September 2016

Last update 02.10.2016. at 17:54:04


28.09.2016. Whimbler (Numenius phaeopus) 1 at Pape beach, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Late autumn migrant record. Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 at Botanical Garden of LU, Riga (U.Piterans).
27.09.2016.Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 5 flushed at Daugava river bank near Nicgale, Daugavpils county (A.Erts, G.Grandans).
26.09.2016. Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 3000 at Vaski fish ponds, Tukums county (K.Millers). Large number at one place in Septmeber. Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis, A.Knoblauch). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 ad M trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (A.Knoblauch, R.Rekmanis).

25.09.2016. Pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 1 1cy at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (S.Karalius et al.). One individual present since 14.09.2016. (R.Rekmanis), two individuals observed at the same time on 18.09.2016. (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis et al.).
24.09.2016. Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus) 2 at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (U.Piterans et al.). Early autumn migrant record. Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 3 at Liepaja lake near Ezerkrasts bird tower, Liepaja (U.Piterans et al.). Present since 18.09.2016. (G.Bilbao et al.). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers et al.). Pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 1 1cy at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (U.Piterans et al.). One individual present since 14.09.2016. (R.Rekmanis), two individuals observed at the same time on 18.09.2016. (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) 1 1cy at Papes pier, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis et al.). Present since 21.09.2016. (R.Rekmanis). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) >6 at E shore of lake Liepaja, Grobina county (J.Jansons et al.). Present since 18.09.2016. when >5 (J.Jansons). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Briedis et al.).

23.09.2016. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad M at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (K.Millers). Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 1 1cy at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (K.Millers et al.). One individual present since 14.09.2016. (R.Rekmanis), two individuals observed at the same time on 18.09.2016. (I.Grinerte, K.Millers).
22.09.2016. Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 3 (incl. 1 M) at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (K.Millers). Present since 18.09.2016. (G.Bilbao et al.). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 2 migrating at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) 1 at Liepa, Priekuli county (A.Vilnis). Early autumn migrant record. Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).
21.09.2016. Mediterranean Gull (Larus melanocephalus) 1 1cy at Pape pier, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Leg color looks wrong on picture because of low evening sunlight. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visually at Ogre (V.Roze).
20.09.2016. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 Ad migrating S at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 observed visually at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers et al.).
19.09.2016. Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 ad M at Murmastiene surroundings, Varaklani couty (E.Gulbe, I.Burcika). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 2 1cy migrating at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 1 at Pape pier, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). 1^st autumn migrant record.
18.09.2016. Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 3 at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (G.Bilbao et al.). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) >8 (7 1cy and 1 4cy) Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county (I.Denisovs). Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 2 1cy at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). 6^th record for Latvia. 1 present since 14.09.2016. (R.Rekmanis). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 2 1cy trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis), 1 1cy trapped and ringed (O.Keiss), 1 seen visually without ring at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 seen and 2 heard in the same time at Jurmalciems, Nica county (P.Daknis). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) >5 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (J.Jansons), 1 1cy at Salacgriva shore line, Salacgriva county (E.Smislovs, R.Matrozis et all.). Red-throated Pipit at Salacgriva shore line present since 11.09.2016. (G.Grandans).



17.09.2016. Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 1cy migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (S.Holmes). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 1cy local at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (V.Smislovs). Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 1 at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (U.Piterans). Present since 14.09.2016. (R.Rekmanis). 5^th record for Latvia. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) >5 flushed at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte), 4 (3 + 1) flushed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (E. & V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis). First autumn migrants record. Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Velena, Gulbene county (J.Leja). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans, A.Majevskis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis).
16.09.2016. White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) 32 in drained pond at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (P.Daknis, I.Brediks). Quite large number at one place in autumn. Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 1 at Daugava river near Nicgale, Daugavpils county (A.Erts). Latest autumn record for Latvia.
15.09.2016. Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 9 migrating S together with 10 Tundra Bean Geese (Anser serrirostris) at Liepaja harbor N pier, Liepaja (S.Holmes). Quite early autumn migrant record.Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) 2 (1 + 1) at Degumnieki fields, Madona county Quite early autumn migrant records. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 1cy Zvejsala fish ponds, Rezekne county. Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) several calls of single individual heard at Virane surroundings, Cesvaine county, 2 at Bozeni fields, Madona county (G.Grandans). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).
14.09.2016. Taiga/Tundra Bean Goose (Anser fabalis/serrirostris) 43 (6 local, 7 + 10 + 20 migrating SW) at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). 1^st autumn migrants record. Shelduck (Calidris melanotos) 1 1cy at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). Present since 04.09.2016. (V.Farnasts). Rare inland. Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 3000 at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). Large number at one place in Septmeber. Pectoral Sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) 1 at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). 5^th record for Latvia. Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) 1 at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). Late autumn record.
13.09.2016. Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 1cy hunting dragonflies at Uzava river floodplain fields, 1 1cy migrating S at Jurkalne, Ventspils county. (R.Rekmanis). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad F migrating S at Jurkalne, Ventspils county (S.Holmes). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visually and 2x short song heard at Ogre (V.Roze). Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) 1 1cy localy in mixed flock of Yellowhammers (Emberiza citrinella) and Greenfinches (Chloris chloris) at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis). Late autumn record. Two-barred Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) 1 together with 2 Red Crossbills (Loxia curvirostra) migrating S at Jurkalne, Ventspils county. (R.Rekmanis).
12.09.2016. Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 2 1cy at Salacgriva surroundings, Salacgriva county (G.Grandans, G.Graubics).
11.09.2016. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad migrating SW at Nereta surroundings, Nereta county (K.Funts). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 1cy at Salacgriva shore line, Salacgriva county (G.Grandans).
09.09.2016. Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 1 M at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Vigulis, A.Arnicans). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (tw/I.Dinsbergs). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans). Earliest autumn record for Latvia.


07.09.2016. Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 2 together with ~50 Greylag Geese (Anser anser) and 8 Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Sesile surroundings, Saldus county (K.Millers). First and at the same time early autumn migrant record for Greater White-fronted Geese.
06.09.2016. Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) 1 1cy at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (V.Farnasts). Present since 04.09.2016. (V.Farnasts). Rare inland.
04.09.2016. Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 1cy at "Sauliesi", Grobina county (J.Jansons). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) calls of single individual heard several times at Idena hill, Rezekne county (A.Klepers).
03.09.2016. White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) 1 albino individual at Aizpute (R.Rekmanis).
02.09.2016. Terek Sandpiper (Xenus cinereus) 1 together with kopā ar Common Ringed Plovers (Charadrius hiaticula) at Ainazi shore line, Salacgriva county (J.Vigulis, I.Jakovlevs, G.Grandans). Present since 01.09.2016. (J.Vigulis, I.Jakovlevs). 1^st Terek Sandpiper record since 31.05.2011. Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Briedis, O.Keiss). Late autumn record.