May 2012Last update 28.06.2012. at 12:43:59 |
31.05.2012. Marsh Warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) >12 singing at Zirgu sala in Liepaja lake on 650 meters long route, Liepaja (K.Millers). The largest known concentration of singing individuals during migration in such a short distance! Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) 1 singing at Ciemupe, Ogre county (A.Avotins jun). Present since 24.05.2012. (J.Margevics).
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30.05.2012. Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 1, Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 1 on Liepaja lake shoreline at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers).
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28.05.2012. Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) 1 at "Zobeni" farmstead Vietalva parish, Plavinas county (I.Brasus, R.Brasus, J.Knegeris et. al). Present since 27.05.2012. (I.Brasus, R.Brasus, J.Knegeris et. al). After receiving additional information presumed as category "A" record, thus 7th for Latvia.Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 F at Ainazi shore line, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).
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27.05.2012. Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 1 landed shortly on Liepaja lake shoreline at Vitini meadows, Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) ~60 in one flock migrating N at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (J.Jansons).
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26.05.2012. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Sventaja river valley, Rucava county (G.Grandans, A.Avotins jun.). Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) 1 imm migrating N at Aizrake, Nica county (J.Jansons). Late spring migrant record. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 3 (2 MM and 1 F) at Aizrake, Nica county (J.Jansons).
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25.05.2012. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 migrating N at Kolka, Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 F migrating N at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers). Red-footed Falcon F different as on 24.05.2012.
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24.05.2012. Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) >3 (including 2 imm MM and 1 F) hunting over "Usi" meadow in Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers, C.Kehoe). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 2 at Silabebru lake, Krustpils county (A.Avotins jun.).
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23.05.2012. Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica) 1 on the wires together with Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) at "Usi" in Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe). 2nd record for Latvia!
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22.05.2012. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3 at Babite lake south Coast, Babite county (J.Kuze). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe).
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20.05.2012. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 together with other Anser sp. geese on field at Lubans lake Zvidze bird tower, Madona county (I.Brediks et. al). Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2 at Skuku lake, Ilukste county (M.Strazds et. al). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 4 at Lubans lake near Southern dam bird tower, Madona county (M.Tirums et. al), >5 at Skuku lake, Ilukste county (J.Kuze et. al). Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 flushed at Mersrags coastal meadow, Mersrags (K.Millers, G.Liepins et. al). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Lubans lake Southern dam bird tower surroundings, Madona county (M.Tirums et. al). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) >3 at Mersrags coastal meadow, Mersrags (K.Millers, G.Liepins et. al).
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19.05.2012. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 4 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (V.Adamsons et. al). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Kuvizi bird tower, Salacgriva county (G.Grandans et. al), 4 (2 MM and 2FF) at Otanki surroundings, Nica county (J.Jansons). |
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18.05.2012. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 6 at Orenisi-Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Denisovs). Present here since 25.04.2012. (G.Grandans, K.Millers).
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17.05.2012. Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 1 2cy take off from Mezmali pond Valle surroundings, Vecumnieki county, and havn`t seen any more (R.Serna). Present here since 07.05.2012. (R.Serna). More photos. Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) 1 imm to SSW at Siksni surroundings, Rucava county (K.Millers).
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16.05.2012. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 flew over Riga - Liepaja highway at "Ciruli" surroundings, Aizpute county (I.Denisovs). Probably one of two birds who were seen the same area on 10.05.2012. (A.Zacmanis). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Papurne, Rugaji county (G.Grandans).
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15.05.2012. Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 2 to N over sea at Reiss reedbeds, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Pape lake surroundings, Nica county (K.Millers). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 at Cena heath, Marupe county (A.Petrins).
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13.05.2012.
Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) 15 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (K.Millers). 6th record for Latvia. More photos. Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 1 at Ainazi pier, Salacgriva county (D.Drazdovskis et al.). |
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12.05.2012. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 2 shortly at Krievpurvs ponds, Aizpute county (K.Millers).
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11.05.2012. Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 1 2cy at Liguti surroundings, Durbe county (A.Revelina et. al). 7th record for Latvia and 3rd in this year!!! Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) 1 singing at Ozolaine pond, Bauska county (E.Laucis). Earliest spring migrant record!
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10.05.2012. Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 1 2cy still present at "Dzelzisi", Ilukste county (S.Rabkevics). The same bird as on 14.04.2012. at "Jaunkagi" pond, Beverina county (I.Voitconoks et. al) and later at different places around Vidzeme and Latgale. More photos.Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 2 at "Ciruli", Aizpute county (A.Zacmanis).Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 to S at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 15 at Ladzeni ponds, Vecumnieku county (E.Laucis). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 4 (2MM and 2FF), Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) >4 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers). More photos.
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09.05.2012. Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 1 2cy at Mezmali pond Valle surroundings, Vecumnieki county (I.Lidaka). Present here since 07.05.2012. (R.Serna). 6th record for Latvia.
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08.05.2012. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (S.Rabkevics). Present here since 02.05.2012. (U.Piterans). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 2 to S at Ainazi seaside, Salacgrica county (I.Brediks, K.Funts). Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) ca 3000 on the overflooded fields near Svente, Daugavpils county (A.Erts). Large concentration for spring migrants. Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 1 near Druviena, Gulbene county (G.Grandans). 2nd earliest spring record. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons).
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07.05.2012. Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 2 at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (U.Piterans, E.Laucis).
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06.05.2012. Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (G.Grandans et. al). Greenish Warbler (Phylloscopus trochiloides) 1 singing at Skulte, Limbazu county (K.Funts). Earliest spring migrant record! Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (E.Laucis, U.Piterans).
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05.05.2012. Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) 2 still present together with other Anser/Branta sp. geese at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (J.Vigulis et. al). Likely the same birds present since 21.04.2012. (E.Laucis et. al). Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) 1 imm at Dzelve marsh, Seja county (K.Funts, M.Funta). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 1 shortly at Krievpurvs ponds, Aizpute county (A.Mankus). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Gavieze surroundings, Grobina county (R.Rekmanis).
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04.05.2012. Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) 1 2cy attacking White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) and disturbing them from nests at center of Bebrene village, Ilukste county (B.Strausa, E.Purple). The same bird as on 14.04.2012. at "Jaunkagi" pond, Beverina county (I.Voitconoks et. al) and later at different places around Vidzeme and Latgale. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 28 migrating at Olaine surroundings, Olaine county (M.Cernuho). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 on the fields near Litene, Gulbene county (A.Avotins jun.).
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03.05.2012. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Mezciems, Daugavpils (A.Erts). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrouros) 1 photographed at Olga bog, Madona county (D.Drazdovskis, A.Avotins jun.).
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02.05.2012. Red-breasted Goose (Branta ruficollis) at Silzemnieki fields, Burtnieki county (I.Kiecis). Despite the fact that ditance between places ~13km, likely the same bird who observed at Rudekas on 07.04.2012. (M.Tirums). Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (U.Piterans).
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01.05.2012. Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2 at Silzemnieki fields, Burtnieki county (A.Klepers). Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) 310 at Silzemnieki fields, Burtnieki county (A.Klepers). Large number at on place on spring migration. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 15 migrating over Liepaja lake at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (A.Mankus).
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