January 2019Last update 17.01.2019. at 19:17:40
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Section "Local wintering birds 2018/2019" which is located below "December 2018" is active since 15-Dec-2018 |
| 17.01.2019. Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 F at Mangalsala pier, Riga (S.Laime). Present since 09.01.2019. (I.Denisovs). |
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| 15.01.2019. Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 M; Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M; Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 4 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Kilups). Little Grebes since 22.12.2018. when 3 (M.Tirums). |
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| 14.01.2019. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Jugla canal next to Kanala str., Riga (I.Mardega), 1 at Lielupe river side reeds, Jurmala (M.Tirums). Egret at Jugla canal present since 09.01.2019. (I.Mardega). Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 ad M at Adazi militāry landfill, Adazi county (I.Mardega). Both species rare during winter months. |
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| 13.01.2019. Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Sunupe, Daugavpils (G.Grandans). Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) >7200 at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (K.Millers, A.Klepers). Largest wintering Mute Swan number! Gadwall (Anas strepera) 4 next to Atteku islet in Liepaja lake, Liepaja (M.Tirums et al.). Present since 06.01.2019., when 5 (V. & M.Jaunzems). Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F at Venta river, Ranki, Skrunda county (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis), 1 M at Ciecere river, Saldus, Saldus county (V.Jaunzemis). Present since december. Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 3 (1M; 2FF) at Cirava, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis et al.). Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 7 (3 MM & 4 FF) at Liepaja lake, Grobina county (K.Millers, A.Klepers). Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at Daugava river at Kraslava (G.Grandans), 6 at Daugava river at Daugavpils (A.Erts). Present at area since 24.12.2018., when 1 (A.Erts). Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Ezerkrasts sewage pipe, Liepaja (A.Klepers et al.). Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Ezerkrasts sewage pipe, Liepaja (M.Tirums et al.), 2 at Cirava, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis et al.). Water Rail at sewage pipe present since 23.12.2018. (A.Mankus). Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (K.Millers et al.). Present since 23.12.2018. (V. & M.Jaunzems). European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) >5 in different places at Liepaja (K.Millers et al.), 1 at Skulte surroundings, Limbazi county (K.Funts). Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) ~300 at rubbish dump "Kivites", Grobina county (M.Kilups et al.). Large number at one place during January. Hedge Accentor (Prunella modularis) >3 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (K.Millers, I.Brediks, A.Klepers). Present since 23.12.2018., when 1 (A.Mankus). Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis). Rare during winter months. Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) >20; Common Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) 50 in flock of ca 800 passerines Passeriformes at Aiztere surroundings, Durbe county (R.Rekmanis et al.). |
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| 12.01.2019. Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) 8 (4 ad + 4 2cy) at Daugava river at Vilnisi, Livani county (G.Grandans, A.Erts). Most likely the same birds (4 ad + 4 2cy) observed at Birzi area, Jekabpils county (I.Sausa). Rare during winter months in E Latvia. Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M at L.B.T. grain terminal in Liepaja harbor, Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 1 F at Malta river, Rezekne county (I.Vilskerste). Rare during winter months. Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 F/2cy in the Baltic Sea between Akmensrags lighthouse and Rudupe river mouth, Pavilosta county (R.Rekmanis). Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 at Roja harbor, Roja (A.Kurockins, E.Smislovs). Rare during winter months. Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 at Lenkupe river mouth in Baltic Sea, Pavilosta county (A.Klepers). Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 at Dienvidsuseja river bank, Nereta county (K.Funts), 1 at Malta river, Rezekne county (I.Vilskerste), 1 at Olekte river, Kekava county (A.Platais). Rare during winter months. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 2cy at Liepaja harbor L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja (K.Millers). Very rare during winter months. Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 1 2cy on Liepaja harbor N pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) 1 2cy at Mersrags harbor, Mersrags (E. & V.Smislovs). Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) >94 at Seaside Park, Liepaja (K.Millers) - largest number ever of wintering Wood Pigeons recorded in Latvia, 4 at Berzciems, Engure county (E. & V.Smislovs). Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) 1 at Atmodas blvd., Liepaja (K.Millers). Present at least since 15.10.2011. (D.Krigens). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 F/2cy at Sunupe sewage ponds, Daugavpils (G.Grandans, A.Erts). Present since 07.01.2018. (G.Grandans). Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 at Liepaja sewage ponds, Liepaja (A.Klepers). Rare during winter months. Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Present since 09.11.2018. (K.Millers). Returning individual. The same as winter 2017/21018 from 06.01.2018. till at least 16.02.2018. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte et al.). Arctic Redpoll (Acanthis hornemanni) at least 1 in the flock of ca 600 passerines Passeriformes at Sutri surroundings, Livani county (G.Grandans), 2 in the flock of ~30 Common Redpolls (Acanthis flammea) at Liepaja harbor N pier surroundings, Liepaja (K.Millers), 1 in the flock of ~30 Common Redpolls (Acanthis flammea) at Rudupe river mouth, Pavilosta county (R.Rekmanis). Common Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) ca 400 (counted in photos) in flock of ca 600 passerines Passeriformes at Sutri surroundings, Livani county (A.Erts, G.Grandans). Largest number at one place during winter months. |
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| 11.01.2019. Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 F at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). Present since 09.01.2019. (I.Denisovs). Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 8 at Musa river, 4 at Memele river, Bauska (E.Laucis). Present at area since 01.12.2018., when 11 at Musa river (E.Laucis). Rare during winter months. |
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| 10.01.2019. Common Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) 1 at Sunupe, Daugavpils (A.Erts). 1st winter record for E Latvia! |
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| 09.01.2019. Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 at Gulf of Riga between Mangalsala - Vecaki, Riga (I.Denisovs). Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 18 (6 MM & 12 FF) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga (I.Denisovs). Both species rare during winter months. Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 F at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 3 (2 ad & 1 2cy) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months. Common Crane (Grus grus) 1 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Mardega). Present at surroundings since 29.12.2018. (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months. Eurasian Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 1 on Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). |
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| 07.01.2019. Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 M; Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Tirums). Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Sunupe, Daugavpils (G.Grandans). All species rare during winter months. Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 F/2cy at Sunupe sewage ponds, Daugavpils (G.Grandans). 3rd winter record for Latvia! |
