I’ve been trekking across Cardiff Bay regularly over recent weeks to check whether the Black redstarts have returned to their regular spot near Cardiff Port. The fields were empty until last Sunday when I finally spotted this stunning little male. He flew in over my head while I was photographing a Mistle thrush, landed first on one of the piles of rocks in the centre of the field, then fluttered across to the other, to survey his domain. Shortly afterwards, he fluttered down to the ground and I lost him amongst the vegetation and was unable to re-find him. Hopefully, he will stay the winter and, as in previous years, be joined by others of his species.