January 2012Last update 06.02.2012. at 12:20:16 |
| 31.01.2012. Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 F/2cy at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis). Woodlark (Lullula arborea) 2 at Pulvera str., Liepaja (K.Millers). 9th record in winter months. European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis), 1 at Kalnsetas Park, Saldus (M.Jaunzemis), 1 at bird tower, Kengarags, Riga (M.Briedis).
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| 30.01.2012. Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 3 (2 MM and 1 F), Smew (Mergellus albellus) 47 at Liepaja harbor near S pier, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis) Large number at concentration place in winter months for Smews. Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) 1 at Uzava river estuary, Ventspils county (M.Tirums, I.Brediks). Pine Bunting (Emberiza leucocephalos) 1 still present at "Kalnaji" farm, Tukums county (E.Laucis, M.Jaunzemis, K.Millers et al.). Present since 29.01.2012. (S.Rabkevics). Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 2 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (M.Tirums, I.Brediks).
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| 29.01.2012. NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!! Pygmy Cormorant (Phalacrocorax pygmeus) 1 at Uzava riverside, Uzava river floodplain fields vicinity, Ventspils county (K.Millers). More photos here. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 at bird tower near Daugava river, Kengarags, Riga (J.Vigulis, M.Sterns).Rare in winter months.NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!! Pine Bunting (Emberiza leucocephalos) 1 at "Kalnaji" farm, Tukums county (S.Rabkevics).
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| 28.01.2012. Buzzard (Buteo sp.) 19 migrating S at Pape from 10:20 - 12:20, near "Dabas maja", Rucava county (K.Millers). Including Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) 17, Steppe Buzzard (Buteo buteo vulpinus) 1 fox-red morph, closest distance when observed ~35m, Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) 1. European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Seaside Park, Liepaja (K.Millers, E.Millere).
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| 27.01.2012. Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 3 at "Pupezi" near Saraiki, Pavilosta county (K.Millers). Rare in winter months. Possibly, one of those birds already observed at "Jaunkapmaleni" on 22.01.2012. (G.Zembergs), distance between points ~900m. Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 together with 3 Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) at Daugava river, Daugavpils (S.Rabkevics, A.Platais). Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 F/2cy at Varpu str., Ventspils (V.Steinbergs). European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 2 at Tebra river, Aizpute (R.Rekmanis). Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 near L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja (K.Millers). On 25. and 26.01.2012. reported as Pipit (Anthus sp.) (D. and S.Elferts).
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26.01.2012.
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 ad M at L.B.T. grain terminal aquatory, Liepaja (K.Millers). Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 ad at L.B.T. grain terminal aquatory, Liepaja (K.Millers), 8 (5 MM and 3 FF) near "Putnu kalva" at Liepaja lake, Grobina county (R.Rekmanis et al.). White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 1 at Skulte parish, Limbazi county (Dreimani family). Rare in winter months. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad at L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja (K.Millers). Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) 2 at Nica fields, Nica county (M.Tirums). 7th record in January. Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 11 at L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja (K.Millers). Largest number at wintering place in winter 2011/2012.
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25.01.2012.
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 at Barta river, Nica county, Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) at least 100 at the end of Liedaga str., Liepaja (K.Millers).
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| 24.01.2012. White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) 8 (including 2ad) at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Quite large number at concentration place in winter months. Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 2cy flew NW at Mailrags, Liepaja lake, Nica county (K.Millers). Likely the same bird as on 23.01.2012. at Nica fields (K.Millers). Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 F, Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 3, Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 3 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers).European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 2 at Mangalu pussala, Riga (I.Deņisovs). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) at least 4 in the flock of ~600 Yellowhammers (Emberiza citrinella) and Eurasian Tree Sparrows (Passer montanus) at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). 5th record in winter months.
