April 2016

Last update 02.05.2022. at 15:13:26
    
   
30.04.2016.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 2 in the flock of ~700 Anser sp. Geese at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (A.Mankus). Present since 17.04.2016. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)  2 (M & F) at Nagli fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Denisovs). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 imm migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte, G.Waddington et al.), 1 ad M migrating at Kolka surroundings, Dundaga county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Denisovs). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Ogre (V.Roze), 2 singing at Kazdanga Park, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis). Red-breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva) 1 singing shortly at Livberze surroundings, Jelgava county (V. & E.Smislovs). Early spring migrant record. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (K.Millers, G.Waddington et al.) Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) 1 at Evarzi surroundings, Saldus county (A.Mankus).

 Podiceps nigricollis
Regulus ignicapilla
Motacilla citreola
 Emberiza calandra
29.04.2016.
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (G.Grandans, A.Erts, E.Leeft). Thrush Nightingale (Luscinia luscinia) 1 singing shortly at Tukums town (V.Adamsons), 1 singing at Nagli fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Denisovs). Among the first spring migrants.

  
28.04.2016.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (A.Erts, G.Grandans, E.Leeft). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Panemune forests, Bauska county (E.Racinskis). Present since 27.04.2016. (E.Racinskis). Thrush Nightingale (Luscinia luscinia) 1 singing at Kekava town (M.Sturitis). First spring migrant. Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M at Lorupe glen, Sigulda/Krimulda county (G.Grandans, A.Erts), 1 M at Purlejas valks, Dundaga county (G.Grandans, E.Leeft).

  Circus macrourus
27.04.2016.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 in the flock of ~1000 Anser sp. Geese at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers). Present since 17.04.2016., when 2 (A.Mankus). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs), 1 GPS/GSM transmitter tagged ad F called "Potku" crossed E Latvia on 24. - 27.04.2016. (http://koivu.luomus.fi). Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) 2 together with ~100 Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica) and >10 House Martins (Delichon urbicum) at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers). Early spring migrants record. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 singing and observed visually at Panemune forests, Bauska county (E.Racinskis), 1 singing and observed visually at Durbe Park, Tukums (V.Adamsons).

  Circus macrourus
25.04.2016.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Kemeri, Jurmala (I.Brediks et al.), 1 singing and observed visually at Garkalne, Garkalne county (V.Vintulis). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Kovsu lake, Rezekne (U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis).

  
24.04.2016.
Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 10 locally at Lauteri shore line, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).

  
23.04.2016.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 in the flock of Anser sp. Geese at Iecava surroundings, Iecava county (E.Laucis). Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus) 1 observed at Mezaine, Pavilosta county (V.Smislovs). Early spring migrant record. Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 at Ziemupe, Pavilosta county, 1 at Akmensrags, Pavilosta county (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins, R.Matrozis).

  Turdus torquatus
22.04.2016.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Zvidze channel, Madona county (J.Skrinda). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Rudbarzi park, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis, A.Klepers). Present since 16.04.2016. (R.Rekmanis).

  Falco peregrinus
 Regulus ignicapilla
21.04.2016.
Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M locally at Liepaja lake E coast near Otanke river estuary, 1 M migrating N at Liepaja lake E coast near Arajs polder pumping station, Nica county (R.Rekmanis). Ad M seen at Otanke river estuary area already on 10.04.2016. (J.Jansons).

  
20.04.2016.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers, G.Grandans, E.Laucis).

  
19.04.2016.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 2 in the flock of ~1000 Anser/Branta sp. Geese at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (K.Millers, G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 2 in the flock of ~1500 Anser/Branta sp. Geese at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (G.Grandans, E.laucis, K.Millers). One individual was present at the same area on 07.04.2016. (J.Skrinda). Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) 1 M calling at Zilupe county (G.Grandans, K.Millers, E.Laucis). Present since 27.03.2016. (G.Grandans, A.Erts).

  Branta ruficollis
18.04.2016.
Dark-bellied Brant Goose (Branta bernicla) 1 at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (K.Millers, G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Rare inland. Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (E.Laucis, K.Millers, G.Grandans).

  Branta bernicla
 Tringa stagnatilis
17.04.2016.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 2 in the flock of ~1500 Anser sp. Geese at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (A.Mankus), 1 in the flock of ~200 Anser sp. Geese on the fields between Cildi and Padure, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis). Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) 1 at Vidzeme shoreline near Veczemi, Salacgriva county (M.Sturitis). Category E record. Escaped from Riga zoo (Info by G.Graubics). Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) 1 singing at Ezere, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis). Early spring migrant receord. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Dubeni surroundings, Grobina county (J.Jansons).

  Anser brachyrhynchus
Tadorna ferruginea
 Regulus ignicapilla
16.04.2016.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Zulova surroundings, Krāslava county (A.Klepers). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Tilti surroundings, Nica county (J.Jansons), 1 singing and observed visually at Rudbarzi park, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis).

  Regulus ignicapilla
15.04.2016.
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 68, Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 314 migrating N at Laikas, Pavilosta county (R.Rekmanis). Large number at migration for both species. Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 together with Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegena) migrating N at Laikas, Pavilosta county (R.Rekmanis). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 6 migrating N at Laikas, Pavilosta county (R.Rekmanis). Curlew (Numenius arquata) 1502 migrating N at Laikas, Pavilosta county (R.Rekmanis). Large number at migration. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 7 (incl. 3 MM and 1 F) singing and observed visually from one spot at Laikas, Pavilosta county (R.Rekmanis, I.Ozola et al.).

