May 2011

Last update 21.10.2011. at. 02:05:32
31.05.2011.
Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 1 at Livani area, Livani county (A.Erts). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Papurne, Rugaju county (K.Millers, G.Grandans). Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 2 at Pekrags, Mersrags (J.Jansons).
 Tringa stagnatilis
Limicola falcinellus
 
 
 
 
30.05.2011.
Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) >5 at Zvejsala fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers, G.Grandans).
 Chlidonias hybrida
Chlidonias hybrida

28.05.2011.
Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) 3 still present at Uzava floodplain fields, Ventspils county (M.Kilups), since 09.05.2011. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Salaspils county (G.Grandans).
 Charadrius morinellus

27.05.2011.
Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 1 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers, I.Klavina). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 1 at Lielupe floodplain, near Pavasari, Babite county (J.Kuze). Black-headed Wagtail (Motacilla flava feldegg) 1 M at Kolka, Dundaga county. 4th record for Latvia and 2nd this year (G.Grandans).
 Motacilla flava feldegg
22.05.2011.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 still present at Grobina area (R.Matrozis, I.Denisovs), since 25.04.2011.Pallid Harrier(Circus macrourus) 1 2cy F migrating S at Kuivizi, Salacgriva county (A.Avotins jun., D.Drazdovskis, G.Grandans, M.Platacis).Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Lubans lake W coast, Madona county (M.Jaunzemis et al.). Possibly the same bird seen on 21.05.2011. at Lubans lake S coast, Madona county (E.Laucis et al.). Distance between spots ~9km. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) ~60, Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 2 at Dviete floodplain, Ilukste county, since 21.05.2011. (A.Klepers et al.), 2 at Zvejsala fish ponds, Rezekne county (E.Laucis et al.).Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 F together with Yellow Wagtails (Motacilla flava) at Pekrags, Mersrags (J.Jansons), 1 M at Lubans lake W coast, Madona county (M.Breidis et al.), 1 at Lubans lake S coast, Madona county (U.Piterans et al.).
 Circus macrouros
Circus macrouros
Tringa stagnatilis
Motacilla citreola
 
 
 
 
21.05.2011.
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (M.Strazds et al.). Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) 3 still present at Uzava floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 09.05.2011. (K.Millers). European Roller (Coracias garrulus) 1 migr. N over Ogre town (V.Roze).
Charadrius morinellus
Charadrius morinellus

20.05.2011.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 4 at Beibezi water reservoir, Vecumnieki county (E.Laucis). Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 1 near Ventspils hospital, Ventspils (K.Millers).
  

19.05.2011.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 1, Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) >5 (3MM & 2F) at Aizrake, Liepaja lake, Nica county (J.Jansons).
  

17.05.2011.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 8 over Musa river at Bauska (E.Laucis), 3 over Kvapani fish ponds, 2 over Idena fish ponds, 2 over Puderova lake, Rezekne county (A.Klepers).
  

16.05.2011.
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2, White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) ~80 at Svete floodplain fields, Jelgava county (E.Laucis).
 Tringa stagnatilis

15.05.2011.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3 together with ~50 Black Terns (Chlidonias niger) at Siladzirnavu lake, Gulbene county (U.Lolans).
  

13.05.2011.
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2 at Vecdaugava peninsula, Riga (I.Denisovs). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 4 at central part of Engure lake, Engure county (J.Kazubiernis).
  

12.05.2011.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 4 at Engure lake, Engure county (R.Rekmanis et al.).
  

11.05.2011.
Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) 1 found dead on 09.05.2011. at seashore near Ventspils, Ventspils county (information from ventasbalss.lv). D category record. Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 migr. N at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).
 Gyps fulvus

10.05.2011.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 50 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis, J.Jansons), 20 at Ozolaine fish pond, Bauska county (E.Laucis). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 migr. N at Lauteri seashore, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).
  

09.05.2011.
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 ad M at Uzava floodplain fields, Ventspils county (K.Millers). Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga) 1 migr. NE, Ogre (V.Roze). Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) 3 at Uzava floodplain fields, Ventspils county (K.Millers et al.). 5th record for Latvia! White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3 at Svete floodplain, Jelgava county (M.Cernuho). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 2 at Lauteru seashore, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).
 Charadrius morinellus
Charadrius morinellus

08.05.2011.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 1 together with 6 Black Terns (Chlidonias niger) at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (A.Avotins jun.).

  
07.05.2011.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 2 in flock of 600 geese Anser sp. at Metriena area, Madona county (A.Avotins jun., A.Avotins sen.). Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 1 in flock of 5000 geese Anser sp. at Degumnieki fields, Madona county. 7th record for Latvia! (D.Boiko, J.Margevics). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 trapped and ringed and 5 observed at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 3 (2 MM and 1 F) at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (J.Jansons et al.), 1 F at Papes lake N coast, Nica county (L.Laipeniece).
 Branta ruficollis
Turdus torquatus
Motacilla citreola
 
 
 
 
06.05.2011.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 migr. N over Liepaja lake, Grobina county (K.Millers), 1 at Svete floodplain, Jelgava county (D.Drazdovskis), different bird as on 03.-16.04.2011., compared by photos. Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 1 F at Nagli fish ponds area, Kvapani, Rezekne county (S.Rabkevics). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 10 at Liepaja lake (incl. 7 birds in one flock), Grobina county, Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county,Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 2 MM at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers).
 Anser brachyrhynchus
Netta rufina
Recurvirostra avosetta
Motacilla citreola
05.05.2011.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Berzciems seashore, Engure county (J.Vigulis, R.Rekmanis). Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 at Nagli fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Funts, I.Brediks). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 4 (3MM & 1F) at Nagli fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Brediks).
 birding latvia Anser brachyrhynchus
04.05.2011.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Ozolaine fish ponds area, Bauska county (E.Laucis). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Svete floodplain fields, Jelgava county (J.Vigulis, O.Fals). NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!! Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica) 1 in flock of Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) at Ozolaine fish ponds, Bauska county (E.Laucis). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Ozolaine fish ponds, Bauska county (E.Laucis), 1 M at Dunduru meadows, Tukums county (S.Rabkevics).
Tringa stagnatilis
Cecropis daurica
Cecropis daurica
03.05.2011.
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) at least 5 at Zvejsala fish ponds, Rezekne county (M.Strazds, I.Mardega). Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) 370 on the seashore at Kolka cape, Dundaga county (G.Grandans).
 Haematopus ostralegus

02.05.2011.
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2 at Burtnieks lake area, Burtnieku county. (A.Klepers).
  
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