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| 23.01.2012. Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 M 2cy at Daugava river near bird tower, Kengarags, Riga (U.Piterans). Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (U.Piterans), 1 M at Daugava river near bird tower, Kengarags, Riga (G.Grandans). Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F at Daugava river near bird tower, Kengarags, Riga (U.Piterans). Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 F/2cy at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) 1 at Zirgusala, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis). Rare in winter months. Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 1, Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) at least 2 behind "Kursa" in dunes, Liepaja (K.Millers). Single Song Thrush present here since 01.01.2012. (M.Jaunzemis, K.Millers). Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 3 at Zirgu sala, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis). Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) at least 1 at Nica fields together with European Greenfinches (Chloris chloris) and Common Linnets (Carduelis cannabina), Nica county (K.Millers).
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| 22.01.2012. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 1 at Saka river, Pavilosta (J.Kuze). Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 1 at "Jaunkapmaleni" near Saraiki, Pavilosta county (G.Zembergs). Both goose species rare in winter months. Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1, Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (I.Brediks, I.Bojare). Woodlark (Lullula arborea) 1 at foreshore ~3km S from Akmenrags, Pavilosta county (A.Kurockins). 9th record in winter months. European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 behind supermarket "Zoom", Riga (I.Brediks, I.Bojare). Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) 1 behind supermarket "Zoom", Riga (I.Brediks, I.Bojare), 1 at Nida, Rucava county (G.Grandans). Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) 1 at Ratsupite, Valmiera (A.Klepers). 5th record in winter months.
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| 21.01.2012. Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 1 M at Daugava river near Riteri, Plavinas county (K.Vilks). Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) at least 1 M near "Putnu kalva" at Liepaja lake, Grobina county (R.Rekmanis et al.). Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 M at "Grebutnieks", Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons). Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) 49 at Noliktava str., Liepaja (K.Millers). Woodlark (Lullula arborea) 6 at L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja (K.Millers, A.Avotins jun. et al.). 8th record in winter months. European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Dunika str., Liepaja (K.Millers et al.). Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 behind "Kursa" in dunes, Liepaja (G.Grandans et al.). Likely the same bird as on 08.01.2012. observed at Old forts (E.Laucis, G.Grandans).
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| 20.01.2012. Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 at Daugava river near Riteri, Plavinas county (G.Grandans). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 at "Kalnaji" farm, Tukums county (K.Millers). 4th record in winter months.
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| 19.01.2012. Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) 1 at Sunica river, Daugavpils (A.Erts). Rare at Eastern Latvia in winter months.
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| 18.01.2012. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Lielupe, Jurmala (K.Millers, M.Tirums). Since 17.01.2012. (G.Graubics).Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) 100 at Lielupe river estuary, Jurmala (K.Millers). Relatively large number at wintering place in January. Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 1 flew E at Vakarbulli, Riga (K.Millers).
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| 17.01.2012. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Lielupe, Jurmala (G.Graubics). 7th record in winter months. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 in the ditch, Tukums (V.Adamsons).European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 2 at Bullupe, Riga (G.Graubics). Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) 1 at Mangalu pussala, Riga (K.Millers, E.Millere).
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| 16.01.2012. Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 3 at Musa river, Bauska (E.Laucis). Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Aiviekste river source of Lubans lake, Madona county (A.Avotins sen.).
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| 15.01.2012. Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (I.Freiberga, K.Vilks). Rare in winter months. Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 at Musa river, Bauska (E.Laucis). Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) at least 1 F/2cy at L.B.T. grain terminal aquatory, Liepaja (A.Klepers). Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 1 F at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (I.Freiberga, K.Vilks). Since 08.01.2012. (M.Jaunzemis). Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 in the Gulf of Riga, between Berzciems - Abragciems, Engure county (N.Zeidaks). Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 in the Lielupe river near Ziedoni, Rundale county (E.Laucis). Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) 1 on Ventspils harbour N pier, Ventspils (I.Freiberga, K.Vilks). Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto) 31 at Noliktava str., Liepaja (A.Klepers). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 2 on Golodova dam, Liepaja lake, Liepaja (M.Tirums, U.Piterans et al.) European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Saulkrasti (K. and M.Funts). Eastern Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros phoenicuroides) 1 M at Kuivizi area, Salacgriva county (I.Mardega, M.Strazds). 1st record for Latvia of this ssp.!
