White Egret was at Kenfig Pool. Two Black-tailed Godwits turned up at Sker. Common Sandpipers were wintering at Ogmore Estuary and Lisvane Reservoir. Short-eared Owls occurred at Rumney Great Wharf at Rhigos. A Black Redstart was at Penarth Marina. Firecrests occurred at Kenfig and Dinas Powys. Four Willow Tits were logged at Garwnant. Two Hawfinches were at Michaelston-le-Pit.
Summary by Paul Roberts