Kenfig pool this morning.

                                 One of three Yellow browed warblers seen. One was in the "odin ride",
                                 an open patch in the west pool bushes, about halfway along the path
                                 between the hides. Two were together in a spot about 200M north of
                                 the north pool inlet. Thanks to Neil for showing us the exact spot.

Barred Warbler near Mewslade Valley

A Barred Warbler was seen near the crossroads at Pitton by Ed Hunter, this afternoon. The bird was feeding in the Hawthorn bushes alongside the main road to Rhossili (B4247), between the large barn and the road that leads NE (Bunker's Hill) (SS42798775). Parking is very restricted around here but is available at top end of Mewslade Valley (£3/day).

Map showing rough location of crossroads at Pitton.

Unfortunately for me the Barred Warbler flew out of sight minutes before I could get to the location. It was looked for by at least 3 observers between 14:15 to 17:30 but with no further sign. Perhaps there had been a bit of a clear out of birds during the afternoon as there was no sign either of any of the 4 Yellow-browed Warblers, also noted in the area earlier by Ed.

This record of a Barred Warbler will be the first for West Glamorgan.

Nash point and Cwm nash this morning. PP+CG.

                       Plenty of vismig in the strong easterlies with 200+ chaffinch and
                       lesser numbers of Meadow pipit, Skylark, Goldfinch, Siskin, Sand
                       martin, Swallow, Pied wagtail, Chiffchaff and Wheatear. Lots
                       of Red admirals were flying in off the sea and this smart Ring
                       ouzel was in Cwm nash valley.

Rose-Coloured Starling : Sandfields, Port Talbot

Few images from a visit this morning.......

County Recorder

As from 1/10/2016 Phil Bristow will be the new CR for East Glamorgan, as I am retiring from the post after 8 years. I would like to thank all our local birders for the support given to me and the GRC over the years. It's been a great honour and a privilege to be CR for East Glamorgan, however it's time to move and I know you'll all give Phil a good welcome. Sincere thanks to all Glamorgan birders. Cheers Jake.

Cwm Cadlan

Hen Harrier at Cwm Cadlan 15/09/2016 found by Bob Griffiths.

Lapland Bunting at Rhossili

Great to stumble across a very approachable Lapland Bunting at Rhossili, this morning. It was showing along the track down from the NT car park that passes through The Vile (SS411877). I watched it along the same 30m stretch of track on three occasions between 09:10 and 16:30, and on each occasion it was tucking into some Equal-leaved Knotgrass.
The bunting's patience and endearing tameness allowed me to optimistically attempt a record shot using my iPhone's camera lined up with my bins. Knowing now how awkward it is to get anything decent from that combo, I can't imagine me using it for a Pallas's Warbler. It would be nice to give it a go though, especially somewhere in Glamorgan!

Wryneck : Dunraven

Few images of the Wryneck from yesterday evening.......

Wryneck at Dunraven

A Wryneck was found this afternoon at Dunraven by Dave Ripley. The bird favoured the area around the car park approach road, just up from the toilet block.

Little Gull Cardiff Bay

Very smart juvenile Little Gull in Cardiff Bay. Very close into the shore at first just north of the Harbour Authority compound but last seen feeding out from the sails.