GLAMORGAN RARITIES COMMITTEE
In association with:~
GOWER ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY & GLAMORGAN BIRD CLUB
In association with:~
GOWER ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY & GLAMORGAN BIRD CLUB
All records of description species during 2011
A Record Accepted by GRC unless stated (NB ‘w’ = waivered site)
P Record Pended
NP Record Not Proven
* Welsh Description Species [WRP]
** British Birds Description Species [BBRC]
[WG] West Glamorgan
[EG] East Glamorgan
(Note: re: 'waived' = "w - the need for a description for this species has been waived only in these specific instances - e.g. due to a large influx as in the case of Waxwing occasionally, or the regularity of the species at some sites e.g. Bittern at Kenfig Pool or Water Pipit at various estuarine localities".)
[WG] West Glamorgan
[EG] East Glamorgan
(Note: re: 'waived' = "w - the need for a description for this species has been waived only in these specific instances - e.g. due to a large influx as in the case of Waxwing occasionally, or the regularity of the species at some sites e.g. Bittern at Kenfig Pool or Water Pipit at various estuarine localities".)
BOU Order
Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus)
A [EG] 08-09 Feb: Kenfig Pool - N. Donaghy
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| (c) D.G. Carrington |
A Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
[EG] 06 Nov: 1 Llwyn-on Res. - S. Davis & T. Griffiths
A [EG] 10 Nov: 1 Kenfig Pool - P. Parsons
[EG] 27-31 Dec: 1 Cosmeston CP - A. Bevan et al
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus)
A [EG] 16-21 Oct: 1 at Ogmore Est area & Wilderness Pool - N.P. Roberts
A [WG] 04-17 Dec: 1 at Fendrod Lake/Neath Abbey - R. Taylor & M. Hipkin
*Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans)
[WG] 13 Nov - 20 Dec: Whiteford - P. HIll, M. Hogan, R. Gaze & M. Bell
Garganey (Anas querquedula)
[EG] 14 Apr: Cosmeston - unknown obs
[EG] 06 May: 1 male Llanilid - A. Hughes & N.P. Roberts
[EG] Aug 05: 1 Llanilid - A. Hughes
**Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis)
A [WG] 16-25 Feb: 1 fem. Eglwys Nunydd Res - M. Hipkin et al
[EG] 28-29 Dec: 1 male Cosmeston CP/Cardiff Bay - J. Wilson (returning male)
Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca)
A [WG] 09 Jan: 6 Sea off Aberavon - M. Hipkin[EG] 06 Nov: 1 Llwyn-on Res. - S. Davis & T. Griffiths
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| (c) M. Hogan |
[EG] 27-31 Dec: 1 Cosmeston CP - A. Bevan et al
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus)
A [EG] 12 Feb - 03 Mar: 14 at Kenfig NNR - J. Curtis et al
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(c) C. Gittins |
A [WG] 04-17 Dec: 1 at Fendrod Lake/Neath Abbey - R. Taylor & M. Hipkin
*Black Brant (Branta bernicla nigricans)
[WG] 13 Nov - 20 Dec: Whiteford - P. HIll, M. Hogan, R. Gaze & M. Bell
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
[EG] 14 Apr: Cosmeston - unknown obs
[EG] 06 May: 1 male Llanilid - A. Hughes & N.P. Roberts
A [WG] 22-24 Jul: 1 Oxwich Marsh - B. Stewart
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| (c) P. Tyrrell |
A [EG] Aug 06-15: 1 Kenfig Pool - M. Hnatiuk & P. Parsons
A [WG] Sep 01: 1 fem Broad Pool, Gower - C. Brewer
