Rather quiet – of note were Redstart, Yellow Wagtail(3), Ruff, Greenshank(4), Common Sand (2), Whimbrel and LRP(4) plus good numbers of Avocet and Black-tailed Godwits. Also seen several Clouded Yellow butterflies and a Stoat. Bumped into a couple who had seen Hobby, Little Owl and Marsh Harrier.

Not many birds around. Highlight was f/o Stock Dove, which is very uncommon round these parts. Also Linnet, Whitethroat, Willow Warbler, Jay, Buzzard and Magpie. 13 sp. of butterfly noted with loads of Gatekeepers, Skippers and Common Blues on the wing. Nice to see singles of Grayling, Holly Blue and Brimstone.

Apologies for non-sightings post but I’m just about to put the summer edition of the GBC newsletter to bed. However I’d like a couple more photos. (ideally taken in Glamorgan) If there are any photographers out there who could contribute please get in touch.

arosneyatnantgarw.freeserve.co.uk

Just a quick reminder that there is a GBC trip to Llanwonno this Wednesday (11th June), hoping to see Nightjars. Meet outside the Brynfynnon Arms (ST033956) at 8.30 p.m.  Torch and insect repellent recommended.

• Yesterday evening – 100+ Swift over R. Taff

Here’s the photo I meant to post yesterday.

Should have been a photo attached

Several of these little fellas have been visiting the garden over the past few days

Luckily the scramble bikers left just as I arrived. A productive walk round the Common. Saw my first Cuckoo of the year plus Tree Pipit (3), Redstart (1), Willow Warbler (9), Chiffchaff (1), Blackcap (2), Swallow (1), Skylark (2), Linnet (5) plus the regulars.

Lesser Whitethroat near the main path down to the pool, 2 Common Sandpipers on the east shore, several Swallows over. There were plenty of Willow Warblers, Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps singing. (At one point I saw Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap all singing from the same branch). A chap I met also saw Common Whitethroat. Also Peacock. Small Tortoiseshell, Speckled Wood and a White sp seen.

Highlights – Swallow, Sand Martin, Chiffchaff, Goldeneye, GCG, Lapwing displaying and Purple Sandpiper. In the afternoon we visited Parc Slip to see the new elevated hide and scrapes – very impressive.

In case you didn’t spot the notice on Facebook, please note that the GBC indoor meeting scheduled for next Tuesday (4th March) has had to be postponed. Apologies for any inconvenience.

GBC – we have arranged a nest box making session at Kenfig for Sunday morning (16th Feb) at 10 a.m. Any help would be appreciated.

I note from the Gwent site that there has been a GWT at Peterstone Gout today

Just a reminder that there is a GBC meeting at Kenfig this evening (7.45 p.m.) John Wilson is giving a presentation of his trip to Burma.

Cracking Lesser Redpoll on garden feeder. Signs of Spring (?) both Dunnock and Greenfinch singing early this morning.

GND still present this afternoon. Little else on the res apart from 4 Cormorants. Blowing a hoolie. Garwnant Centre closed due to high winds.

I had a call from a lady who had picked up a dead Kingfisher on the Rhondda in Porth. I wasn’t sure what to advise. Any interest, please let me know by the end of the day. 01443 841555

Just picked up from Twitter that there’s a drake Surf Scoter in Rhossili Bay. No other details I’m afraid.