May 2013Last update 02.06.2013. at 17:22:52
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31.05.2013. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 1 at Zvejsala fish ponds, Rezekne county (S.Imberti).
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30.05.2013. Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 F/imm to NNW at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Papurne, Rugaji county (G.Grandans, S.Imberti). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Papurne, Rugaji county (G.Grandans). Bohemian Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) 2 to N over "Usi" meadow in Kolka, Dundaga county. (K.Millers). Latest spring record.
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29.05.2013. Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 1 singing male at Kanieris lake, Engure county (K.Millers, C.Kehoe).Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 at Straupciems surroundings, Babite county (I.Grinerte).
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28.05.2013. Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus) 79 migrating to N at Kolka (6:30 - 11:30), Dundaga county (G.Grandans, S.Imberti). Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) 1 migrating to N at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans, S.Imberti). 2nd latest spring migrant observation.
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27.05.2013. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 at Jaunmuiza, Skrunda county (V.Farnasts). NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!! Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) 1 2cy individual with satellite transmitter crossed SE Latvia on 27. - 29.05.2013. (http://corvus.bspb.org:8001/publicmap/).White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) >35 at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (A.Platais).
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25.05.2013. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 5 at Udrande surroundings, Ventspils county (V.Eigirdas et al.). Horned Grebe(Podiceps auritus) 1 at Strunki ponds, Talsi county (M.Kilups et al.). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 2 at Krievpurvs fish ponds, Aizpute county (G.Grandans et al.). Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (V.Eigirdas et al.).
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24.05.2013.
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (R.Macklin, K.Millers, C.Durdin). |
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23.05.2013. Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 1 singing male at Adazi military landfill territory, Adazi county (I.Mardega). European Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus) ~100 (incl. >50 at the same time) at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers, R.Macklin). Counted from "Usi" meadow 10:00 - 12:00. Eurasian Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus) 2 (F and M/2cy) at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (R.Macklin, K.Millers, C.Durdin). 8th record for Latvia. Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 1 at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (G.Grandans). Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 4 at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (G.Grandans), 1 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (J.Jansons). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 1 at Daugava river near Ikskile, Ikskile county (A.Zacmanis).
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22.05.2013. Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 2 ad (M and F) at Pelci, Skrunda county (J.Jansons). Ad M present since 19.05.2013. (J.Jansons, A.Mankus). Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 2 in the same time over "Usi" meadow in Kolka at 11:30, Dundaga county (C.Durdin, R.Macklin, K.Millers). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 migrating SE at "Usi" in Kolka Dundaga county (K.Millers).
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21.05.2013. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 1 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (K.Millers). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (K.Millers, R.Macklin, C.Durdin).
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20.05.2013. Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 flew over "Usi" meadow in Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe).
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19.05.2013. Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe). Booted Eagle (Aquila pennata) 1 dark morph at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe). 2nd record for Latvia! Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 ad M at Pelci, Skrunda county (J.Jansons, A.Mankus). NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!! Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) 1 2cy at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (J.Kuze, M.Strazds, N.Zeidaks). European Bee-eater(Merops apiaster) calls of 1 individual heard at "Usi" in Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe). Can not exclude, that heard the same individual observed on 14.05.2013. (C.Kehoe). Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 1 singing male at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe et al.). Present since 16.05.2013. (K.Millers et al.). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 2 at coastal meadows, Mersrags (I.Brediks).
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18.05.2013. Slavonian Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 2 in the sea at Kaltene, Roja county (G.Grandans et al.). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 4 at Degumnieki fields, Madona county (J.Kuze, M.Strazds, N.Zeidaks). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 12 at Lubans lake near S dam bird observation tower, Madona county (A.Klepers, M.Kilups et al.), 2 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (I.Brediks, E.Haberkorns, I.Bojare), 4 at Seda bog ponds, Strenci county (E.Laucis et al.). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 1 at Lubans lake near S dam bird observation tower, Madona county (A.Klepers, M.Kilups et al.), 2 at Skuku lake, Ilukste county (U.Piterans et al.).