A [WG] Sep 01: 1 fem Broad Pool, Gower - C. Brewer
**Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis)
A [EG] 01-08 Jan & 02 Apr: 1 male Cardiff Bay Wetlands Res. - multi-obs
A [EG] 16 Jan to 12 Mar: 1 male Cosmeston CCP - multi-obs
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| (c) M. Pointon |
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca)
A [WG] 17 Jan: 2 Sea off Aberavon - M. Hipkin
A [WG] 04 Dec 1 Rams Tor - M. Hipkin
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis)
w [EG] 11 Oct: 1 off Porthcawl - C. Gittins
w [EG] 02-05 Nov: Llanishen Res. - R. Thomas
w [WG] 06 Nov: Whiteford - M. Hipkin
w [EG] 15-20 Nov: 1 Rhaslas Pond - M. Hogan
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| (c) M. Hogan |
[species under review GRC 2012]
Black-throated Diver (Gavia arctica)
A [WG] 02 Jan; 1 Oxwich Bay - M. Bell et al
A [WG] 06 Nov: 1 past Overton, Gower - M. Hipkin
A [EG] 28 Dec: 1 Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)
[WG] 06 Jan: 1 Oxwich Bay - B. Stewart
A [EG] 24 Feb: 1 Cardiff Bay - A. Bevan & R.G. Smith
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| (c) C. Woodhead |
A [EG] 30 Apr - 08 May: 1 Llanilid (east) - I. Hatch
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| (c) I. Hatch |
A [WG] 14-15 Jan: 2 Oxwich Bay - M. Hipkin & B. Stewart
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| (c) B.Stewart |
A [WG] 19 Jan: 1 Oxwich Bay - B. Stewart (same as 1 of above)
Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus)
[WG] 06-13 Nov: 1 Whiteford - M. Hipkin
A [EG] 14 Jan: 1 Cosmeston CP - R. & L. Nottage & J.D. Wilson
A [EG] 18-20 Jan: 1 Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff - S. Thomsett et al
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| (c) D.R.W. Gilmore |
A [EG] 12 Feb - 03 Apr: 1 Cardiff Bay area - RAC[?], G. Smith & J. Aggleton
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| (c) D. Jenkins-Jones |
A [WG] 24 Feb: 1 Eglwys Nunydd Res. - M. Hipkin
w [WG] 27 Mar: 1 Whiteford Point - C. Brewer
w [WG] 21 Oct: 2 Neath Saltmarsh - T. Tovey
w [WG] 27 Mar: 1 Whiteford Point - C. Brewer
w [WG] 21 Oct: 2 Neath Saltmarsh - T. Tovey
w [WG] 13 Nov: 3 Whiteford - P. HIll, M. Hogan, R. Gaze & M. Bell
w [WG] 20 Nov: 7 Whiteford - M. Hipkin & B. Stewart
A [EG] 20 Nov to 3 Dec: 1 Lisvane Res. - R. Thomas et al
(C) D. Jenkins-Jones
*Cory's Shearwater (Calonectris diomedea)
Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus)
[EG] 12 Jun: 1 Llantwit Major - unk obs (Birdguides)w [WG] 20 Nov: 7 Whiteford - M. Hipkin & B. Stewart
A [EG] 20 Nov to 3 Dec: 1 Lisvane Res. - R. Thomas et al
A [EG] 07 Aug: off Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk
A [EG] 07 Sep: 1 off Porthcawl - multi obs (per M. Hnatiuk)
Balearic Shearwater (Puffinus maurretanicus)
A [WG] 18 Jun: 1 Tutt Head, Mumbles - M. Bell
[WG] 06 Sep: 1 Port Eynon Point - B. Stewart
A [WG] 30 Oct: 1 Rhossili - M. Hipkin
Leach's Petrel (Oceanodroma leucorhoa)
[WG] 13 Sep: 1 Mumbles Head - B. Stewart
A [EG] 10 Oct: 1 off Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk
[EG] 11 Oct: 1 off Porthcawl - Obs withdrawn record[EG] 17 Oct: 1 off Porthcawl - obs not submitting record
Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris)
