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WBRC - Welsh Birds Rarities Committee WBRC assesses records of scarce and rare birds in Wales, producing an annual report. It also maintains the list of all the birds seen in Wales.

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Accepted, 4 Tundra Bean Geese, Sker, E. Glamorgan, 28 Dec into 2026. Finder DC Bolt, N. Donaghy. Photo M. Cram.

16.02.2026 20:33 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Accepted, up to 19 Tundra Bean Geese, Towy Valley, Carmarthen, from 26 Dec. Finder G. Busby, ID & details B. Beck. Photo by N. Fermandel.

16.02.2026 20:33 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Accepted, Shore Lark, Llyn Cwm, Snowdonia, 30 Nov. Photo on social media by B. Porter.

16.02.2026 20:32 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, male Surf Scoter off Llandulas, Denbigh 3 Dec 2025 onwards. Finder P. Bellew.

16.02.2026 20:26 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, adult White-tailed Eagle, Strumble Head, Pembroke 2 May, observer F. Day.
Origins unknown, probably relates to one of the re-introduction schemes.

16.02.2026 20:25 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Pallas' Warbler, Porth Clais, St. Davids, Pembroke 8 Nov. Observer S. Jones.

16.02.2026 20:25 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Dusky Warbler, Porth Clais, St. Davids, Pembroke, 8 Nov. Observer G. Mee.

16.02.2026 20:25 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, 1CY Caspian Gull, Rhymney, Cardiff, E. Glamorgan 11 Dec. Observer P. Bristow.

16.02.2026 20:24 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Accepted, Barred Warbler, trapped & ringed Pennard, Gower, 18 Nov. Finder & photo R. Dann.

16.02.2026 20:24 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Accepted, Lesser Yellowlegs, River Loughor, Carmarthen/Gower, 24 - 28 Sept, finder & photo D. Herbert. Possibly the same as the Kidwelli individual, last recorded 11 Sept.

16.02.2026 20:22 — 👍 19    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, an adult & 2cy Purple Heron, Cors Erddreiniog, Anglesey, 16 Apr, adult until 21 Apr. Observer: D. Wright.

12.01.2026 15:58 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Barred Warbler, Porth Clais, St. Davids, Pembroke 12 Oct. Observer S. Jones.

12.01.2026 15:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Red-necked Grebe, Little Haven, Pembroke 19 Feb. Observer DJ Astins.

12.01.2026 15:57 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, 4 Great Shearwaters & 2 Cory's Shearwaters, logged passing Strumble Head, Pembroke, 29 Aug. Observers: L. Gravett, G. Mee, F. Day et al.

12.01.2026 15:56 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, 2 male Surf Scoter off Rhagwen Point, Carmarthen Bay, Carmarthen, 29 Dec. Observer T. Phelps.

12.01.2026 15:46 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Great Shearwater off Old Castle Head, Tenby, Pembroke, 4 Aug. Observer T. Phelps.

12.01.2026 15:44 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Cory's Shearwater off St. Govans Head, Pembroke, 31 Aug. Observer: T. Phelps.

12.01.2026 15:44 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, 4 Great Shearwaters logged passing Strumble Head, Pembroke, 28 Oct. Observers: G. Mee, F. Day et al.

12.01.2026 15:43 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, 22 Great Shearwaters logged passing Strumble Head, Pembroke, 27 Oct. Observers: L. Gravett et al.

12.01.2026 15:43 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, 50 Cory's Shearwaters, 1623 Great Shearwaters, logged passing Strumble Head, Pembroke 24 Oct, smashing Welsh day record. Observers: L. Gravett et al.

12.01.2026 15:41 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Accepted, 313 Cory's Shearwaters & 13 Great Shearwaters logged passing Strumble Head, Pembroke, 23 Oct, smashing Welsh day record. Observers: A. Rogers, G. Mee, F. Day, M. Meehan et al.

12.01.2026 15:41 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

Accepted, 2cy Caspian Gull, Gronant, Flint 8 Feb, finder M. Hughes & Z. Spaull.

12.01.2026 08:45 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Bee-eater, Rhosneigr, Anglesey, 11 Apr. Finder T. Williams.

30.12.2025 16:25 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, red-head Smew, Llangorse, Brecon from 23 Nov onwards, finder M. Waldron.

30.12.2025 16:24 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Buff-breasted Sandpiper, Woebley, Gower, 6 -14 Sept. Finders: L. Le Grice, M. Hipkin.

30.12.2025 16:05 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, male + female Surf Scoter, off Gilman Head, Carmarthen 25 Jan, birds had been present since December 2024.

30.12.2025 16:04 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Little Auk, off Overton, Gower, 4 Nov. Observer M. Hipkin.

30.12.2025 16:03 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Black Kite, Llaingoch, Holyhead, Anglesey, 13 May, observer B. Howe.

30.12.2025 16:01 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Accepted, Red-necked Phalarope, River Taff, Cardiff, E. Glamorgan, 7 Sept. Photo F. Sengpiel, per County Recorder.

15.12.2025 18:14 — 👍 29    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Accepted, Cory's Shearwater, off Overton, Gower, 31 Aug, observers: M. Hipkin & L. Le Grice.

15.12.2025 14:17 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0