May 2016

Last update 08.06.2016. at 20:04:58
   
   
31.05.2016.
Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 2 MM & >1 F at Sunezers lake, Daugavpils (K.Millers, L.Evans et al.). 1 F present since 04.05.2016., 1 M since 05.05.2016. (A.Erts). Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 2 at Rudzati surroundings, Livani county (K.Miller, L.Evans et al.). 1 present since 27.05.2016. (G.Grandans, A.Erts); 2 couples at Druviena surroundings at previously known breeding sites, Gulbene county (G.Grandans, D.Lindo u.c.).

 
29.05.2016.
Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 1 at Pekrags, Mersrags (M. & A.Jaunzems).

 
27.05.2016.
Marsh sandpiper (Hippolais caligata) 1 at Rudzati surroundings, Livani county (G.Grandans, A.Erts). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 2 MM at Nida bog, Rucava county (N.Zeidaks).

 
25.05.2016.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed vissualy at Taurupe Park, Ogre county (K.Millers et al.). Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 2 (incl. 1 singing) at Ogre county (K.Millers et al.).

 Regulus ignicapilla
 Hippolais caligata
24.05.2016.
Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 2 at Lielupe river mouth, Jurmala (S.Bamford, J.Wild). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 2 migrating at Idena fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers et al.).

 Chlidonias hybrida
23.05.2016.
Roller (Coracias garrulus) 1 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs). Present since 21.05.2016. (I.Denisovs). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 2 (breeding pair) at Gruba river Ieriki surroundings, Amata county (G.Grandans).

 Coracias garrulus
22.05.2016.
Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 1 M at Kanieris lake, Engure county (M.Tirums et al.). Present since 17.05.2016. (J.Silinevics). Red-necked Phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) 6 at Seda peat bog ponds, Strenci county (E.Ledins et al.), 4 FF and 1 M at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (E. & V.Smislovs). Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans).

 Phalaropus lobatus
21.05.2016.
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 1 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (K.Millers et al.). Present since 09.05.2016. (K.Millers). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 ad F at Dviete floodplains, Ilukste county (M.Jaunzemis et al.). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 1 migrating N at Kuivizi bird tower, Salacgriva county (M.Kilups). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 1 migrating at Kanieris lake, Engure county (I.Mardega et al.); ~15 at Dviete floodplains, Ilukste county (M.Jaunzemis et al.). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 8 migrating at Kanieris lake, Engure county (W.B. van Eijk et al.); 1 at lake Lubans, Madona county (R.Rekmanis et al.). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Dviete floodplains, Ilukste county (J.Jansons).

 
20.05.2016.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 migrating at Kolka, Dundaga county (R.Rekmanis et al.). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing at Ogre hospital surroundings, Ogre (V.Roze).

 
19.05.2016.
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M singing at Pace mills, Dundaga (R.Rekmanis, G.Grandans).

 
18.05.2016.
Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 2 MM at Jaudzemi ponds, Livani county (A.Erts). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 over Riga city (E.Smislovs). Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 1 at Dzintaru street, Ventspils (R.Rekmanis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 singing at Vertezu forest, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M at Lorumupe river, Dundaga county (K.Millers, A.Zacmanis et al.), 1 M singing at Uzava river, Ventspils county (R.Rekmanis, G.Grandans et al.).

 Ixobrychus minutus
 Motacilla cinerea
17.05.2016.
Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 1 M together with Common Pochards (Aythya ferina) and Tufted Ducks (Aythya fuligula) at Kanieris lake, Engure county (J.Silinevics). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 singing at Jurkalne, Ventspils county (G.Grandans, R.Rekmanis et al.).

 Regulus ignicapilla
16.05.2016.
Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans)
2 2cy at Liepaja harbor N pier, Liepaja (R.Rekmanis et al.).

Larus cachinnans
15.05.2016.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 at Idena fish ponds, Rezekne county (D.Vasilevskis et al.). Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii) ~40 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (J.Jansons, M.Jaunzemis). Large number at one place during spring migration. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 2 (M & F) at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (M.Jaunzemis, J.Jansons). At this place since 01.05.2016. (I.Brediks, P.Daknis, L.Dakne); couple at Idena ponds, Rezekne county (D.Vasilevskis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 at Tilti surroundings, Nica county (J.Jansons, M.Jaunzemis). Present since 16.04.2016. (J.Jansons); 1 at Krustkalni Nature reserve, Madona county (U.Piterans).

 Regulus ignicapilla
14.05.2016.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 2 together with 10 Black Terns (Chlidonias niger) over Daugava river at Jaunsilava, Livani county (E.&V. Smislovs, A.Kurockin). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) breeding pair (M & F) at Abava river, Talsi county (G.Grandans et al.).

 
13.05.2016.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 68-75 at Randu meadows at Kuivizi bird tower, Salacgrīva county (I.Denisovs). Large number at one place during spring migration. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 2  together with Black Kite (Milvus migrans) migrating at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers, G.Hester, S.Murphy). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 1 at Lubans lake, Rezekne county (I.Brediks).Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 4 at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Brediks). Blyth's Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus dumetorum) 1 singing at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Brediks). Early spring migrant record. Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 2 (M & F) at Ligatne, Ligatne county (E.Racinskis et al.).