w [EG] 01 Jan: 1 Cadoxton Pools - Claire & Martin Giddy
w [WG] 03 Jan: 1 Baglan Resr. - T.M. Tovey
w [EG] 03 Jan: 1 Parc Tredelerch, Cardiff - R. Mitchell
w [WG] 04 Jan: 1 Crymlyn Bog [found dead] - J. Bevan
w [WG] 08-09 Jan: 1 Eglwys Nunydd Resr. - M. Hipkin
w [WG] 03 Jan: 1 Baglan Resr. - T.M. Tovey
w [EG] 03 Jan: 1 Parc Tredelerch, Cardiff - R. Mitchell
w [WG] 04 Jan: 1 Crymlyn Bog [found dead] - J. Bevan
w [WG] 08-09 Jan: 1 Eglwys Nunydd Resr. - M. Hipkin
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
w [WG] 21 Jan: 1 Furzemill Pond, Margam Country Park - R. Donne
w [EG] Jan & Feb: [2 on 01 Jan] 1 KNNR - (multi-obs)
w [EG] 06 Nov - Dec: up to 3 KNNR - D.G. Carrington et al
w [EG] 20 Nov: 1 Hensol Lake - N. Moss
w [EG] 04 Dec: 1 Hensol lake - G. Welsby (probably same as above)
*Great White Egret (Egretta alba)
[WG] 17 Jul to 25 Aug: 1 Upper Loughor - Multi-observer
A [WG] 15 Sep: 1 Salthouse Point - P.Larkin
A [WG] 21-29 Sep: 1* Weobley-to-Gowerton - multi-observer (prob Salthouse bird)
A [WG] 21 Oct - 5 Nov: 2** Llanrhidian-to-Salthouse - J.N. Edwards et al. (joined * above),
NP [EG] 26 Oct: 5 past Caspian Point, Cardiff - P. Seligman
A [EG] 05 Nov: 1 over Llandaff, Cardiff - S, Strutt
A [WG] 6-10 Nov: 1 Llanrhidian-to-Salthouse - multi-observer (same as ** of above)
[The records for 2 GWE at various locations on north Gower are accepted]
*Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)
A [EG] 22-23 Apr: 1 Kenfig Pool - S. Murray
w [EG] 06 Nov - Dec: up to 3 KNNR - D.G. Carrington et al
w [EG] 20 Nov: 1 Hensol Lake - N. Moss
w [EG] 04 Dec: 1 Hensol lake - G. Welsby (probably same as above)
[WG] 17 Jul to 25 Aug: 1 Upper Loughor - Multi-observer
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| (c) R.H.A. Taylor |
A [WG] 21-29 Sep: 1* Weobley-to-Gowerton - multi-observer (prob Salthouse bird)
A [WG] 21 Oct - 5 Nov: 2** Llanrhidian-to-Salthouse - J.N. Edwards et al. (joined * above),
NP [EG] 26 Oct: 5 past Caspian Point, Cardiff - P. Seligman
A [EG] 05 Nov: 1 over Llandaff, Cardiff - S, Strutt
A [WG] 6-10 Nov: 1 Llanrhidian-to-Salthouse - multi-observer (same as ** of above)
[The records for 2 GWE at various locations on north Gower are accepted]
A [EG] 22-23 Apr: 1 Kenfig Pool - S. Murray
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
**Black Stork (Ciconia nigra)
A [EG] 22 May: 1 Mynydd Ty-Talwyn nr. Maesteg - J. Slocombe & P. Tabor [1st VC41]
A [EG] 22 May: 1 Mynydd Ty-Talwyn nr. Maesteg - J. Slocombe & P. Tabor [1st VC41]
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| (c) J. Slocombe |
*White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
A [WG] 29 Apr: 1 Aberdulais - R. Jones & 30 Apr: Clyne - multi obs
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
**Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
A [EG] 1-4 Oct: 1 Watermill - D.C. Bolt
*Black Kite (Milvus migrans) A [EG] 1-4 Oct: 1 Watermill - D.C. Bolt
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| (c) N.P. Roberts |
A [EG] 28 Sep: 1 Park Slip - M. Hnatiuk
[EG] 03 Oct: 1 juv Rhoose - D.C. Palmer
A [EG] May 01-03: 2 Cefn Cadlan - M.J. Bevan & P. Hill
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
*Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis)
A [WG] 21-29 Sep: 1 Weobley saltmarsh - J.N.Edwards et al.
