August 2019Last update 18.08.2019. at 09:35:23
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| 13.08.2019. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 3 at Engure lake E coast bird tower, Engure county (E. & V.Smislovs). 1 M present since 22.06.2019. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). |
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| 12.08.2019. Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 1 1cy at Starpinupite river mouth, Engure county (E. & V.Smislovs). |
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| 07.08.2019. Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) 1 M at Burtnieks lake, Burtnieku county (J.Ukass). Rare inland during summer months. |
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| 05.08.2019. Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 4 (3 ad & 1 1cy) at Kegulrags, Salacgriva county (E. & V.Smislovs). Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 1 1cy at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). Quite early 1cy bird observation. Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at W shore of Pape lake, Rucava county (A.Priedniece, V.Jaunzemis). 3rd this season. |
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| 04.08.2019. Aquatic Warbler (Acrocephalus paludicola) 2 1cy trapped and ringed at W shore of Pape lake, Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis, A.Priedniece). Paddyfield Warbler (Acrocephalus agricola) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans). 8th record for Latvia. |
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| 03.08.2019. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Kolnozoli surroundings, Pargauja county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 1cy at Ziemupe surroundings, Pavilosta county (J.Jansons). |
M – male, F – female, 1cy – 1st calendar year bird, imm – immature bird, ad – adult bird
N – North, S – South, W – West, E – East
N – North, S – South, W – West, E – East
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