Highlights: Two remarkable occurrences of multiples stood out. Firstly, a group of five drake American Wigeons (with two Eurasian Wigeons) turned up at Ogmore Estuary (5^th), staying for over two weeks. Secondly, a flock of six Bee-eaters flew north over the Taff Ely Ridgeway Car Park, Mynydd y Gaer (27^th). An adult Bonaparte’s Gull was all too brief at Cardiff Bay (14^th). Kenfig hosted a Black-necked Grebe (24^th) and two Cattle Egrets. A Wood Sandpiper was on the flood at the Watermill, Ogmore Estuary (28^th). A calling Quail arrived at Norton Farm, Ogmore (27^th).

Other Sites: Around 80 Pale-bellied Brent Geese moved down channel past Porthcawl and Sker following a north-westerly gale (5^th). Egyptian Geese were at Flemingston Moor and Kenfig. Great Northern Divers were sighted at Cardiff Bay and Llanishen Reservoir, likely the same individual. A Bittern and at least two Great White Egrets were at Kenfig. Ospreys overflew Cosmeston (1^st). Merthyr Tydfil (6^th), Sully (two on 7^th), Mountain Ash (7^th), Llanishen Reservoir (19^th) and Bridgend Industrial Estate (21^st). A Marsh Harrier was observed at Rhos-gwaer, Aberdare (22^nd). Hobbies were logged at Dowlais Top and St Athan. Merlins were seen on two dates at Kenfig. Several Little Ringed Plovers stopped off at Ogmore Estuary. The biggest gathering of Bar-tailed Godwits was 180 on the beach between Ogmore rivermouth and Newton, then noted flying off strongly east (20th). Three Greenshank flew over Kenfig Pool (24^th). A couple of Jack Snipe were encountered at Kenfig. An Arctic Skua flew up channel at Sker. A Common Tern was off Cardiff Bay Barrage (2^nd). A flock of 18 Black Terns flew east past Lavernock (25^th). Yellow Wagtails were logged at Cardiff Bay and Kenfig. Two Ring Ouzels migrated through just north of Werfa. A Black Redstart was at St Athan. The largest single arrival of Wheatears was 30 at Sker (24^th). First dates from Kenfig included Redstart (7^th), Grasshopper Warbler (8^th), Reed Warbler (8^th) and Whitethroat (8^th). A migrant Wood Warbler called in at Merthyr Mawr Warren.

Summary by Paul Roberts