April 2012Last update 30.07.2012. at 16:58:13 |
| 30.04.2012. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Virga, Priekule county (R.Rekmanis). Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) >100 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (J.Jansons, K.Millers). Large number at one place on spring migration. Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 at Dzelve marsh, Seja county (I.Mardega). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 2 (M and F) at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers).
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| 29.04.2012. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 4 together with other Anser sp. geese at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (V.Vinyulis). Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 1 still present together with other Anser/Branta sp. geeseat Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (E.Ledins, J.Vigulis). Likely the same bird present here since 25.03.2012. (I.Lidaka et. al). Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) 1 2cy on the field near Liepaja - Priekule road, Grobina county (R.Rekmanis). 12th record for Latvia. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3 at Idena fish ponds ponds, Rezekne county (M.Strazds). Earliest spring migrant record! Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 6 at Ezremuiza surroundings, Dundaga/Roja county (M.Jaunzemis).
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| 28.04.2012. Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 2 MM at Salaca river, Salacgriva (J.Lipsbergs). Category D record. Little Crake (Porzana parva) >15 birds vocalizing at Idena/Kvapani fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers, G.Grandans). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Viesite river floodplain, Ilukste county (D.Drazdovskis). Red-breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva) 1 singing and observed visually at Auce surroundings, Auce county (J.Tsernova). Earliest spring migrant record! European Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) 1 M at Eimuri fields, Carnikava county (M.Tirums). 12th record for Latvia.
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| 27.04.2012. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 together with ~2000 other Anser sp. geese at Vecumnieki surroundings, Vecumnieki county (M.Strazds). Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) 1 together with other Anser sp. geese at Dviete river floodplain fields, Ilukste county (E.Racinskis, D.Drazdovskis). New E cat. species for Latvia. Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (V.Vintulis). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 8 (including 7 in one flock) at Kolka, Dundaga county (M.Jaunzemis et. al). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (M.Jaunzemis).
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| 25.04.2012. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 6 at Orenisi-Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans. K.Millers). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2 at Zvejsala-Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans, K.Millers). Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) 1 at Saltupe, Daugavpils county (A.Erts). Rare so far inland. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Zvejsala-Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers, G.Grandans).
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| 24.04.2012. European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) 1 at Vecdaugava peninsula, Riga (I.Denisovs). 7th record for Latvia outside the breeding area at SW Latvia.
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| 23.04.2012. Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) 1 at Mersrags lighthouse surroundings, Mersrags (K.Millers, G.Grandans et. al). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans, K.Funts). European Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) 1 M at Mersrags lighthouse area, Mersrags (K.Millers). 11th record for Latvia.
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| 22.04.2012. Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 2cy at Vecdaugava, Riga (I.Denisovs), 1 F migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (M.Strazds et. al). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 4 flushed at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (J.Jansons).
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| 21.04.2012. Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 2 together with other Anser/Branta sp. geeseat Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (E.Laucis). 9th record for Latvia. Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 1 3cy at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county (K.Millers, E.Fritze). More photos. Heuglin's Gull (Larus fuscus heuglini) 2 (including 1 4cy) at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county (K.Millers, E.Fritze). More photos. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 M singing in the woods at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons).
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| 19.04.2012. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 flushed at Teici Nature Reserve, Madona county (A.Avotins jun.).
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18.04.2012.
Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 1 landed at backyard fish pond near Rusons lake W coast, Riebini county (reported by I.Krams). Apparently the same bird as before at "Jaunkagi" on 14.04.2012. (I.Voitconoks et. al). |
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| 16.04.2012. Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 1 2cy in the afternoon at "Smilskalni" pond, Cesvaine county (J.Ozols et. al). The same place shortly observed already on 15.04.2012. (J.Ozols). Apparently the same bird as before at "Jaunkagi" on 14.04.2012. (I.Voitconoks et. al).
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15.04.2012.
European Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus) 1 to N over "Usi" Kolka, Dundaga county (I. Brediks et. al). Earliest spring migrant record! Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga) 1 at Valgale, Talsu county (http://birdmap.5dvision.ee). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 5 migrating NE at Kolka, Dundaga county (L.Peeters et. al). |
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| 14.04.2012. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 together with ~300 other Anser sp. geese at Silzemnieki fields, Burtnieks county (A.Klepers). Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 1 2cy at "Jaunkagi" pond, Beverina county (I.Voitconoks et. al). 5th record for Latvia. The same place observed shortly in the morning (8:30) on 16.04.2012. (I.Voitconoks). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M at Brasla fish farm, Krimulda county (U.Piterans, A.Stipnieks).
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| 13.04.2012. Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) 1 ad M at Slitere National park (H.Hofmanis, G.Grandans). Common House Martin (Delichon urbicum) 1 migrating N at Ogre (V.Roze). Repeated earliest spring migrant record.
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| 12.04.2012. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 together with ~300 other Anser sp. geese at Krievlauki, Ventspils county (K.Millers). Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) at least 10 in flock migrating NNE at Ogre (V.Roze). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 migrating with Fieldfares (Turdus pilaris), 2 local at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans), 1 M local together with Fildfares at "Rubezi" Tasu lake surroundings, Grobina county (K.Millers).
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| 11.04.2012. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 5 (including 2 ad - pair) together with ~4000 other Anser sp. geese at Pienava fields, Tukums county (K.Millers).
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| 09.04.2012. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 together with ~1800 other Anser sp. geese at Vecate, Burtnieku county (A.Klepers).
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| 08.04.2012. Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 1 together with other Anser sp. geeseat Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (U.Peksa, O.Lagzdins). Likely the same bird present here since 25.03.2012. (I.Lidaka et. al). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 at Dunduri meadows, Tukums county (S.Rabkevics, A.Poiss). Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) 1 2cy at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county (E.Fritze).
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| 07.04.2012. Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 1 together with other Anser sp. geeseat Rudekas, Burtnieki county (M.Tirums). 8th record for Latvia.
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| 06.04.2012. Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 1 together with other Anser sp. geeseat Dviete floodplain fields, Ilukste county (D.Brakmane, E.Racinskis). 7th record for Latvia.
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| 05.04.2012. Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) 1 at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (U.Piterans, V.Pranks). Repeated earliest spring migrant record.
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| 04.04.2012. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 flew over Varpa street, Ventspils (V.Steinbergs). Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) 1 ad at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county, present since 03.04.2012. (E.Fritze). 11th record for Latvia.
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| 03.04.2012. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 together with ~100 other Anser sp. geese at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (K.Millers).
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| 01.04.2012. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) at least 5 flushed at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (A.Mankus).
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