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| (c) R.G. Smith |
*White-rumped Sandpiper (Calidris fuscicollis)
A [WG] 19-30 Sep: 1 Weobley saltmarsh - C.Brewer et al.
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| (c) C. Brewer |
A [WG] 19-21 Sep: 1 Weobley saltmarsh - C.Brewer et al.
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| (c) P. Morgan |
A [WG] 22-24 Sep: 2 Weobley saltmarsh - Multi-observer
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
A [WG] 3 Oct: 1 Weobley saltmarsh - E. Hunter
Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola)
A [WG] May 03: 1 Port Talbot Harbour - B. Stewart
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| (c) B. Stewart |
A [EG] Aug 06: Llanilid - S.P. Hinton & A. Hughes
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| (c) S.P. Hinton |
Grey Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius)
A [EG] 07 Sep: 1 Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk
[WG] 13 Sep: 1 Salthouse Point - C. Brewer
[EG] 13 Sep: 1 Southerndown - P. Dunn
A [EG] 13-14 Sep: 1 Kenfig Pool - D. Carrington & N. Donaghy
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| (c) N. Donaghy |
[WG] 14 Sep: 1 Salthouse Pill - B. Stewart
[WG] 14 Sep: 1 Salthouse Point - B. Stewart
[WG] 14 Sep: 1 Penclawdd - B. Stewart
[WG] 14 Sep: 2 Eglwys Nunydd Resr - G. Morgan
A [WG] 14 Sep: 1 Port Talbot - C. Gittins & M. Hnatiuk
A [WG] 14 Sep: 1 Port Talbot - C. Gittins & M. Hnatiuk
[WG] 17 Sep: 1 Salthouse Point - B. Stewart
[WG] 17 Sep: 3 Eglwys Nunydd Resr - P. Tabor
[EG] 12 Oct: 1 Sker Point - D.C. Bolt
Pomarine Skua (Stercorarius pomarinus)
[EG] 12 Oct: 1 Sker Point - D.C. Bolt
[WG] 23 May: 1 Mumbles - D. Wadsworth-Davies
[EG] 28 May: 1 Porthcawl - S.R. Howcroft & J. Roek
A [WG] 07 Aug: 1 Swansea Harbour - P. Howlett
[EG] 15 Aug: 1 East Aberthaw - [Obs not submitting rec.]
[WG] 20 Aug: 2 Port Eynon Point - B. Stewart
[WG] 22 Oct: 2 off Worm's Head - B. Stewart
A [EG] 16 Dec: 1 Gileston - S.P. Hinton
**Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia)
A [EG] 13-28 Mar: 1 ad W. Cardiff Bay - G.N. Smith et al
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| (c) C. Woodhead |
Sabine's Gul (Xema sabini)
A [EG] 06 Sep: 1 juv Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk
A [WG] 12 Sep: 1 juv Mumbles Head - P. Larkin & D. Larkin
A [EG] 12 Sep: 1 juv Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk
[EG] 13 Sep: 1 juv Porthcawl - N. Donaghy
A [EG] 21 Sep: 1 juv Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk
A [EG] 17 Oct: 1 juv Porthcawl - M. Hnatiuk & P. Parsons
A [EG] 08 Dec: 1 juv Porthcawl - P. Parsons
*Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis)
[EG] 22 Jan: 1 ad W Pink Bay - (Obs not submitting rec.)
Iceland Gull (Larus glaucoides)
NP [EG] 07 Mar: 1 1st W Rhiwbina - R.G. Davies
A [EG] 12-15 Dec: 1 ad W Portobello Is., Ogmore - D.C. Bolt
[WG] 27-31 Dec 1 2nd W Oxwich Bay - C. Brewer
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| (c) B. Stewart |
[WG] 28 Dec: 1 1st W Nicholaston Pill - B. Stewart
Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus)
[EG] 24 Mar: 1 2cy Cardiff Bay (Obs not submitting rec.)
Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii)
A [WG] 01 Aug: Pwll-y-froga - B. Stewart & J.N. Edwards
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| (c) E.A. Hunter |
A Turtle Dove (Streptopelia turtur)
[EG] 22 Feb: 1 Porthcawl - K. Pothecary
[EG] 22 Feb: 1 Porthcawl - K. Pothecary
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| (c) K. Pothecary |
A [EG] 11-12 Sep: 1 Wentloog, Rumney - N. Dallimore
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| (c) N. Dallimore |
A [EG] 18 Sep: 1 Lamby Lake - C. Ellis
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| (c) C. Ellis |
A [EG] 26-27 Sep: 1 Lamby Lake - R. Mtchell
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| (c) R. Mitchell |
[Accepted as same individual]
*Bee-eater (Merops apiaster)
A [WG] 14 Jun: 1 Wernffrwd, Gower - J.N. Edwards
Hoopoe (Upupa epops)
[WG] 19 Apr: 1 Llanmadoc Church - unk obs
[EG] 01 May: 1 Llanharry - unk obs
[EG] 21 May: 1 Cowbridge - C. Lloyd
A [WG] 04 Sep: 1 Langland, Gower - J. Powell-Jones
A [WG] 04 Sep: 1 Langland, Gower - J. Powell-Jones
Wryneck (Jynx torquilla)
[WG] 12 Apr: 1 Oxwich - unk obs
[EG] 16 Apr: 1 Cardiff
A [WG] 25-26 Sep: 1 Mynydd Gellionen - B. Weston
A [WG] 04 Nov: 1 Earlswood GC, Neath - M.Hipkin A [WG] 25-26 Sep: 1 Mynydd Gellionen - B. Weston
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
*Wood Lark (Lullula arborea)
[EG] 15 Oct: 1 f/o Lavernock Point - [Obs not submitting record]
A [WG] 30 Oct: 2 Paviland - C. Brewer
A [] 20 Oct: Mynydd Brombil - N.P. Roberts
A [] 20 Oct: Mynydd Brombil - N.P. Roberts
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| (c) C. Brewer |
Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta)
w [EG] 03 Jan: 1 Ogmore - M. Hnatiuk
w [EG] 09 Jan: 1 RGW - C. Ellis
w [WG] 23 Jan: 1 Penclawdd - C. Brewer
w [EG] 19 Feb: 1 Ogmore river - R. Perkins
w [WG] 10 Nov: 2 Llanrhidian - B. Stewart
[EG] 15 & 16 Nov, 6 Dec: 1 Llwyn-on Res - T. Griffiths & M. Hogan
(c) M. Hogan
w [EG] 17 & 25 Nov: 1 RGW - DRWG
w [EG] Nov/Dec: 1 Portobello, Ogmore - multi-obs
White x Pied Wagtail (Motacilla spp.)
