April 2017

Last update 03.05.2017. at 00:58:56


30.04.2017. Teal (Anas crecca) ~1000 (approx estimate) at Burtnieks lake E side, Burtnieku county (M. & M. Kilups). Large number at one place. Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 at Aluksne lake, Aluksne county (V.Jaunzemis, K.Freibergs, N.Kukars). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans et al.), 1 at Launkalne surroundings, Smiltene county (K.Millers, J.Lewis). Black Tern (Chlidonias niger) ~80; White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 1 together with ~80 Black Terns (Chlidonias niger) at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans et al.). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 3 MM at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans et al.).
28.04.2017. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 in the mixed flock of ~2000 Anser sp. and ~500 Barnacle Geee (Branta leucopsis) at Svetciems surroundings, Salacgriva county (I.Brediks, K.Funts). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 2 locally at Kuivizi shore line, Salacgriva county (I.Brediks, K.Funts).
27.04.2017. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Grobina surroundings, Grobina county (R.Rekmanis). Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) >2 at Grobina surroundings, Grobina county (R.Rekmanis). Heuglin's gull (Larus fuscus heuglini) 3 ad at Grobina surroundings, Grobina county and 1 ad at Liepaja harbor, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis). Subspecies ID according to the author's assessment. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Vidale surroundings, Dundaga county (K.Millers, M.Lewis). Present since 07.04.2017. (G.Grandans, U.Piterans, U.Lolans). Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) 1 singing at Alejas, Kekava county (I.Grinerte). 1^st record of Lesser Whitethroat in 2017. Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 3 MM at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers, M.Lewis), 1 M at Vidale surroundings, Dundaga county (M.Lewis, K.Millers).



26.04.2017. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 6 at Dviete floodplain fields, Ilukste county (G.Grandans, A.Erts). Wood Warbler (Phylloscopus sibilatrix) 1 singing at Vecmilgravis, Riga (U.Kononovs). 1^st record of Wood Warbler in 2017. Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 F at Kolka in "Usi", Dundaga county (K.Millers).
24.04.2017. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing at W shore of Kanieris lake, Tukums county (K.Funts, D.Boiko); 1 M singing and 250 m further a couple at Kangari, Ropazi county (A.Kurockins).
23.04.2017. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 2 at Terpji surroundings, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis). Present since 22.04. (M. & A. Jaunzemis). Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 2 locally at Nida, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 M at Vertezu forest, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 M at Nida surroundings, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis).
22.04.2017. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Riga bypass, Salaspils county (K.Bernans, R.Blukis). Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) 256; Common/Arctic Terns (Sterna hirundo / paradisaea) 1280 counted in 4 hours (7:30 - 11:30) migrating N at Liepaja (R.Rekmanis). Big numbers counted in one day. Parasitic Jaeger (Stercorarius parasiticus) 2 ad (light morph) migrating N at Karosta S forts, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis). 1^st record of Parasitic Jaeger in 2017. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 M at Smarde watermill, Engure county (N.Zeidaks). Present since 21.04. (N.Zeidaks).
19.04.2017. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Priezkalns, Madona county (K.Millers, G.Grandans). Different individual as on 18.04.2017. (K.Millers, G.Grandans). Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) >2000 at Lubans lake N part, Rezekne county (K.Millers, G.Grandans). Large number at one place in April. Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 migrating at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds (K.Millers, G.Grandans), 1 locally at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans, K.Millers). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visualy at Laurenci primary school, Sigulda (U.Piterans).
18.04.2017. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Priezkalns, Madona county (K.Millers, G.Grandans). Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2 at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers, G.Grandans). Black Kite (Milvus migrans) 1 at Ikaunieki surroundings, Madona county (G.Grandans, K.Millers). 1^st record of Black Kite in 2017. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad at Adazi fields, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans, K.Millers). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visualy at Turaida street near Vikmeste river, Sigulda (U.Piterāns). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 at Vikmeste river glen, Sigulda (U.Piterans).


