LATVIJAS PUTNI

March 2019

Last update 18.03.2019. at 16:01:24


18.03.2019. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 2 at Tasu lake, Grobina county (K.Millers).
17.03.2019. Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 13 at Kuguru pond, Saldus county (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis). First spring migrants record.
16.03.2019. Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) 1 F/2cy at Laudona, Madona county (A.Avotins sen.). First spring migrant record.
15.03.2019. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 2 in the flock of ~3000 Anser sp. at Stakeldanga surroundings, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis). White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 2 in the nest at Sakstagals, Rezekne county (I.Vilskerste), 1 at Preili parish next to the pond, Preili county (A.Ceirans). First spring migrant records. Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) 1 migrating individual calls heard in dawn (6:14) at Alejas, Kekava county (K.Millers). Quite early spring migrant record.
13.03.2019. Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) 1 at Darziņi distributary, Salaspils county (I.Gaile). White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) 1 at Republika square, Riga (K.Funts). First spring migrant records for both species.
12.03.2019. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 50 - 60 at Lapmezciems next to Starpinupite river, Engure county (M.Tirums). Large number at one place in spring. Woodlark (Lullula arborea) >40 in compact flock to N in the gap of intense snowfall at Alejas, Kekava county (K.Millers).
10.03.2019. Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) 1 F at Pape lake W shore, Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis, A.Gulbis). Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) 1 at Pape sea shore, Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis, A.Gulbis). 2^ndearliest spring migrant records for both species. Stock Dove (Columba oenas) ~70 in one flock with 1 Common Pigeon (Columba livia) and 2 Common Wood Pigeons (Columba palumbus) at Slapme surroundings, Tukums county (I.Brediks). Large number at one place during spring migration.
09.03.2019. Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 2 MM and 1 F, Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 3 MM and 2 FF; Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) >1300 at Babite lake next to Annas, Babite county (E. & V.Smislovs). First spring migrant records for all the species and large number of Tufted Ducks at one place during spring migration. Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) ~800 in one flock with >6 European Golden Plovers (Pluvialis apricaria) foraging at Pienava fields, Tukums county (K.Millers). Large number of Lapwings at one place during spring migration.
08.03.2019. Spring migrant census from 8:00 till 10:00 Alejas, Kekava county, Central Latvia (K.Millers): Anser sp. 2012 (120+96+95+349+120+341+4+39+321+721+2+4) to N/NE. Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) 42 migrting to E/SE. Large number during spring migration. Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) 1 to E/SE. Common Crane (Grus grus) 5 to SE (2+3). Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 12 to SE (1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1). Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 6 (3 + 1 + 1 + 1) to N/NE. Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 13 to S (2+4+6+1). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) >500. Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 22 to S (1+1+1+1+2+1+5+2+1+4+2). Woodlark (Lullula arborea) 1 locally, first spring migrant. Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1 migrating N. Quite early spring migrant record. Hawfinch (Coccothraustes coccothraustes) 6 (2+2+2) to N. Other records: Woodlark (Lullula arborea) 1 at Tukums surroundings, Tukums county (V.Ādamsons). First spring migrant record. Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1 migrating E at Ogre (V.Roze). Quite early spring migrant record. Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 M at Lielupe river coast next to Priedites, Rundale county (E.Laucis). First spring migrant record.

06.03.2019. European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) 3 with Northern Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) and Common Starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) at Krievlauki, 6 with Northern Lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) at Uzava river floodplain fields, both records Ventspils county (K.Millers). Golden Plovers - first spring migrants. Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) ~300 in one flock at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (K.Millers). Quite large number at one place during spring migration.
04.03.2019. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 migrating W at Kalniski, Nica county (I.Mednis). Earliest spring migrant record! Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 on the wires at Kibji surroundings, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis). 3^rd earliest spring migrant record.
03.03.2019. Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 F at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). Present since 09.01.2019. (I.Denisovs).
02.03.2019. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad F at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) ~60 Daibe rubbish dump, Pargauja county (A.Klepers). First spring migrant records for both species.
01.03.2019. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 in the flock of ~100 Greylag Geese (Anser anser) and ~40 Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Slimnica str. and A9 Riga - Liepaja road intersection, Grobina county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte).

Local wintering birds 2018/2019

Last update 17.03.2019. at 12:31:41


White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 1cy at Kengarags, Riga, since 25.11.2018. (R.Matrozis, I.Gaile). Last record: 23.12.2018. E. & V.Smislovs.
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.
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Sunupe, Daugavpils, since 13.01.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 16.12.2019. A.Erts.
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.
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.
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F/2cy at Mara pond, Riga, since 22.12.2018. (J.Vigulis). Last record: 15.02.2019. J.Vigulis.
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F/2cy at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis, A.Mankus). Last record: 06.01.2019. V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis.
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F/2cy at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 13.01.2019. G.Grandans.
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M at Ciecere river, Saldus. Since December. Last record: 13.01.2019. V.Jaunzemis.
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M at Suste river, Ezere vilage, Saldus county. Since 26.01.2019. (M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 23.02.2019. M.Jaunzemis.
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.
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 18 (6 MM & 12 FF) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 09.01. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 27.01.2019. when 24 (10 MM & 14 FF/2cy) I.Denisovs.
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.
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 M at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 07.01.2019. (M.Tirums). Last record: 08.02.2019. when 2 MM, R.Matrozis, V.Smislovs.
Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 F at Mangalsala pier, Riga, since 09.01.2019. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 12.03.2019. I.Denisovs.
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.
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.
Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) 1 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 14.01.2019. G.Grandans.
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: 16.02.2019. when 8 at Daugavpils in different places (Daugava river, Sunupe river etc.), A.Erts.
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.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 8 at Bullupe river, Riga, since 23.12.2018. (A.Arnicans). 4 individuals on 13.01.2019. (J.Jonans). Last record: 16.01.2019. when 2, R.Matrozis,V.Smislovs.
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.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 at Dienvidsuseja river bank, Nereta county, since 12.01.2019. (K.Funts). Last record: 27.01.2019. when 1, K.Funts.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Olekte river, Kekava county, since 12.01.2019. (A.Platais). Last record: 17.02.2019. when 2, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 at Pavasari water reservoir, Marupe county, since 26.01.2019. (I.Orlova). Last record: 01.02.2019. when 1, O.Menesa.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Rude surroundings, Nica county, since 23.12.2018. (V. un M.Jaunzemji). Last record: at Nica fields, Nica county on 22.02.2019. K.Millers.
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). 2 ad MM & 1 F/2cy on 25.01.2019. K.Millers. Last record: 02.03.2019. when 1 ad M, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.
Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 1cy at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county, since 12.12.2018. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 14.12.2018. I.Denisovs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Sunupe, Daugavpils, since 07.01.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 08.01.2019. G.Grandans.
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 3 (2 ad & 1 2cy) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 09.01. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 27.01.2019. I.Denisovs.
Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) 1 at Grivinupite river Gauja NP, Priekuli county, since 06.01.2019. (A.Klepers). Last record: 07.02.2019. A.Klepers.
Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) 1 2cy at Mersrags harbour, Mersrags county, since 12.01.2019. (E. & V.Smislovs). Last record: 25.01.2019. M.Jaunzemis.
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.
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M/2cy at Sunupe sewage ponds, Daugavpils, since 07.01.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 09.02.2019. A.Erts.
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: 22.02.2019. K.Millers.

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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

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