 Milvus milvus
12.05.2016.
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 F/imm migrating at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Millers). Sanderling (Calidris alba) 1 in flock with Dunlins (Calidris alpina) and Temminck's Stints (Calidris temminckii) at shoreline N of Mersrags harbour. Early migrant record. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing at Sloka lake surroundings, Jurmala (G.Grandans et al.). Present since 09.05.2016., when 2 (M & F?) (P.Palmer, K.Millers et al.). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M at Versupite river near Kemeri Sanatorium, Jurmala (A.Liepa et al.). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 2 at Mersrags harbour (M.Jaunzemis).

 
11.05.2016.
Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 1 at Susta lake, Varkava county (A.Erts).

 Chlidonias hybrida
10.05.2016.
White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3; Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 7 + 3 migrating at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis).

 
09.05.2016.
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 1 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (K.Millers). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (I.Mardega, I.Bojare). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans at al.). Present since 30.04.2016. (I.Denisovs). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 3 - 5 migrating at Kanieris lake, Engure county (K.Millers, P.Palmer et al.), 4 migrating at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans at al.). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 2 migrating at Kanieris lake, Engure county (P.Palmer, K.Millers). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 (M and F?) at Sloka lake surroundings, Jurmala (P.Palmer, K.Millers et al.). Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis) 1 M at Old Cemetery, Kuldiga (R.Rekmanis). 9th record for Latvia.

Circus macrourus
Tringa stagnatilis
Regulus ignicapilla
 (Ficedula albicollis)
08.05.2016.
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 4 at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans et al.). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (K.Millers, P.Palmer et al.). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 2 migrating at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (K.Millers). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 different individuals singing and observed visually at Ogre (V.Roze). Two different individuals at the same place observed on 30.04.2016. and 03.05.2106. (V.Roze). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (I.Brediks, V.Adamsons). Three individuals observed on 04.05.2016. (H.Taffs). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (P.Palmer). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M at Amata river, Amata county (J.Vigulis).

Tringa stagnatilis
 Motacilla cinerea
07.05.2016.
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 migrating at Kolka, Dundaga county (E.Laucis et al.). River Warbler (Locustella fluviatilis) 1 singing at Nereta surroundings, Nereta county (K.Funts). Early spring migrant record.

 
06.05.2016.
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 at Nature park "Kuja", Madona county (G.Grandans et al.).

Asio flammeus
05.05.2016.
Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 1 M at Sunezers lake, Daugavpils (A.Erts). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 F migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (K.Millers, P.Palmer et al.), 1 migrating at Gaili pond, Aizpute county (R.Rekmanis).

 Ixobrychus minutus
 Motacilla citreola
 
04.05.2016.
Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 1 F at Sunezers lake, Daugavpils (A.Erts). Earliest spring migrant record. Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 imm, Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (K.Millers, P.Palmer et al.). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 trapped and ringed, 1 singing and observed visually (without ring) at Skulte surroundings, Limbazi county (K.Funts). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 3 at Kolka, Dundaga county (H.Taffs).
Ixobrychus minutus
Circus macrourus
 Regulus ignicapilla
03.05.2016.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 migrating at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Ogre (V.Roze). Different individual as on 30.04.2016. Garden Warbler (Sylvia borin) couple at Dabes bog, Saldus county (J.Jansons). Early spring migrant record. Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 shortly at Mersrags shore line, Mersrags (K.Millers).

 
02.05.2016.
Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula) 750 in one flock at Lubans lake, Rezekne county (G.Grandans, A.Erts, E.Leeft). Large number at one place during spring migration. Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) 1 M at Paipu village, Nica county (I.Brediks, L.Dakne). Early spring migrant record. Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) 1 singing and observed visually at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko). Early spring migrant record. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Lauteri surroundings, 1 trapped and ringed at Lauteri Salacgriva county (G.Graubics). Icterine Warbler (Hippolais icterina) 1 singing at Kolka surroundings, Dundaga county (G.Waddington). Early spring migrant record. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 5 MM at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (A.Erts, G.Grandans, E.Leeft).

 Motacilla citreola
01.05.2016.
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 823 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (E.Ledins, I.Ledina). Large number at one place during spring migration. Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) 1 F at lake Kisezers, Riga (I.Denisovs). The same as on 17th April at Vidzeme shoreline near Veczemi, Salacgriva county (M.Sturitis). E category record. Escape from Riga zoo (info by G.Graubics). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 imm migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (G.Waddington et al.). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 2cy at Kalnciems, Jelgava county (E. & V.Smislovs). Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 at Adazi military landfill, Adazi county (E.Racinsksis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 singing and observed visually at Skrunda fishponds surroundings, Skrunda county (U.Piterans). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 2 (M & F) at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis, L.Dakne). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 2 (M & F) at Vilce river, Jelgava county (E.Laucis). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis, L.Dakne). Two-barred Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) 1 M together with Red Crossbills (Loxia curvirostra) at Kolka surroundings, Dundaga county (G.Waddington et al.).
Tadorna ferruginea
Regulus ignicapilla 
 Motacilla cinerea
 Calcarius lapponicus