November 2015

Last update 03.12.2015. at 21:24:50
    
   
28.11.2015.
Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) 1 1 cy at Ventspils (V. & E.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). 20th record for Latvia. Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 1 1cy at Ventspils harbor, Ventspils (E.Smislovs, A. Kurockins).		  Larus melanocephalus
Larus cachinnans
27.11.2015.
Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) 1 1 cy at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (M.Ievins). Latest autumn migrant record!

 Haematopus ostralegus
25.11.2015.
Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 at Ropazi surroundings, Ropazi county (S.Grube, P.Grube).

  Surnia ulula
22.11.2015.
Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 28 in single flock at Uzava fields, Ventspils county (A.Mankus, J.Jansons). Largest flock recorded in Latvia. Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 at Ezerkrasts meadow near bird tower, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis, M.Mamis). 8th record for Latvia - presumed as returning bird, first recorded on last winter at the same place. Twite (Linaria flavirostris) 3 at Liepaja harbour S pier, Liepaja (A.Klepers).

  Eremophila alpestris
Anthus spinoletta
21.11.2015.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 3 at lake Slokas, Jurmala (E.Smislovs et al.). Great Egret (Ardea alba) 10 at lake Lubans, Rezekne county (D.Vasilevskis). Late autumn record.

  
15.11.2015.
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) 1 at Valdgale parish, Talsi county (A.Pole). Presumed the same bird which was present at Dizilmaja surroundings, Durbe county from end of October till 11.11.2015. (J.Jakovlevs et al.). Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) ~1000, Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) 6960 (counted on photo) at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). Large numbers at one place during autumn migration for both species.

  Bubulcus ibis
14.11.2015.
Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) 1 1cy (11:15) migrating S at Akmensrags, Pavilosta county, 1 1cy migrating S (~12:00) at Liepaja harbor N pier, Liepaja (G.Grandans et al.).

  
13.11.2015.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 1cy heading E at Dizilmaja, Durbe county (A.Mankus).

 Milvus milvus
11.11.2015.
Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) 1 at Dizilmaja surroundings, Durbe county (J.Jakovlevs et al.). Present since end of October. 2nd record for Latvia! More photos here. Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 3 (2 + 1) together with Dunlin (Calidris alpina) on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers).

  Bubulcus ibis
 Bubulcus ibis
 Calidris maritima
09.11.2015.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visually and calls heard at Ogre (V.Roze).

  
03.11.2015.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 1 1cy on Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs).

  Calidris maritima
01.11.2015.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 12 on the field at Druva surroundings, Saldus county (D.Riters), 14 at Tebras surroundings, Aizpute county (V.Farnasts). Canada Geese at Druva surroundings present since 30.10.2015. (D.Riters). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) >4 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons). Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) 1 1cy to S at Jurkalne, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis, I.Ozola).
 Rissa tridactyla