June 2019Last update 18.06.2019. at 20:21:39
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| 18.06.2019. Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 2 in Daugava river at Kengarags, Riga (A.Kurockins). Rare during summer months. |
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| 15.06.2019. European Stonechat (Saxicola torquatus) unsuccessful breeding at Saraiki manor surroundings, Pavilosta county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). M observed on 26.04. and 04.06. (I.Mardega). 13.06.2019. M & F with food (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). 15.06.2019. ~40 min M & F observed without any breeding signs, both birds feeding by themselves but no chick feeding. Obviously nest destroyed (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). |
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| 14.06.2019. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 singing at Jaungulbene surroundings, Gulbene county (G.Grandans). Present since 24.04.2019., when 1 singing male; 2 singing males since 05.06.2019. (G.Grandans). |
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| 13.06.2019. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Ziemupe, Pavilosta county (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). Present since 20.03.2019. (D.Vitola). European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) ~50 migrating SW at Zirni, Saldus county; Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) 32 migrating S at Saraiki manor, Pavilosta county (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). First autumn migrants. |
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| 11.06.2019. Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 38 migrating SW at Alejas, Kekava county (K.Millers). First autumn migrants. |
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| 09.06.2019. Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) 1 singing at Bikernieki forest, Riga (E. & V.Smislovs). Rare during summer months. |
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| 08.06.2019. Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) calls of migrating individual to N late in the night at Alejas, Kekava county (K.Millers). Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 2 at Silabriezi surroundings, Salaspils county (E. & V.Smislovs). |
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| 07.06.2019. Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 1 at Kolka herbor, Dundaga county (E.Laucis). Rare during summer months. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 3 at "Kivites" rubbish dump, Grobina county (A.Klepers). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (E.Laucis). |
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| 06.06.2019. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 at Burtnieks lake next to Briede river estuary, Burtnieki county (L.Taube). Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 1 at Pape, Rucava county (K.Millers). |
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| 05.06.2019. Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 6 (4MM (3 + 1); M & F) at Kanieris lake, Engure county (E. & V.Smislovs). In variable numbers present since 06.04.2019. when M & F (I.Brediks). Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) 1 3cy at Gauja river mouth, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs). 28th record for Latvia. |
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| 04.06.2019. Cinereous Vulture (Aegypius monachus) 1 at Dzelda surroundings, Skrunda county (G.Vilbrants, Z.Parupe-Vilbrante). 11th record for Latvia. Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans). Late spring - early summer migrant observation. Red Knot (Calidris canutus) 2 ad at Berzciems seashore, Engure county (G.Grandans). Late spring - early summer migrant observation. Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) 2 (ad & 2 cy) at Kolka pier, Dundaga county (G.Grandans). 27th record for Latvia. Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans). Common/Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis flammea/cabaret) at least 2 at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans). |
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| 03.06.2019. Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 1 at Salacgriva (E. & V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis). |
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| 01.06.2019. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Ziemupe, Pavilosta county (N.Zeidaks). Present since 20.03.2019. (D.Vitola). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 3 singing MM at Lauteri surroundings, Salacgriva county (V.Smislovs). |
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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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