  
14.04.2016.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 to S at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (K.Millers). Presumed the same as on 25.03.2016. (R.Rekmanis) and 01.04.2016. (K.Millers) at the same area. Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 together with 3 Common Greenshanks (Tringa nebularia) and >6 Common Redshanks (Tringa totanus) at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (K.Millers). Earliest spring migrant record in Latvia! Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) 1 F at Mailrags, Nica county (K.Millers). Early spring migrant record.

  Milvus milvus
 Saxicola rubetra
13.04.2016.
Wood Warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix) 1 singing and observed visually at Tukums surroundings, Tukums county (V.Adamsons). Early spring migrant record.

  
12.04.2016.
Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 M migrating at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).

  
11.04.2016.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 ad in the flock of ~600 Anser sp. Geese at Druviena surroundings, Gulbene county (G.Grandans, G.Leboff). Great Snipe (Gallinago media) 1 lekking at Dviete river floodplain fields, Ilukste county (A.Erts). Early spring migrant record. Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) 1 observed visually at Brusviti surroundings, Nica county (I.Mednis), 1 observed visually at Salaspils (D.Boiko). Early spring migrant records. Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 heard at Dviete river floodplain fields, Ilukste county (A.Erts). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 M trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics, J.Lipsbergs). Pied Flycatcher (Ficedula hypoleuca) 1 M singing and observed visually at Ramnieki, Priekuli n. (A.Klepers). Early spring migrant record. Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 2 FF trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics, J.Lipsbergs). 

  Anser brachyrhynchus
10.04.2016.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 ad in the flock of ~800 Anser/Branta sp. Geese at Ventspils Airport surroundings, Ventspils county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Two at the same surroundings on 03.04.2016. (R.Rekmanis). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 ad M at Liepaja lake E coast near Otanke river estuary, Nica county (J.Jansons). Early spring migrant record. Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M 2cy at Ventas rumba, Kuldiga (R.Rekmanis).

  Anser brachyrhynchus
 Motacilla citreola
09.04.2016.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (M.Rozenfelde). Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) Adazi military landfill, Adazi county (E.Racinskis, I.Mardega). Earliest spring migrant record in Latvia! Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 2 in Liepaja lake, Grobina county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). One present in the area since 06.04.2016. (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) >7 flushed at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (E. & V.Smislovs). Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) 1 observed visually and song heard at Kalniski surroundings, Nica county (I.Mednis); 1 singing at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (Z.Jansone). Earliest spring migrant records in Latvia! Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) 1 M in the bushes at Laucini quarry, Cesis (S.Laime). Early spring migrant record. Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 2 MM at Arajs polder pumping station Liepaja lake E coast, Nica county (R.Rekmanis). At least one M was at the same area on 06.04.2016. (I.Grinerte, K.Millers).

  Circaetus gallicus
08.04.2016.
Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) calls of at least 2 individuals heard at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (K.Millers). Early spring migrants record. Wryneck (Jynx torquilla) 2 birds heard calling at Annas, Babite county (D.Vasilevskis, D.Viksere, H.Hofmanis, S.Martinsone). Earliest spring migrants record in Latvia! Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula) 3 MM singing and observed visually at Daugavpils (A.Erts). Earliest spring migrants record in Latvia!

  Luscinia svecica cyanecula
07.04.2016.
Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 1 at Osupe parish, Madona county (J.Skrinda). Black Kite (Milvus migrans) 1 at Mezares parish, Krustpils county (J.Skrinda). First spring migrant.

 Branta ruficollis
 Milvus migrans
06.04.2016.
Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 1; Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) >7 flushed; Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) >40 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Hoopoe (Upupa epops) 1 at Valtaiki - Skrunda road, Skrunda county (A.Ozoliņš). Caspian Terns and Hoopoe first spring migrants. Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) at least 1 ad M at Otanki, Nica county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 flew over at Ligatne river, Ligatne county (A.Klepers).

 Recurvirostra avosetta
 Turdus torquatus
05.04.2016.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 at Vecpunas, Talsi county (R.Rekmanis, I.Ozola). Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 1 at Laucini quarry, Cesis (S.Laime). First spring migrant.

  Branta canadensis
03.04.2016.
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 2 in the flock of ~1500 Anser/Branta sp. Geese at Ventspils Airport surroundings, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis); 1 in the flock of ~4000 Anser sp. Geese at Bozeni fields, Madona county (A.Avotins jun.). Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) 1 M at Sesava parish, Jelgava county (E.Laucis). Category D record. Twite (Acanthis flavirostris) 11 at Krievlauki fields, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis).

  Phasianus colchicus
02.04.2016.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 soaring over the fields at Jaundziras surroundings, Kandava county (N.Zeidaks). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 1 migrating N at Uzava lighthouse, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) >5 flushed at Brocenmuiza surroundings, Broceni county (A. & L.Mankusi). Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) 1 feeding at Buki Sesava parish, Jelgava county (E. & V.Smislovs). Early spring record. Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) 3 migrating N at Uzava lighthouse, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis). Earliest spring record for Latvia.

  
01.04.2016.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 to S at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (K.Millers). Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) 2 (M & F); Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (K.Millers). Ruffs and Jack Snipe first spring migrants.
  Milvus milvus