January 2017

Last update 03.02.2017. at 16:07:23
   
   
31.01.2017.
Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 at Saulisi surroundings, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis). Rare during winter months.

 
29.01.2017.
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) >2 at Sausa Daugava, Kekava county (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Rare during winter months.

 
27.01.2017.
Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) 2 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). 1st known Taiga Bean Goose record for Latvia during winter months. More likely first migrants.

 Anser fabalis
25.01.2017.
Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 found exhausted at the road side near Plosti in Kandava parish, Kandava county (J. & E.Grinevicki). Bird taken in care. 27.01.2017. Hawk-Owl released, flew away.

 
22.01.2017.
Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 at Livberze, Jelgava county (A.Platais). Rare during winter months.

 
21.01.2017.
Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 3; Arctic Redpoll (Acanthis hornemanni) 4; Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 5; Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) 100  at Degumnieki fields together with ca 2000 passerines, Madona county (G.Grandans).

 Calcarius lapponicus
 Acanthis hornemanni
 Carduelis flavirostris
20.01.2017.
Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1 together with other Turdus sp. at Mangalsala, Riga (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months.

Turdus viscivorus
19.01.2017.
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 ad M and 1 F/2cy at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Ad M since 15.01.2017. (P.Daknis, I.Brediks).

Circus cyaneus
18.01.2017.
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 1 at Abuls river, Smiltene. Rare during winter months at E Latvia. Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 3 at Ceplupe river in Cirava, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis). Rare during winter months.

 
17.01.2017.
Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 F at Nica fields, Nica county (R.Rekmanis). Rare during winter months. Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 1 2cy at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county (K.Millers). Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) 1 2cy at Getlini rubbish dump, Stopini county (G.Grandans, K.Millers, U.Piterans). Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 1 at Nica fields, Nica county (R.Rekmanis). Present since 05.01.2017., when at Nica (G.Grandans, E.Laucis, R.Rekmanis).

 Larus hyperboreus
16.01.2017.
Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 flushed from coastal dunes at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis). Rare during winter months.

 Anthus pratensis
15.01.2017.
Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 L.B.T. grain terminal port basin, Liepaja (K.Millers). 1st known wintering individual during winter 2016/2017. Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (E.Haberkorns et al.). Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 ad M at Nica fields, Nica county (P.Daknis, I.Brediks). Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 4 (2 ad and 2 2cy) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga (I.Denisovs). Northern Harrier and Moorhen rare during winter months. Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (K.Bernans, R.Blukis). Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 1 flushed from coastal dunes at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (I.Bojare, M.Kilups). Common Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) 1 at Ezerkrasts sewage pipe, Liepaja (I.Mardega et al.). Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1 at Vecmilgravis, Riga (I.Denisovs). Skylark, Common Chiffchaff and Mistle Thrush rare during winter months.

 Anas acuta
 Podiceps auritus
Asio flammeus
 Phylloscopus collybita
 Turdus viscivorus
 
14.01.2017.
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 5 (4 MM and 1 F) at Akmensrags, Pavilosta county (R.Rekmanis), 4 at Bernati seaside, Nica county. (E.Haberkorns). Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Mezares, Babite county (A.Ose), 1 at Olekte river, Kekava county (A.Platais). Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) 1 at Papa, Rucava county. (E.Haberkorns et al.). Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 1 at Nida, Rucava county. (M.Kilups). Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) >3 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (K.Millers). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) >50 (incl. ~30 in one flock) at Nica fields, Nica county. (K.Millers). Largest number of wintering Lapland Longspurs and also largest flock. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) >1 at Nica fields, Nica county. (K.Millers). Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) 139 (counted in photo) at Nica fields, Nica county. (K.Millers).

Ardea alba
 Prunella modularis
 Calcarius lapponicus
Carduelis cannabina
 
12.01.2017.
Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 1 together with ~150 Fieldfares (Turdus pilaris) at Krasta str., Riga (E. & V.Smislovs), 1 at Kr. Valdemara/Sencu str., Riga (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 3 together with ~250 Yellowhammers (Emberiza citrinella) at Adazi fields, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). At least one indivdual present since 06.01.2017. (I.Denisovs).

Turdus iliacus
 Calcarius lapponicus
10.01.2017.
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 M at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (G.Grandans). Present since 16.11.2016. (U.Piterans). Rare during winter months.

 Anas strepera
08.01.2017.
Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 5 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) >1 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). At this territory >5 together on 06.01.2017., 2 + 1 on 05.01.2017. (G.Grandans, E.Laucis, R.Rekmanis).

 Columba oenas
07.01.2017.
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 9 (including 3 ad MM) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Present since 2016.12.18., when at least 14 individuals (I.Denisovs). Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 4; Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 4 (1 ad and 3 2 cy) at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis).

 
06.01.2017.
Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 ad M at Adazi fields, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months. Hedge Accentor (Prunella modularis) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (G.Grandans, E.Laucis, R.Rekmanis). Rare during winter months. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 at Adazi fields, Adazi county (I.Denisovs), >5 at Nica fields, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis, R.Rekmanis.). Yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella) > 400 at Adazi fields, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). Large number at one place during winter months. Common Linnet (Carduelis cannabina) 63 (counted in photo) at Nica fields, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis, R.Rekmanis). Large number at one place during winter months.

Falco columbarius
 Prunella modularis
 Calcarius lapponicus
 
05.01.2017.
Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 in flight at Ezerkrasts, Liepaja. Rare during winter months. Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 19 at Seaside Park, Liepaja. Biggest number at one place in January and also rare during winter months. Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 at Nica fields, Nica county. Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 1 at Nica. Rare during winter months. Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 1 at Ezerkrasts bird tower, Liepaja. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 2 + 1 at Nica fields, Nica county. All observations G.Grandans, E.Laucis, R.Rekmanis.

Columba palumbus
 Asio flammeus
 Turdus iliacus
 Anthus petrosus
 Calcarius lapponicus
04.01.2017.
Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) 1 at Atmodas blvd., Liepaja (E.Laucis, R.Rekmanis, G.Grandans). Present at least since 15.10.2011. (D.Krigens).

 
03.01.2017.
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 M at Cempu str. pond, Valmiera (A.Klepers). Rare during winter months. Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 2cy M at Akmensrags, Pavilosta county (M.Strazds, E.Spridzane). Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (G.Grandans).

Polysticta stelleri
02.01.2017.
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 1 in Daugava river at Kengarags bird tower, Riga (U.Piterans). Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 M at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (J.Silinevics). Both species rare during winter months. Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) 1 M at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis). Rare inland. Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (J.Silinevics). Rare during winter months.

 Branta leucopsis
 Tachybaptus ruficollis
01.01.2017.
Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 34 at Zuras surroundings, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis). Rare during winter months. Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) 1 M at Daugava river, Daugavpils (A.Erts). Present since 31.12.2016. (A.Erts). Rare inland. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Venta river near Kuldiga, Kuldiga county, (M.Jaunzemis, J.Jansons), 1 at Venta river at Skrunda, Skrunda county (M.Jaunzemis, J.Jansons). Great Egret at Venta river near Kuldiga present since 02.12.2016. (M.Jaunzemis). Rare during winter months. Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 4 at Varve, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis). Rare during winter months.