February 2020Last update 16.02.2020. at 21:27:53
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| 15.02.2020. Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 3 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs). Earliest spring migrants record! |
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| 14.02.2020. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 21 at Barta polder next to Skatre, Nica county (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). Red-necked Grebe (Podiceps grisegana) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (R.Rekmanis, G.Grandans). Rare during winter months. Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) 250 - 300 counted from single spot in the Baltic sea at Bernati, Nica county (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). Quite large number at one place during winter months. Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 2cy at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months. Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Ezerkrasts next to Liepaja lake, 1 at Zirgu islet in Liepaja lake, Liepaja (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). Rare during winter months. Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) 450 - 480 at Kisezers lake NW part, Riga (I.Denisovs). Prsent since 25.01.2020. when 444 - 456 (I.Denisovs). Large number at one place during winter months. Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 17 at Mazirbe, Dundaga county (G.Grandans, R.Rekmanis). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 1 at SKatre, Nica county (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). First spring migrant records for Wood Pigeons and Skylark. Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 8 foraging then to NE at Kisezers lake next to Snikera islet, Riga (I.Denisovs). Earliest spring migrant record! |
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| 12.02.2020. Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) 1 at Mersrags seaside, Mersrags (V.Adamsons, G.Saulitis). Earliest spring migrant record! |
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| 08.02.2020. Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1100 MM at Babite lake central part, Babite county (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Earliest spring migrants record and extremely large number at one place! Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) 1 flushed at Dunduri meadows surroundings, Tukums county (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). First spring migrant record. Common Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) 470 in one flock at stubble/plowed field between Ciruli and Sauka, Viesīte county (K.Funts). Large number at one place. |
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| 07.02.2019. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) >800 at Nica fields, >1500 Otanki surroundings, Nica county (K.Millers). First spring migrants record! Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 3 to N at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). First spring migrants record! |
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| 04.02.2020. Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 at Targale surroundings, Ventspils n. (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris) 550-600 at Kamarce meadows, Ventspils county (K.Millers). Large number at one place during winter months. |
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| 02.02.2020. Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 1 at Satini fishponds, Saldus county (K.Auzins). Earliest spring migrant record! |
Local wintering birds 2019/2020Last update 18.02.2020. at 10:15:12Section "Local wintering birds 2019/2020" activated on 28-Dec-2019 and closed on 16-Feb-2020 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 2 1cy in Mazjumprava pond at Kengarags, Riga, since 16.10.2019. (R.Matrozis). Last record: 01.01.2020. in Daugava river next to Kengarags bird tower, Riga, E. & V.Smislovs. |
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| Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 M at Laveri, Carnikava county, since 03.01.2020. (M.Silina). Last record: 18.01.2020. I.Denisovs. |
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| Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 3 (2 MM & 1 F) at flooded Ezerkrasts meadow, Liepaja, since 20.01.2020. (K.Millers). Last record: 14.02.2020., when 3 (3 MM & 1 F), I.Mardega, M.Kilups. |
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| Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 13 (5 MM & 8 FF/1cy) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 15.12.2019. (I.Denisovs). 10 (4MM & 6FF/2cy) on 05.01.2020. I.Denisovs. Last record: 19.01.2020., when 7, M.Kilups. |
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| Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 3 MM at Dubna river, Livani, since 12.01.2020. (G.Grandans, A.Erts). Last record: 22.01.2020., when 1 M, G.Grandans. |
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| Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 M next to Snikera islet at Kisezers lake, Riga, since 23.01.2020. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 25.01.2020. I.Denisovs. |
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| Great Egret (Ardea alba) >13 at Sausa Daugava river next to Alejas, Kekava county, since 01.12.2019. (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). On 27.12.2019. at least 4, K.Millers, I.Grinerte. Last record: 01.01.2020. when >2, K.Millers, I.Grinerte. |
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| Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 in Dubna river, Livani, since 28.12.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 25.01.2020. G.Grandans. |
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| Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Kisezers lake next to Langa river estuary, Riga, since 18.01.2020. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 14.02.2020. when 3, I.Denisovs. |
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| Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 5 (2 ad MM & 3 FF/1cy) at Nica fields, Nica county, at least since 10.11.2019. (K.Millers. I.Grinerte). Last record: 14.02.2020. when 1 ad M & 2 FF/2cy, I.Mardega, M.Kilups. |
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| Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 F 2cy at Nica fields, Nica county, since 11.01.2020. (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Last record: 14.02.2020. I.Mardega, M.Kilups. |
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| Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Sunupe river, Daugavpils, since 22.12.2019. (A.Erts). Last record: 31.01.2020. A.Erts. |
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| Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) 444-456 (counted in photos) at Kisezers lake NW part, Riga, since 25.01.2020. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 14.02.2020. when 450 - 480, I.Denisovs. |
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| Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 21 at Slampe surroundings, Tukums county, since 01.01.2020. (M.Tirums). Last record: 04.02.2020. when 3, K.Millers. |
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| Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) 1 M attending feeder at Saulkrasti, since 31.12.2019. (I.Mardega). Last record: 02.01.2020. M.Tirums. |
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| Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 22.12.2019. (I.Brediks et al.). Last record: 11.01.2020. when 3, K.Millers, I.Grinerte. |
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| White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) 15 at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county, at least since 09.11.2019. (A.Kurockins, E. & V.Smislovs). Last record: 28.12.2019. when 3, E. & V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis. |
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| Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 09.11.2019. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Last record: 17.01.2020. K.Millers. |
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| Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 2 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 09.11.2019. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Last record: 14.02.2020. I.Mardega, M.Kilups. |
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| Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 1 on Mangalsala pier, Riga, since 22.12.2019. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 17.01.2020. I.Denisovs. |
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| Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 2 at Vecdaugava peninsula, Riga, since 28.11.2019. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 04.01.2020., when 3, I.Denisovs. |
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| Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 2 at Bullupe river next to Bolderaja, Riga, since 28.11.2019. (A.Arnicans). Last record: 25.01.2020. M.Kilups. |
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| Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 4 at coastal dunes scrub, Riga, since 23.12.2019. (R.Blukis et al.). Last record: 07.01.2020., when 1, I.Denisovs. |
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| Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 8 at seaside dunes next to Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 14.12.2019. (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Last record: 17.01.2020. K.Millers. |
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