A total of 20 of us, including four families and one student member, met on a grey day at RSPB Newport Wetlands. Fortunately, the rain held off and we had an enjoyable morning with some enthusiastic, and knowledgeable, young birdwatchers. There were Blue Tits and Great Tits on the feeders by the entrance, and a Moorhen in the reeds. At the bridge in the reedbeds we heard five Cetti’s Warblers, and saw Little Grebe and Kingfisher. A Cormorant was looking out from a pylon, and four Swallows flew over. At the coast there were 60 Curlews in the distance, but we all had good views through the scopes. There were two Shelducks and a flock of 30 Golden Plovers. From the hide we had excellent views of two Great White Egrets, a second Little Grebe, and a female Wigeon. On the return leg there were two Stonechats, 14 Long-tailed Tits, and Chiffchaff and Dunnock were heard. The feeders at the Centre were busier, with three Greenfinches, and six Goldfinches. 29 species in all. Many thanks to Robin for organising and leading. Gareth Roberts