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| 14.01.2012. Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 2 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons). Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 at Nica fields, Nica county (M.Kilups et al.). European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Leona Paegles str., Valmiera (V.Freimanis).
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| 12.01.2012. Red Phalarope (Phalaropus fulicarius) 1 at Mangalsala pier, Riga (K.Funts, A.Klepers). Since 10.01.2012. (K.Vilks, I.Denisovs). European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Vecdaugava, Riga (K.Funts).
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11.01.2012.
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) 8 Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (S.Rabkevics, A.Platais). Quite large number at concentration place in winter months. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga (G.Grandans). Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 1 at Vecdaugava, Riga (M.Tirums, M.Kilups).
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10.01.2012.
Red Phalorope (Phalaropus fulicarius) 1 at Mangalsala pier, Riga (K.Vilks, I.Denisovs). 10th record for Latvia and 1st record in winter months! Eurasian Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 1 at Mangalsala pier, Riga (U.Piterans, I.Denisovs).
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09.01.2012.
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F/ 2cy at ponds near Iecava, Iecava county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Iecava park, Iecava (G.Grandans, E.Laucis), 2 at Darzini, Salaspils county (G.Grandans, U.Piterans).
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08.01.2012.
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 3 MM and 1 F at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (M.Jaunzemis). 6th record in winter months. Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M in the sea at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Klepers). Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 1 F at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (M.Jaunzemis). Rare inland. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad at L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja (E.Laucis, G.Grandans). Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 in the reedbeds of Liepaja lake, Liepaja (E.Laucis, G.Grandans). Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 7 at Raina park, Liepaja (E.Laucis, G.Grandans). Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) at least 600 at Nica fields, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Large number of wintering birds. Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 at Old forts, Liepaja (E.Laucis, G.Grandans). Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) 70 in the orchard in the vicinity of Nica fields, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Large flock of wintering birds.
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| 07.01.2012. Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) at least 3 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (G.Grandans, K.Millers, E.Laucis). 1st record in winter months. Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 at Adazi-Kalngale fields near "Briljanti" farm, Adazi county (I.Brediks). Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 70 migrating SSE at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (K.Millers). 8th record in January. European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) 12 migrating SSE at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (K.Millers).5th record in January. Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) 2 flew SW at Ovisrags, Ventspils county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis).
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| 06.01.2012. Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 40 at Klampju ciems, Nica fields, Nica county (U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis). Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 20 at Nica fields, Nica county (U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis). Largest flocks in winter month for both geese species. Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 2 at Zirgu sala, Liepaja (K.Millers).
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| 05.01.2012. Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 3 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, E.Millere). Canada Goose (Branta candensis) 6 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (M.Tirums). Both goose species rare in winter months. Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 M at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (M.Tirums). Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) 1 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). 6th record in January.Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 2 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers).
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| 02.01.2012. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 41, Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1, Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 8 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (K.Millers). All goose species rare in winter months. Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) 150, Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) ~860 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (A.Klepers et al.). Late winter migrant records or potential wintering birds and largest number at wintering place. Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 2 MM at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (A.Klepers et al.). Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (A.Klepers et al.). Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 62 at Ziras, Ventspils county (A.Klepers et al.). 7th record in January. European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) 25 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (A.Klepers et al.). 3rd record in January. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 4 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (A.Klepers et al.). 5th record in winter months. Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1, Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 3 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (A.Klepers et al.).
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| 01.01.2012. Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 2cy, Greylag Goose(Anser anser) 4 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, M.Jaunzemis). Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 7 at Annas, Babite county (A.Mankus). All goose species rare in winter months. Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) at least 20, Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) ~250 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, M.Jaunzemis). Late autumn/winter migrant records or potential wintering birds. Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 at Liepaja lake, near Zirgu sala , Liepaja (K.Millers, M.Jaunzemis). European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) 16 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, M.Jaunzemis). 2nd record in January. Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 1 ad at Seaside Park, Liepaja (M.Jaunzemis, K.Millers). Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) 1 behind "Kursa" in dunes, Liepaja (M.Jaunzemis, K.Millers). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 at Cimza river, Rauna county (E.Dzenis). 2nd record in winter months.
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