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GOWER ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY & GLAMORGAN BIRD CLUB
GOWER ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY & GLAMORGAN BIRD CLUB
All records of description species during 2010
A Record Accepted by GRC unless stated (NB ‘w’ = waivered site)
P Record Pended
NP Record Not Proven
* Welsh Description Species
** British Birds Description Species
[WG] West Glamorgan
[EG] East Glamorgan
BOU Order
Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus bewickii)
A [EG] 02-03 Dec: 1 adult, Kenfig Pool - N. Donaghy
A [EG] 07 Dec: 6 (4ads & 2imms), Rumney Great Wharf - R. Mitchell
A [EG] 07 Dec: 6 (4ads & 2imms), Rumney Great Wharf - R. Mitchell
A [EG] 19-22 Dec: 4 (2ads & 2imms), Kenfig Pool - N. Donaghy
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus)
A [EG] 09-27 Jan: 1 Cosmeston CP - W.M. Strong et al
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)
[WG] 06 Mar: 1 Cimla
[EG] early Dec: 8 at Beddau (Feral, unknown origin)
[EG] early Dec: 8 at Beddau (Feral, unknown origin)
Garganey (Anas querquedula)
A [EG] 17 Apr: 1 male, Kenfig Pool - N. Donaghy
A [EG] 04 Sep: 1 Kenfig saltmarsh - M. Hnatiuk
A [WG] 12 Sep: 1 Llanrhidian saltmarsh - B. Stewart
**Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis)
A [EG] 01 Jan to 24 Apr: 1 male, Cardiff Bay & Cosmeston CP - (multi-obs)
A [WG] 01 Feb intermittantly to 11 Mar: 1 2cy fem Eglwys Nunydd Resr. - E. Hunter et al
*Ring-necked Duck (Aythya collaris)
A [EG] 29 Mar: 1 adult male, Kenfig Pool - N. Donaghy
(c) D. Carrington
A [WG] 01-06 Apr: 1 adult male Eglwys Nunydd Resr. [as KNNR] - Glyn Roberts
(c) R.G. Smith
Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca)
A [WG] 01-23 Jan: 1 off Aberavon - S.L. Murray, N.P. Roberts & N. Donaghy
A [WG] 12-25 Feb: 2 off Aberavon - M. Hipkin
Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis)
A [WG] 13-20 Sep: 1 Eglwys Nunydd Resr - M. Hipkin
A [EG] 22 Sep: 1 Kenfig Pool - KNNR records
A [EG] 25 Dec: 1 Cardiff Bay Barrage - A. Bevan
Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scotica)
A [EG] 14 Nov: North Glamorgan, [Site Withheld] - M. Hnatiuk & P. Parsons
Black-throated Diver (Gavia arctica)
A [WG] 23-24 Mar: 1 off Aberavon - M. Hipkin
Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena)
A [WG] 09-11 Oct: 1 Rhossili. - M. Hnatiuk
Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus)
A [EG] 10 Nov: 1 Kenfig Pool - M. Clark & N. Donaghy
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
A [EG] 09-26 Mar: 1 Kenfig Pool - N. Donaghy
[EG] 16 Oct: Kenfig Pool
Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus grieus)
[WG] 15 Aug: 1 Port Eynon
A [WG] 19 Aug: 1 Port Eynon - M. Hipkin
Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus mauretanicus)
[WG] 07 Aug: 1 Port Eynon
A [WG] 19 Aug: 6 Port Eynon - M. Hipkin
A [WG] 21 Aug: 1 Port Eynon - M. Hipkin
A [WG] 25 Aug: 3 Port Eynon - M. Hipkin
[WG] 04 Sep: 2 Worm’s Head
A [WG] 19 Sep: 1 Port Eynon. - M. Hipkin
Leach's Storm-petrel (Oceanodroma leucorhoa)
A [EG] 04 Nov: 2 off Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk & P. Parsons
Bittern (Boaturus stallaris)
w [EG] 01 Jan to 07 May: Kenfig Pool [max 5 on 21 & 24 Feb] - (multi-obs)
A [EG] 02 Jan to 13 Mar: 1 Glamorgan Canal, Cardiff - S. Strutt & Mic Clark
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(c) J. Slocombe
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w [EG] 04-13 Jan: Cosmeston CP [max 2 on 4 Jan] - C.W. Woodhead, J.D. Wilson & S. Pickering
[EG] 04 Jan: Cardiff Bay Wetlands Res.
