Highlights: A Russian White-fronted Goose was a brief visitor to Kenfig Pool (13^th), where four Barnacle Geese appeared settled. A female Scaup was noted at both Cosmeston and Cardiff Bay. A Great Northern Diver remained throughout at Llanishen Reservoir. A Bittern and several Great White Egrets were observed at Kenfig Pool, where a Hen Harrier flew through. A Merlin and a Whimbrel were seen at Rumney Great Wharf. Two Common Sandpipers were wintering at Ogmore Estuary. A Little Gull lingered at Cardiff Bay. The first spring migrants were Sand Martin at Cardiff Bay (27^th) and Wheatear at Sker (28^th). Two Water Pipits were recorded at Rumney Great Wharf. Two Black Redstarts were in the vicinity of Cardiff Bay Barrage. Firecrests included several in suburban Penarth and at least one still in Thompson’s Park, Cardiff. 
Summary by Paul Roberts