[EG] June: Bred - Ogmore Valley, several juveniles fledged [GW]
{The possibility of hybridisation could not be ruled out}
Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus)
w [EG] 09 Jan: 1 RGW - C. Ellis
w [WG] 23 Jan: 1 Penclawdd - C. Brewer
w [EG] 19 Feb: 1 Ogmore river - R. Perkins
w [WG] 10 Nov: 2 Llanrhidian - B. Stewart
[EG] 15 & 16 Nov, 6 Dec: 1 Llwyn-on Res - T. Griffiths & M. Hogan
w [EG] 17 & 25 Nov: 1 RGW - DRWG
w [EG] Nov/Dec: 1 Portobello, Ogmore - multi-obs
[EG] June: Bred - Ogmore Valley, several juveniles fledged [GW]
{The possibility of hybridisation could not be ruled out}
w [EG] 03 Jan:16 at Penylan, Cardiff - J. Scheeres
w [EG] 04 Jan 2 at Criegiau - Rosemary Morgan
w [EG] 06 Jan: 14 at St. Mellons - CCW
w [WG] 8 Jan: 1 King's Way, Swansea - S. Allen
w [EG] 18 Jan: 18 at Llanishen, Cardiff - I. Stuart
w [WG] 19 Jan: 1 Cimla - M. Hipkin
w [EG] 20 Jan: 3 at Heath, Cardiff - N. Thomas
w [EG] 22 Jan: 6 at Mynachdy, Cardiff - S. Strutt
[WG] 18 Nov: 1 Crynant - H. Coats
Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix)
A [EG] 05 May: 1 Sker-Pink Bay - G. Roblin
*Rose-coloured Starling (Sturnus roseus)
*Serin (Serinus serinus)
[EG] 28 Oct: 1 Cwm Garw/Werfa - C. Richards
[WG] 11 Nov: 1 Wernffrwd - J.N. Edwards
[WG] 24 Nov: 1 at Rhossili - M. Barber
Lapland Bunting (Calcarius lapponicus)
w [EG] 04 Jan 2 at Criegiau - Rosemary Morgan
w [EG] 06 Jan: 14 at St. Mellons - CCW
w [WG] 8 Jan: 1 King's Way, Swansea - S. Allen
w [EG] 18 Jan: 18 at Llanishen, Cardiff - I. Stuart
w [WG] 19 Jan: 1 Cimla - M. Hipkin
w [EG] 20 Jan: 3 at Heath, Cardiff - N. Thomas
w [EG] 22 Jan: 6 at Mynachdy, Cardiff - S. Strutt
**Isabelline Wheatear (Oenanthe isabellina)
A [WG] 05-10 Nov: 1 male Wernffrwd, Gower - R.H.A. Taylor
[New VC41]
[New VC41]
Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus)
A [EG] 16 Oct: Lavernock Point - M. Meehan
Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor)
A [EG] Jan, Feb & 04 Mar: 1 Perthcelyn/Llanwonno area - multi obs
A [EG] 08 Jan: 1 Twyn Brynbachan - M. Bell
A [EG] 06-27 Mar: 1 Bwlch-y-Lladron - C. Richards
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| (c) N.P. Roberts |
A [WG] 08-13 Mar: 1 Mynydd Margam - P. Hardwick
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
A [WG] 12-13 Mar: 1 Mynydd Penhydd - N. Patten
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| (c) P. Parsons |
[WG] 17 Mar: 1 Gwaun Blaencorrwg - C. Richards
[WG] 19-20 Mar: 1 Mynydd Nant-y-bar - C. Brewer (possibly the M. Penhydd bird)
A [EG] 24 Oct-17 Dec: 1 Garwnant - per Mike Hogan (multi-obs)
A [WG & EG] 27 Nov-04 Dec: 1 Mynydd Margam- G. Randall
A [WG] 16 Dec: 1 Afan Forestry Park - Elaine Jones
*Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator)
A [WG] 09-16 Apr: 1 Llangennith Burrows - multi obs (finder anon.) |
| (c) R.H.A. Taylor |
A [WG] 10-12 May: 1 Fairwood Common - W. Thomas
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
A [EG] 05 May: 1 Sker-Pink Bay - G. Roblin
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
A [WG] 04-10 Nov: 1 Mumbles - T. & M. Green
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
[WG] 25 Sep: 1 f/o Eglwys Nunydd Res. - R. Jones & G. Morgan
Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis)
A [EG] Jan 2011: Werfa / Mynydd Llangeinwyr ( Peregrine prey) - C. Richards
