January 2021Last update 17.01.2021. at 10:21:00
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Section "Local wintering birds 2020/2021" which is located below "January 2021" is active since 04-Jan-2021 |
| 16.01.2021. Tundra Bean Goose and Greylag Goose (Anser serrirostris & Anser anser) ~170 mixed flock migrating S between Pape and Jurmalciems (M.Kilups) and later at Pape, Rucava county (I.Bojare). Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 18 + Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 2 migrating S at Jurmalciems, Nica county (M.Kilups). Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 7 migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (M.Kilups). Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 1 F/2cy at Daugava river next to Kengarags, Riga (J.Vigulis). Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 2 (M & F) at "Daugavgriva" sewage treatment plant, Riga (A.Arnicans). Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 3 at Sausa Daugava river next to Kekava rapids, Kekava county (A.Platais). Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 in the Baltic sea with Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) at Mietrags, Rucava county (M.Kilups). Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Vecdaugava, Riga (I.Denisovs). Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 in flight over Ramava, Kekava county (A.Platais). Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) 1 at L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja (I.Brediks). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 in the ditch at Zakumuiza, Ropazu county (J.Vigulis). Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) 1 at "Daugavgriva" sewage treatment plant, Riga (A.Arnicans). Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) 1 at "Daugavgriva" sewage treatment plant, Riga (A.Arnicans). Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1 between Pape and Jurmalciems, Rucava county (M.Kilups). Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 at Pape shore line, Rucava county (I.Bojare). All species quite rare/rare during winter months. |
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| 15.01.2021. Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) 2 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1; Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 F at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Both species quite rare during winter months. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 2cy at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) 1 flushed at seaside dunes next to "Kursa", Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) >37 in one flock at Nica fields, Nica county, 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) at least 1 with Skylarks at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 2 at Vecdaugava, Riga (I.Denisovs), present also on 16.01.2021. (I.Denisovs). Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 4 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 with 1 Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Present since 31.10.2020. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) >300 in one flock at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Large number at one place during winter months. |
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| 14.01.2021. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 96; Greylag Goose (Anser anser) >700 (incl. >400 in one flock); Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 26; Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 4 at several places next to Liepaja lake E coast, Nica county (K.Millers). Greylag Goose - largest flock ever! Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 4 at Liepaja lake next to Ezerkrasts BT, Liepaja (K.Millers), 2 (M & F) at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Kilups). Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Kilups). Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Liepaja lake next to Ezerkrasts sewage rore, Liepaja (K.Millers). Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 next to Zirgu islet, Liepaja (K.Millers), 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Kilups). Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Kilups). Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (I.Gaile). Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) >9 at Seaside Park, Liepaja (K.Millers). Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) >2 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (K.Millers). All species quite rare/rare during winter months. |
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| 13.01.2021. Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) 1 at Ares, Grobina county; Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 1 at Vizaini meadows, Nica county (K.Millers). Both species rare during winter months. |
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| 12.01.2021. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 3 at Kviesu str., Liepaja (S.Berzina/information forwarded by A.Celmins). |
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| 11.01.2021. Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Uzvara Park, Riga (M.Kilups). Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 7 at Jurkalne, Ventspils county (L.Kalnina). Both species quite rare during winter months. |
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| 10.01.2021. Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (E.Smislovs). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 1 at Kviesu str., Liepaja (S.Berzina/information forwarded by A.Celmins). Both species rare during winter months. |
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| 09.01.2020. Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 at Adazi military landfill, Adazi county (I.Mardega, M.Sturitis). |
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| 05.01.2021. Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) >160 together at Daugavpils (A.Erts). Large number at one place in E Latvia during winter months. |
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| 03.01.2021. White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 1 at Ligatne (M.Sakovica). Rare during winter months. |
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| 02.01.2021. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (I.Brediks). 20th winter record. Common Murre (Uria aalge) 2 (1 + 1) to N at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (I.Brediks). Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 1 at Zuras surroundings, Ventspils county (I.Brediks). Quite rare during winter months. |
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| 01.01.2021. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 1; Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 2 1cy at Daugava river next to Kengarags, Riga (U.Piterans). Greater White-fronted Goose 1 individual since 29.10.2020. (V.Spungis). 2 since 10.12.2020. (E. & V.Smislovs). Great Egret (Ardea alba) >42 counted from one spot next to Alejas at Sausa Daugava river, Kekava county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Largest number at one place during winter months! All species quite rare during winter months. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 at Mazjumprava manor surroundings (Kengarags), Riga (U.Piterans). 2nd winter record. |
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Local wintering birds 2020/2021Last update 05.01.2021. at 10:12:01Section "Local wintering birds 2019/2020" activated on 04-Jan-2021 and closed on ...-...-2021 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 1cy at Daugava river next to Kengarags, Riga, since 29.10.2020. (V.Spuņgis). 2 1cy since 10.12.2020. (E. & V.Smislovs). Last record: 2 1cy 01.01.2021. U.Piterans. |
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| Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 1cy at Suņupe river, Daugavpils, since 15.12.2020. (A.Erts). Last record: 04.01.2021. A.Erts. |
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| Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 1 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county, since 27.12.2020. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 28.12.2020. I. Denisovs. |
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| Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 at Suņupe river, Daugavpils, since 13.12.2020. (A.Erts). Last record: 04.01.2021. A.Erts. |
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| Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 at Mangalsala pier, Riga, since 15.12.2020. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 25.12.2020. I.Denisovs. |
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| Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 18 (8 MM & 10 FF/1cy) Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 12.12.2020. (I.Denisovs). |
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| Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 5 (1 M & 4 FF/1cy) at Sunupe & Daugava rivers, Daugavpils, since 14.12.2020. (A.Erts). Last record: 04.01.2021. A.Erts. |
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| Great Egret (Ardea alba) 16 at Lielais Baltezers lake, Adazi county, since 23.12.2020. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 28.02.2020. when 12 at Baltezers channel, I.Denisovs. |
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| Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Vaidava lake next to Strikupe river source, Koceni county (A.Klepers) since 13.12.2020. (A.Klepers). |
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| Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Sunupe river, Daugavpils, since 14.12.2020. (A.Erts). Last record: 04.01.2021. A.Erts. |
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| Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 at Mangalsala, Riga, since 13.12.2020. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 24.12.2020., when 2, I.Denisovs. |
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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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