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17.05.2013. Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 2 (M and F) at Orenisi fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Denisovs). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 imm at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe, G.Grandans), 1 imm at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe). European Bee-eater(Merops apiaster) 1 to N over Vitini meadows, Grobina county (P.Palmer). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 F at "Usi" in Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe et al.). Different individual as on 15.05.2013. (C.Kehoe). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 3 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (J.Jansons).
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16.05.2013.
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 2cy M at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe et al.). Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 1 local at "Usi" yard, Dundaga county (K.Millers et al.). |
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15.05.2013. Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 2 singing males at Kvapani fish ponds, Rezekne county (U.Piterans). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 F at "Usi" in Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe).
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14.05.2013. Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 flew over "Usi" meadow in Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe). European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) 1 to N at "Usi" in Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 3 MM at Mersrags seashore, Mersrags county (G.Grandans, P.Palmer). 1 M present since 12.05.2013. (I.Brediks).
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13.05.2013. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 2 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (G.Grandans, P.Palmer). Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 3 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (G.Grandans, P.Palmer). Present since 11.05.2013. (I.Brediks). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3 at Babite lake near Straupciems, Babite county (I.Brediks).
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12.05.2013. Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 1 at Straupciems, Babite county (G.Grandans, P.Palmer). Earliest spring migrant record! White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 1 at Babite lake near Straupciems, Babite county (G.Grandans). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Mersrags seashore, Mersrags county (I.Brediks).
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11.05.2013. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 3 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (I.Brediks).Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 2 at Pentuli, Ventspils county (D.Boiko). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrouros) 1 imm F at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe, G.Grandans, D.Lindo). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Straupciems, Babite county (I.Brediks). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M at Liedeskrogs surroundings, Madona county (K.Millers), 1 F at Ligatne, Ligatne county (A.Klepers et al.).
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10.05.2013. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe et al.). Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 F at Kolka, Dundaga county (C.Kehoe). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2 at Zvejsala fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 2 at Bozeni fields, Madona county (K.Millers et al.).
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09.05.2013. Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii) 32 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) >300 at Kvapani fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers et al.), <5 at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (D.Lindo et al.). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) >4 at Nagli fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers et. al). Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) 25 at "Usi" surroundings, Kolka (C.Kehoe). Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 2 (breeding pair) at Ventspils city (G.Grandans et al.). Marsh Warbler (Acrocephalus palustris) 1 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons), <3 singing males at Zirgu sala, Liepaja (G.Grandans, D.Lindo et al.). Earliest spring record ever!
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07.05.2013. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 2 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers, M.Strazds). Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) ~200 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers). Large number at one place in spring. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 8 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 1 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers).
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05.05.2013. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 to N together with 6 Greylag Geese (Anser anser) (K.Millers, J.Hoogeveen), 1 to N together with Barnacle Geese (Branta leucopsis) (M.Jaunzemis) at Vitini meadows, Grobina county. Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (K.Millers).
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04.05.2013. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (M.Strazds). Can not exclude that the same individual as on 17.04.2013. (M.Briedis, I.Dinsbergs). Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 24 together with 2 Greylag Geese (Anser anser) in the sea at Mersrags, Mersrags (I.Denisovs et al.).
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03.05.2013. Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (K.Millers). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 M migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (K.Millers, J.Hoogeveen).
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02.05.2013. Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) ca 100 at Bozeni - Degumnieki fields, Madona county (G.Grandans, U.Lolans). Largest number at one place at spring in Eastern Latvia. Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) 12 MM and 4 FF at overflooded fields near lake Lubans, Madona county (G.Grandans, U.Lolans). Rare inland. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 3 at Zvejsala fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans, U.Lolans). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2 at Vitini meadows, Grobina county (J.Jansons). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Zvejsala fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans).
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01.05.2013. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 photographed at Jumurda, Ergli county (N.Kukars, I.Cakare). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at overflooded field at Druviena, Gulbene county (G.Grandans). Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) 1 M at Padure, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis). 8th record for Latvia and second this year.
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