17.04.2017. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Virga surroundings, Priekule county (J.Jansons). Present since 01.04.2017. (J.Jansons). Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2 locally in the sea at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis). Single individual present since 15.04.2017. (I.Brediks, P.Daknis).
16.04.2017. Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 1 F at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis). Rare inland. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) 2 2cy migrating N at S pier of Ventspils harbour, Ventspils (A.Kurockins, E. & V.Smislovs). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) M and F at Garupe, Carnikava county (J.Vigulis).
15.04.2017. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (A.Kurockins, E. & V.Smislovs). Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) M on flooded field at Prauliena parish, Madona county (A.Avotins jun. et al.). Rare inland. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 1 locally at sea at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis). Earliest spring migrant record. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) 1 2cy migrating N at S pier of Ventspils harbour, Ventspils (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins).

14.04.2017. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (J.Skrinda). Dark-bellied Brant Goose (Branta bernicla) 1 at Degumnieki fields in the flock of Anser sp. Geese, Madona county (A.Avotins jun. et al.). Rare inland. Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 6 MM in Liepaja lake at Ezerkrasts bird watching tower, Liepaja (M.Mamis). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M at Cirava, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis).
13.04.2017. Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 3 - 4 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (U.Piterans). 1^st record of Barn Swallow in 2017.
12.04.2017. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 in mixed flock of Anser sp. Geese at Nizere in Stelpe parish, Vecumnieki county (E.Laucis). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M at Kuldiga, Kuldiga county (R.Rekmanis).
10.04.2017. Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus) 1 observed in a spotting scope & photographed together with ca 2000 Anser sp. Geese at Udrupe surroundings, Smiltene county (G.Grandans). 4^th proved record for Latvia since 1980. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Durbe surroundings, Durbe county (R.Rekmanis).


09.04.2017. Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 4 migrating N at Karosta S forts, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis).
08.04.2017. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Panemune forest, Bauska county (E.Laucis).
07.04.2017. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Kraukli surroundings, Durbe county (K.Millers). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 3 migrating to NW at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (U.Piterans, G.Grandans, U.Lolans). Great Snipe (Gallinago media) 1, Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia) >50at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (K.Millers). Great Snipe - 3^rd earliest spring migrant record, Caspian Tern - large number at one place during spring migration. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Vidale surroundings, Dundaga county (G.Grandans, U.Piterans, U.Lolans). Yellow Wagtail (Blue-headed) (Motacilla flava flava) 1 M at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (K.Millers). 1^st record of Yellow Wagtail in 2017.
06.04.2017. Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 lacally at Nida, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Ogre (V.Roze).
05.04.2017. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Talsi (H.Hofmanis). Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) 1 vocalizing at protected area "Gruzdova forests" Susaja parish, Vilaka county (D.Vasilevskis). 2^nd earliest spring migrant record. Little Owl (Athene noctua) 1 at Marupe, Marupe county (L.Megne et al.). 2^nd proved record for Latvia since 1986. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 (pair?) at Tukums surroundings, Tukums county (V.Adamsons), 1 singing and observed visually at Adazi military landfill, Adazi county (I.Mardega).
03.04.2017. Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) 10 - 12 at Kolka harbor, Dundaga county (M.Ievins). 2^nd earliest spring migrants record.
02.04.2017. Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) 1 local at Lielupe river mouth, Jurmala (G.Graubics). Repeated 2^nd earliest spring migrant record. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 at Susta surroundings Gavieze parish, Grobina county (J.Jansons). Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica cyanecula) 1 M at Sunezers, Daugavpils (A.Erts). Earliest spring migrant record. Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) 1 F at Dumbrajie, Garkalne county (I.Bojare). Repeated 2^nd earliest spring migrant record.
01.04.2017. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 in mixed flock of Anser sp. Geese at Seja surroundings, Seja county (I.Mardega). Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Virga surroundings, Priekule county (J.Jansons). Heuglin's Gull (Larus fuscus heuglini) 2 at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county, (I.Denisovs). Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) >4 at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county, (I.Denisovs). Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 1 at Lielupe river mouth, Riga / Jurmala (U.Piterans); 1 at Kolka cape, Dundaga county (R.Rekmanis, A.Dekants). 2^nd earliest spring migrant record. Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) 1 at Kolka cape, Dundaga county (R.Rekmanis et al.). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing at forest at Embute, Vainode county (J.Jansons). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) at least 1 in Ivande river at Renda, Kuldiga county (V.Adamsons).