[EG] 16 Jan: Cadoxton Pools
A [EG] 06 Jan to 16 Feb: 1 Hendre Lake, Cardiff - Adrian Plant et al
A [EG] 10 Jan to 15 Mar: 1 Parc Tredelerch, Cardiff - M. Chown, R. Mitchell et al
A [EG] 18 Jan: 1 Howardian LNR, Cardiff - Alan Jones
A [EG] 09 Feb: 1 Rhoose Pools: R. & L. Nottage
w [EG] 16 Oct: 1 Cosmeston CP - J. Curtis
w [EG] 31 Oct to 31 Dec: Kenfig Pool [max 5 on 7 Dec] - (multi-obs)
[EG] 1 Nov: 1 Trowbridge, Cardiff
[EG] 8 Nov: 1 St. Andrews Major [in circulation]
A [EG] 26-28 Dec: 1 Cardiff Bay Wetlands Res. - J.D. Wilson, J. Roex, P. Williams
[EG] 26 Dec: 1 Baron's Court, Penarth
[EG] 27 Dec: 1 Junc 37, M4
[WG] 29 Dec: 1 Tennant Canal, Neath
A [EG] 30 Dec: 1 Green Lane, St. Mellons - C. Ellis
*White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
[EG] 15 Apr: 2 at Dinas Powys
NP [EG] 30 Apr: 1 M4
NP [EG] 25 May: 1 M4
[EG] 04 Jan: Cardiff Bay Wetlands Res.
[EG] 16 Jan: Cadoxton Pools
A [EG] 06 Jan to 16 Feb: 1 Hendre Lake, Cardiff - Adrian Plant et al
A [EG] 10 Jan to 15 Mar: 1 Parc Tredelerch, Cardiff - M. Chown, R. Mitchell et al
A [EG] 18 Jan: 1 Howardian LNR, Cardiff - Alan Jones
A [EG] 09 Feb: 1 Rhoose Pools: R. & L. Nottage
w [EG] 16 Oct: 1 Cosmeston CP - J. Curtis
w [EG] 31 Oct to 31 Dec: Kenfig Pool [max 5 on 7 Dec] - (multi-obs)
[EG] 1 Nov: 1 Trowbridge, Cardiff
[EG] 8 Nov: 1 St. Andrews Major [in circulation]
A [EG] 26-28 Dec: 1 Cardiff Bay Wetlands Res. - J.D. Wilson, J. Roex, P. Williams
[EG] 26 Dec: 1 Baron's Court, Penarth
[EG] 27 Dec: 1 Junc 37, M4
[WG] 29 Dec: 1 Tennant Canal, Neath
A [EG] 30 Dec: 1 Green Lane, St. Mellons - C. Ellis
*White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
[EG] 15 Apr: 2 at Dinas Powys
NP [EG] 30 Apr: 1 M4
NP [EG] 25 May: 1 M4
**Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinllus)
A [EG] 28 Nov: 1 Kenfig NNR - A. Tilt
A [EG] 29 Nov to 03 Dec: 1 Dunraven - N. P. Roberts
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(c) N.P. Roberts
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A [EG] 07-09 Dec: Monknash - G. Withrington [Accepted BBRC as all same bird, Mar. 2011]
Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)
A [EG] 02 Oct: 2 Kenfig Saltmarsh - K. Luxford
A [WG] 06 Oct: 2 Neath saltmarsh - M. Hipkin
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
*Great White Egret (Casmerodius albus)
A [EG] 19 Jan to 18 Apr: 1 St. Mellons & Wentloog Levels, Cardiff - R. Hoodless, R. Facey, D. Williams et al
[WG] 28 May: 1 Culfor Road saltmarsh, Burry Inlet.
*Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)
[WG] 22 Apr: 1 Oxwich Marsh
A [EG] 16 May: 1 Llanedeyrn, Cardiff - P.G. Lansdown
Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)
A [EG] 21 Jan: imm male Kenfig Saltmarsh - C. Gittins
[WG] 06 Feb: 1 male Llanrhidian
A [WG] 20 Feb: 1 imm male Crymlyn Bog - M. & C.R. Hipkin
[EG] 21 Feb: Kenfig Saltmarsh [presumably same imm male]
[EG] 21 Feb: Kenfig Saltmarsh [presumably same imm male]
[WG] 25 Feb: 1 imm male Margam Moors
A [WG] 26 Feb: 1 imm male Kenfig Rivermouth - M. Hipkin
A [EG] 24 Mar to 7 May: Kenfig Pool - N. Donaghy
[EG] 01 Aug: 1 male KNNR
A [EG] 24 Mar to 7 May: Kenfig Pool - N. Donaghy
[EG] 01 Aug: 1 male KNNR
[WG] 06 Aug: 1 imm Crymlyn Bog
A [EG] 05 Dec: 1 female Kenfig NNR - R.G. Smith & P. Morgan
A [EG] 05 Dec: 1 female Kenfig NNR - R.G. Smith & P. Morgan
*Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus)
NP [EG] 26 Dec: 1 Llandow
NP [EG] 02 Dec: 1 Cardiff Gate
NP [EG] 02 Dec: 1 Cardiff Gate
**Gyr Falcon (Falco rusticolus)
A [WG] 28 Mar: 1 imm male Rhossili - C. Brewer [Accept BBRC, Mar. 2011]
(c) C. Brewer
*Common Crane (Grus grus)
[WG] 03 Dec: 1 Llanrhidian saltmarsh - M. Page
*Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
A [WG] 04 May: 1 Whiteford Point - M. Hnatiuk
(c) B. Stewart
Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus)
A [EG] 02-07 May: 2 male & fem. Cefn Cadlan - G.N. Smith et al
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| (c) J. Slocombe |
A [EG] 22 Aug: 1 Watermill & Ogmore River - N.P. Roberts & D.R.W. Gilmore
A [EG] 22 Aug: 1 Nell's Point, Barry Island - J. Hunt
A [WG] 29 Aug: 1 Whiteford Point - M. Hnatiuk & P. Tabor
A [WG] 10-11 Sep: 1 Llanrhidian saltmarsh - B. Stewart
A [EG] 29 Sep: 1 Lavernock Point - D.R.W. Gilmore
A [EG] 22 Aug: 1 Nell's Point, Barry Island - J. Hunt
A [WG] 29 Aug: 1 Whiteford Point - M. Hnatiuk & P. Tabor
A [WG] 10-11 Sep: 1 Llanrhidian saltmarsh - B. Stewart
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| (c) B. Stewart |
Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius)
A [WG] 13-20 Sep: 1 Eglwys Nunydd Resr - G. Morgan & M. Hipkin
A [WG] 15 Sep: 1 Eglwys Nunydd Res. - M.C. Powell, W. Simpson & J. Warne
A [EG] 15 Sep: 1 Sker Point - N. Donaghy
A [EG] 15 Sep: 1 Kenfig Pool - B. Swallow
A [EG] 16-17 Sep: 1 Ogmore-by-sea - D.C. Bolt & N.P. Roberts
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| (c) J. Slocombe |
A [EG] 15 Sep: 1 Sker Point - N. Donaghy
A [EG] 15 Sep: 1 Kenfig Pool - B. Swallow
A [EG] 16-17 Sep: 1 Ogmore-by-sea - D.C. Bolt & N.P. Roberts
(c) N.P. Roberts
Pomarine Skua (Stercorarius pomarinus)
A [EG] 12 Sep: 1 imm, Sker Point - N. Donaghy
[EG] 12 Nov: 1 dark phase imm, Lavernock Point
A [EG] 12 Sep: 1 imm, Sker Point - N. Donaghy
[EG] 12 Nov: 1 dark phase imm, Lavernock Point
Sabine's Gull (Xema sabini)
A [EG] 15 Sep: 1 imm, Cardiff Heliport - D.R.W. Gilmore
A [EG] 28 Oct: 1 imm, Ogmore Estuary - D.C. Bolt & N.P. Roberts
(c) N.P. Roberts
**Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia)
A [EG] 07 Mar-11 Apr: Cardiff Bay & River Taff - G.N. Smith et al [Accept BBRC, Mar. 2011]
**Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla)
NP [EG] 13 Mar: Porthcawl Harbour [Not Proven BBRC, Mar 2011]
Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis)
