September 2017

Last update 01.11.2017. at 10:05:39
    
   
30.09.2017.
Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 2 at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) 3 (incl ad M and 1cy) at Kraslava manor, Kraslava county (A.Erts). Present since 01.07.2017. (A.Mankus), 09.07.2017. ad M and 1cy (G.Grandans, A.Erts, U.Piterans). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 4 1cy trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (P.Daknis, E.Zacmane, A.Elksne).

 Picus viridis
 Regulus ignicapilla
29.09.2017.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 1cy at Kamarce fields, Ventspils county (M.Kilups).

  
28.09.2017.
Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 6 1cy trapped and ringed at Pape B.O. during the period 25.09. - 28.09.2017., Rucava county (fb - Pape Ornithological Station).

  
26.09.2017.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy F trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (J.Lipsbergs, G.Graubics). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 F/1cy trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans).

 
24.09.2017.
Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) 1 in the flock of Anser sp. geese (predominantly Greylag Geese (Anser anser)) at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis). Category D record. Present since 20.09.2017. (K.Millers). Greater Spotted Eagle (Clanga clanga) 1 1cy migrating to SW at Priekuli surroundings, Priekuli county (M.Lukstins). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 1cy (M & F) trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans, G.Grandans).

  Branta hutchinsii
Clanga clanga
 Phylloscopus inornatus
23.09.2017.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy M trapped and ringed at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko, R.Steggerda). 1 observed visually at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 heard (single call recorded, heard around 7th sec) at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (U.Piterans, G.Grandans), 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis). River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) 1 trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (E. & V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis, A.Kurockins). Latest autumn migrant record! Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 migrating at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (G.Grandans, U.Piterans, A.Kalvans).

  Phylloscopus inornatus
22.09.2017.
Bewick's Swan (Cygnus columbianus) 7 locally at Ainazi pier, Salacgriva county (U.Piterans, G.Grandans). 2nd earliest autumn migrant record. Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 found exhausted at Viestura str. in Karosta, Liepaja (M.Gaile, E.Pohevics et al.). Taken in care by Animal Protection Society "Liberta", released on 24.09.2017. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 ringed individual photographed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (U.Piterans, G.Grandans). Most likely the same individual trapped and ringed at Ainazi area on 16.09.2017. (A.Kalvans). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 2 (observed visually) at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (U.Piterans, G.Grandans). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 migrating at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (G.Grandans, U.Piterans, A.Kalvans). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 migrating at Ainazi (G.Grandans, A.Kalvans).

 Surnia ulula
 Phylloscopus inornatus
21.09.2017.
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 ad M migrating S at Ogre (V.Roze). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 3 1cy MM trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis, O.Keiss). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans).

  
20.09.2017.
Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) 1 in the flock of ~300 Anser sp. geese (predominantly Greylag Geese (Anser anser)) at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers). Category D record. Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) >2500 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers). Large number at one place in September.

  Branta hutchinsii
18.09.2017.
Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 flushed at Ainazi coastal meadow, Ainazi (P.Daknis).

  
17.09.2017.
Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 2 at Liepaja harbor N pier, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics, J.Lipsbergs). River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) 1 trapped and ringed at Nereta surroundings, Nereta county (K.Funts). Late autumn migrant record. Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) 277 trapped and ringed (263) in two 12m mist nets at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko).

  Locustella fluviatilis
16.09.2017.
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 9 at Sloka lake, Jurmala (V.Jaunzemis, J.Jansons, M.Jaunzemis, A.Mankus), 1 flew over at Engure lake bird tower, Engure county (E. & V.Smislovs). 1st autumn migrants. Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 locally in Riga Gulf at Starpinupite river mouth, Engure county (U.Piterans, G.Grandans, E.Laucis, S.Laime). Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Ciruli surroundings, Talsu county (A.Klepers, M.Strazds, I.Brediks, P.Daknis, M.Tirums), 1 at Ventspils surroundings, Ventspils county (N.Zeidaks). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 1cy at Kolka, Dundaga county (A.Mankus, G.Grandans et al.). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1cy M trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (M.Jaunzemis, J.Jansons, V.Jaunzemis, A.Mankus). Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) 1 1cy trapped at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans). Quite late autumn record. Ringed at the same place on 10.09.2017. (A.Kalvans). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 F/1cy feeding on ploughed field in a flock of other small passerines (Passeriformes) at Ildzere surroundings, Dundaga county (A.Klepers, M.Strazds, I.Brediks, P.Daknis, M.Tirums). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) at least 2 at Mersrags meadow, Mersrags (M.Jaunzemis, J.Jansons, V.Jaunzemis, A.Mankus), 3 (2 + 1) flew over with calls at Engure lake bird tower, Engure county (E. & V.Smislovs). Eurasian Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (U. Piterans, G.Grandans, E.Laucis, S.Laime). First autumn migrant. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 4 Rojas harbor, Roja (J.Jansons, M. & V.Jaunzemis, A.Mankus).

 Falco peregrinus
Calcarius lapponicus
 Regulus ignicapilla
13.09.2017.
Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 12 at Bozeni fields, Madona county (G.Grandans, U.Lolans). 1st autumn migrants.

  
11.09.2017.
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 2 locally at Kolka Cape on Riga Gulf side, Dundaga county (R.Rekmanis). Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Ievkalni surroundings, Grobina county (A.Zacmanis). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 flew SW over Citadele str., Riga (K.Funts). Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 3 at Randi meadows, Salacgriva county (J.Zilvers et al.).

  
10.09.2017.
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 1cy locally on wires at Sparini hill surroundings, Priekuli county (A.Klepers). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visually and photographed at Pape channel area, Rucava county (U.Piterans, G.Grandans); 1 M trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (P.Daknis, I.Brediks).

  
09.09.2017.
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 F locally on wires at Liegi surroundings, Durbe county (R.Rekmanis). Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 3 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (U.Piterans, G.Grandans, I.Brediks, P.Daknis).

  
08.09.2017.
Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) >8000 on Liepaja harbor piers, Liepaja (K.Millers). Large number at one place in autumn. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at "Saulrieti", Durbe county (K.Millers).

  Milvus milvus
07.09.2017.
Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) 119 trapped and ringed in two 12m mist nets at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko).

  
06.09.2017.
River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) 1 trapped and ringed at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko). Late autumn migrant record.

  
05.09.2017.
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 9 1cy at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs). In various number at this area since 18.08.2017. when 2 1cy (I.Denisovs) with maximum number on 22.08.2017. when 16 1cy (G.Grandans). River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) 1 trapped and ringed at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko). Late autumn migrant record.

  Falco vespertinus
 Locustella fluviatilis
03.09.2017.
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 M migrating S at Nereta surroundings, Nereta county (K.Funts).

  
01.09.2017.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 10 - 12 (incl. ad M and ad F, rest 1cy) in one flock observed visually at Ogre (V.Roze).