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| 06.01.2019. Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 at Zirgu islet; 4 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis). Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M with Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) locally at Grivinupite river mouth Gauja NP, Priekuli county (A.Klepers). Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) 1 flushed out of the Grivinupite river Gauja NP, Priekuli county (A.Klepers). European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 2 at Kengarags, Riga (M.Tirums). Dunnock (Prunella modularis) at least 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis). Present since 23.12. (A.Mankus). Both species rare during winter months. |
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| 05.01.2019. Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 1 M with 110 Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) at Cempu str. ponds, Valmiera (J.Ukass, A.Klepers). Rare during winter months. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 flushed out of the stream at Burtnieks lake S end next to Burtnieki village, Burtnieks county (J.Ukass, A.Klepers.) 1st winter record for N Latvia! Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 4 at Seaside Park, Liepaja (I.Mednis). Present at surroundings at least since 18.11.2018., when >38 (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Rare during winter months. |
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| 04.01.2019. Arctic Redpoll (Acanthis hornemanni) at least 1 in the flock of ca 3000 passerines Passeriformes at Griva surroundings, Daugavpils county (G.Grandans, A.Erts). |
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| 02.01.2019. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 4 at Kisezers Lake next to Ozo Golf Club, Riga (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months. Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 1 in flock of ca 500 passerines Passeriformes at Arone fields, Daugavpils county (G.Grandans). Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) at least 4000 (counted in photos) together with ca 1000 passerines Passeriformes at Griva surroundings, Daugavpils county (G.Grandans, A.Erts). Large number at one place during winter months. |
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Local wintering birds 2018/2019Last update 16.01.2019. at 11:52:38 |
| White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 1cy at Kengarags, Riga, since 25.11.2018. (R.Matrozis, I.Gaile). Last record: 23.12.2018. (E. un V.Smislovs). |
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| White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 02.12.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Last record: 22.12.2018. (J.Vigulis). |
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| Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 5 next to Venta bridge at Skrunda, Skrunda county, since 19.12.2018., when 6 (L.Strazdina). Last record: 23.12.2018. (A.Mankus). |
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| Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 at Zirgu islet, 4 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 06.01.2019. (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 4 next to Atteku islet in Liepaja lake (M.Tirums et al.). |
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| Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis, A.Mankus). Last record: 06.01.2019. V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis. |
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| Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 13.01.2019. G.Grandans. |
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| Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M at Ciecere river, Saldus. Since december. Last record: 13.01.2019. V.Jaunzemis. |
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| Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 3 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 12.01.2019., when 3, G.Grandans, A.Erts. |
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| Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 F at Sunupe river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 12.01.2019. G.Grandans, A.Erts. |
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| Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 M at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 07.01.2019. (M.Tirums). Last record: 15.01.2019. M.Kilups |
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| Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 3 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 22.12.2018. (M.Tirums). Last record: 15.01.2019., when 4, M.Kilups. |
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| Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). 2 individuals since 06.01.2019. (A.Erts). Last record: 13.01.2019., when 6, A.Erts. |
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| Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) 1 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 14.01.2019. (G.Grandans). |
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| Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 at Sunupe river, Daugavpils, since 02.12.2018. (A.Erts). 8 individuals on 12.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 1 at Sunupe river on 13.01.2019. (G.Grandans). |
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| Great Egret (Ardea alba) 13 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 02.12.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). 3 individuals on 22.12.2018. (J.Vigulis). Last record: 07.01.2018., when 2, M.Tirums. |
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| Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Jugla canal next to Kanala str., Riga, since 09.01.2019. (I.Mardega). Last record: 14.01.2019. I.Mardega. |
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| Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 3 (1 ad M & 2 1cy/F) at Nica fields, Nica county, at least since 18.11.2018. (K.Millers. I.Grinerte). Last record: 06.01.2019., when 1 ad M, V. & M.Jaunzemis. |
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| Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 1cy at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county, since 12.12.2018. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 14.12.2018. I.Denisovs. |
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| Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 02.12.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Last record: 07.01.2019., when 1, M.Tirums. |
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| Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 2 heard at Kisezers lake, Riga, since 31.12.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Last record: 06.01.2019., when 1, M.Kilups. |
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| Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Ezerkrasts sewage pipe, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (A.Mankus). Last record: 13.01.2019. M.Tirums et al. |
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| Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (V. & M.Jaunzemis). 2 individuals on 06.01.2019. (V. & M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 13.01.2019., when 1, K.Millers et al. |
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| Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Sunupe, Daugavpils, since 07.01.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 08.01.2019. G.Grandans. |
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| Hedge Accentor (Prunella modularis) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (A.Mankus). Last record: 13.01.2019., when >3, K.Millers, I.Brediks, A.Klepers. |
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| Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M/2cy at Sunupe sewage ponds, Daugavpils, since 07.01.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 13.01.2019. G.Grandans. |
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| Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 09.11.2018. (K.Millers). Returning individual. The same as winter 2017/21018 from 06.01.2018. till at least 16.02.2018. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte et al.). Last record: 13.01.2019. K.Millers et al. |
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| Dunnock (Prunella modularis) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (A.Mankus). Last record: 06.01.2019. (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis). |
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