A [EG] 26 Dec: 1 Llanedeyrn, Cardiff - P.G. Lansdown
Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus)
A [EG] 06 Jan: 1 1st W Rumney Great Wharf - R. Mitchell
Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii)
Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)
A [WG] 25-26 Aug: 1 Blackpill - M. Hnatiuk
Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)
Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)
*Woodlark (Lulula arborea)
Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi)
A [EG] 12-16 Oct: Rumney Great Wharf - R. Mitchell et al
Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta)
Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii)
A [WG] 10 Aug: 1 Burry Inlet - B. Stewart
**Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida)
A [WG] 25-28 Sep: 1 E. N. Res. - J.Slocombe, D. Jenkins-Jones & W. Morris [Accept BBRC]
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| (c) J. Slocombe |
A [WG] 01-05 Jan: 1 Gorseinon - K. & A. Wade
A [WG] 23-27 Aug: 1 West Cross - J. Inglis
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| (c) B. Stewart |
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| (c) J. Slocombe |
(c) S.J. Stewart
**Great Spotted Cuckoo (Clamator glandarius)
[EG] 25 Mar: 1 KNNR - G. Roblin [in circulation BBRC]
Long-eared Owl (Asio otus)
A [EG] 23 Mar: 1 Kenfig NNR - M. Hnatiuk, R.G. Smith & A. Hughes
A [EG] 16 Nov: 1 Llanilid - A. Hughes
A [EG] 16 Nov: 1 Llanilid - A. Hughes
Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)
A [EG] 09 Sep: 1 Llanishen, Cardiff - per P. Elkington [original obs unk]
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| Anon |
All descriptions waivered. The 2010 Waxwing invasion into Eastern Glamorgan started with one being seen at Merthyr [M. Hogan] on 13 Nov, with main influx starting on the 23 Nov. Numbers increased steadily, especially in Cardiff with a few flocks numbering around 200, and a max. of 250 on 13 Dec at Heath, Cardiff [R.G. Smith]. Most of the records came from the Cardiff area, however several were seen in Aberdare, Pontycymmer, Barry, Ystradowen, Bridgend, Merthyr Mawr, St. Athan & Penmark. In west the first bird was seen in Skewen on 14 Oct, but the main influx didn't occur until late Nov with 3 in Pontardawe on 22nd and 26 at Birchgrove on 29th. In December central Swansea was the focus for most birds with a max of 30 on the 13th; smaller numbers being noted in Margam, Neath, Briton Ferry and a few sites around Swansea's suburbs.
(c) B. Stewart
*Woodlark (Lulula arborea)
A [EG] 09 -18 Jan: 8 Southerndown - N.P. Roberts
(c) N.P. Roberts
NP [EG] 16 Oct: Lavernock Point LNR
[WG] 30 Oct: 1 Scurlage
A [WG] 21-22 Nov: 1 above Common Cliff - C. Brewer
[WG] 30 Oct: 1 Scurlage
A [WG] 21-22 Nov: 1 above Common Cliff - C. Brewer
Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi)
A [EG] 12-16 Oct: Rumney Great Wharf - R. Mitchell et al
[WG] 26 Nov: 1 above Common Cliff
Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta)
w [WG] 01 Jan: 1 Burry Inlet: Gwynfaen saltmarsh - B. Stewart
A [EG] 01 Jan to 10 Mar: 1 Llwyn-on Res. - M. Hogan & M.C. Powell [from 2009]
(c) M. Hogan
w [EG] 01Jan to 29 Mar: Ogmore River area max: 2 on 19 Feb & 29 Mar - (multi-obs)
w [EG] 01 Jan to 12 Apr: Rumney Great Wharf max: 4 on 20 Mar - (multi-obs)
A [EG] 01 Jan to 10 Mar: 1 Llwyn-on Res. - M. Hogan & M.C. Powell [from 2009]
