Highlights: A colour-ringed first-winter Caspian Gull at Ogmore Estuary was the first site record (4th). Cosmeston hosted a Hoopoe (23rd) and two Bearded Tits (19th). A Spoonbill flew west at Sker Point (5th).
Other Sites: Scaup were noted at both Cardiff Bay and Cosmeston. A Great Northern Diver lingered at Llanishen Reservoir. A Great Crested Grebe was an unusual visitor to Ogmore Estuary. Cardiff Bay registered a Little Gull, two Black Redstarts and the first Swallow (9th). A Water Pipit and a Dartford Warbler were recorded at Ogmore Estuary. A Firecrest was at Alexandra Park, Penarth. A Hawfinch was observed in flight over Llanishen Reservoir.
Summary by Paul Roberts