March 2023

Last update 10.03.2023. at 21:54:13
 
   
08.03.2023.
Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 1 migrating NW at Ogre (V.Roze). Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 8 migrating SW over Sausa Daugava at Alejas, Kekava county (K.Millers). One of first spring migrant records for both species.

 
07.03.2023.
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 1 at Mazzante, Tukums county (G.Krastins). First spring migrant record.

 
06.03.2023.
Stock Dove (Columba oenas) ~20 at Remte surroundings, Saldus county (G.Krastins). One of first spring migrant records.

 
01.03.2023.
Common Crane (Grus grus) 1 at Siksni, Dienvidkurzeme county (A.Ozolins). One of first spring migrant records.

 

February 2023

Last update 01.03.2023. at 14:24:06
 
   
19.02.2023.
Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) ~3000 together with ~8000 Tundra Bean Geese (Anser serrirostris) in various places at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) >60; Stock Dove (Columba oenas) >40 at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). One of first spring migrant records.

 
18.02.2023.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 2 to SSW at Gauja river mouth, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). One if first spring migrant records. Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) >5 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Present since 22.01.2023. (A.Klepers et al.). Large number at one place during winter months.

16.02.2023.
Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (A.Zacmanis). Present since 22.10.2022. (A.Zacmanis). Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 1 to SW at Ciecere parish, Saldus county (G.Graubics). First spring migrant record.

 
08.02.2023.
Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) 1 2cy at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs).

07.02.2023.
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F at Mangalsala in the flock of ~1000 Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), Riga (I.Brediks). Quite rare during winter months.

05.02.2023.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 to W over Ugale, Ventspils county (N.Zeidaks). Rare during winter months.