w [EG] 01Jan to 29 Mar: Ogmore River area max: 2 on 19 Feb & 29 Mar - (multi-obs)
w [EG] 01 Jan to 12 Apr: Rumney Great Wharf max: 4 on 20 Mar - (multi-obs)
w [WG] 03 Jan: 1 Burry Inlet: Penclawdd saltmarsh - C. Brewer
w [WG] 06 Jan: 1 Burry Inlet: Llanrhidian saltmarsh - B. Stewart
w [WG] 10 Jan: 2 Burry Inlet: Penclawdd saltmarsh - A. Lucas
w [WG] 13-16 Jan: 1 Burry Inlet: Penclawdd saltmarsh - B. Stewart
w [WG] 28 Jan to 21 Mar: 4+ Neath Abbey saltmarsh - B. Stewart & M. Hipkin
A [EG] 14 Mar: 1 Kenfig Pool - J.D. Wilson
A [EG] 14 Mar: 1 Kenfig Pool - J.D. Wilson
w [WG] 10 Apr: 6 Neath Abbey saltmarsh - M. Hipkin
w [WG] 13-28 Nov: 1 Burry Inlet: Llanrhidian saltmarsh - B. Stewart
(c) B. Stewart
A [EG] 28 Nov: Llwyn-on Res. - M. Hogan & M. Everett
w [WG] 03 Dec: 3 Neath Abbey saltmarsh - M. Hipkin
w [WG] 03 Dec: 3 Neath Abbey saltmarsh - M. Hipkin
**Black-throated Thrush (Turdus atrogularis)
NP [WG] 08 Jan: 1 2cy fem Nitten Field, Gower [Not Proven BBRC Mar. 2011]
*Marsh Warbler (Acroephalus palustris)
A [EG] 05 Jun: Cardiff Bay Wetlands Res. - D.A. Bull & R.G. Hogarth
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| (c) D.A. Bull |
Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus)
A [EG] 18 Oct: 1 Norton Wood, Ogmore - D.C. Bolt
Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor)
Lapland Bunting (Calcarius lapponicus)
Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor)
A [EG] 17-21 Mar: 1 Perthcelyn nr. Mountain Ash - P Hill et al
A [WG] 07 Nov: 1 Upper Clydach - M. Kyne-Phillips
A [EG] 14-15 Nov: 1 Perthcelyn nr. Mountain Ash - M.J. Bevan & P. Hill
[EG] 11-12 Dec: 1 Llanwonno Forestry
A [EG] 26-27 Dec: 1 Onllwyn Forestry, Nant Cadlan - M.J. Bevan et al
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| (c) J. Slocombe |
*Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus)
A [WG] 27-28 Nov: 1 Gorseinon - C. Brewer
(c) B. Stewart
A [EG] 18-19 Sep: 1 Kenfig NNR - G. Holmes & A. Murch
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(c) N.P. Roberts
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A [EG] 24-29 Sep: 1 Sker Point - D.C. Bolt
A [WG] 10 Oct: 1 Whiteford - C. Brewer
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| (c) C. Brewer |
A [WG] 21 Nov to end of year: c50 above Common Cliff - C. Brewer et al.
Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)
Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)
A [EG] 1-19 Jan: 1 Southerndown - N.P. Roberts et al [from 2009]
A [EG] 16-19 Oct: 1 Witches Point, Dunraven - N.P. Roberts
A [WG] 23 Oct: 1 Whiteford - D. Roberts
[WG] 24 Oct: 1 Baglan dunes
A [EG] 16-19 Oct: 1 Witches Point, Dunraven - N.P. Roberts
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| (c) D. Roberts |
A [EG] 12 Nov: 1 Lavernock Point - D.R.W. Gilmore
A [EG] 26 Nov: 1 Mynydd Bach, Maesteg - C. Richards
A [EG] 26 Nov: 1 Mynydd Bach, Maesteg - C. Richards
A [EG] 15-19 Dec: 1 Southerndown - N.P. Roberts
**Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
**Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
A [WG] 20 Sep: 1 Eglwys Nunydd Resr - K. Thomas & P. Parsons [Accept BBRC 2011]
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| Remastered version of Sid's original out-of-focus photo of the Bobolink at E.N.Res. (c) drawing by P. Parsons. |