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| (c) C. Richards |
A [EG] 14-24 Oct: 1 Newton, Porthcawl - D.C. Bolt
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
A [EG] 01 Nov: 1 Pink Bay - S. Hawkes
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| (c) S. Hawkes |
A [EG] 02 Nov: 3 Sker Point - D. Smith
A [WG] 03 Nov: 1 Rhossili - S. Musgrave
[WG] 07-10 Nov: 1 Salthouse Point - D. Rees[WG] 11 Nov: 1 Wernffrwd - J.N. Edwards
A [WG] 11 Nov: 1 Prissen's Tor - V. Shenston
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| (c) V. Shenston |
A [EG] 20 Nov: 2 Flat Holm - S. Whitfield
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| (c) S. Whitfield |
A [WG] 2 Jan: 18 above Common Cliff - C. Brewer
A [WG] 29 Jan: 36 above Common Cliff - C. Brewer & B. Stewart
A [WG] 29 Jan: 36 above Common Cliff - C. Brewer & B. Stewart
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| (c) B. Stewart |
A [WG] 12 Feb: 22 above Common Cliff - M. Hipkin
A [WG] 09 Mar: 12 above Common Cliff - D. Rees
A [WG] 12 Mar: 12 above Common Cliff - G. Dodd
A [EG] 23-24 Mar: 1 Sker Farm (Pink Bay pond) - D.G. Carrington
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| (c) M. Hipkin |
A [WG] 12 Mar: 12 above Common Cliff - G. Dodd
A [WG] 20 Mar: 1 Rhossili - C. Brewer
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| (c) C. Brewer |
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| (c) D.G. Carrington |
[EG] 02 Nov: Lavernock Point - D.R.W. Gilmore
[EG] 20 Nov: Rumney Great Wharf - M.C. Powell
[EG] 20 Nov: Rumney Great Wharf - M.C. Powell
Outstanding 2011 D-List Species with NO Notes or photos.
Below is a list of species that are not accompanied by any notes or photos. If you have any information on any of these birds , then please send me the details, either a written description or a good photograph[s]. Thank you.
Species List
Ring-billed Gull (ad W) Porthcawl 22/01/2011 [WRP]
Great Grey Shrike at Gwaun Blaengorrwg 17/03/2011
Hoopoe at Llanmadoc Church 19/04/2011
Pomarine Skua off Mumbles 23/05/2011
Pomarine Skua off Porthcawl 28/05/2011
Garganey at Llanilid 5/08/2011
Temminck's Stint at Llanilid 6/08/2011 [WRP]
Slavonian Grebe [2] at Neath Saltmarsh 21/10/2011
Snow Bunting at Aberthaw 5/11/2011
Snow Bunting at Salthouse Pt., Crofty 7-11/11/2011
Snow Bunting at Rhossili 24/11/2011
Great White Egret at Gnoll CP 4/12/2011 [WRP]
Waxwing at CBWR 24/12/2011
NOTE: Grey Phalarope influx:
Species List
Ring-billed Gull (ad W) Porthcawl 22/01/2011 [WRP]
Great Grey Shrike at Gwaun Blaengorrwg 17/03/2011
Hoopoe at Llanmadoc Church 19/04/2011
Pomarine Skua off Mumbles 23/05/2011
Pomarine Skua off Porthcawl 28/05/2011
Garganey at Llanilid 5/08/2011
Temminck's Stint at Llanilid 6/08/2011 [WRP]
Slavonian Grebe [2] at Neath Saltmarsh 21/10/2011
Snow Bunting at Aberthaw 5/11/2011
Snow Bunting at Salthouse Pt., Crofty 7-11/11/2011
Snow Bunting at Rhossili 24/11/2011
Great White Egret at Gnoll CP 4/12/2011 [WRP]
Waxwing at CBWR 24/12/2011
NOTE: Grey Phalarope influx:
Wernffrwd 12/09/2011
Burry Inlet 12/09/2011 (same as above?)
Sker Pool 13/09/2011
Kenfig Pool 13/09/2011 (2)
Southerndown 13/09/2011
Eglwys Nunydd Res 13/09/2012 (2)
Burry Inlet 14/09/2011 (various sites) (3)
Port Talbot 17/09/2011 (3)
Burry Inlet 17/09/2011
Sker Point 12/10/2011
Sker Point 12/10/2011
