October 2011

Last update 01.12.2011. at 21:23:49
   
30.10.2011.
Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata) 1 at Mangalsala pier area, Riga (D.Elferts, S.Elferte). Latest autumn record. Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 2 migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (K.Millers).

Muscicapa striata
 
 
 
29.10.2011.
Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia) 2 at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons), 1 with damaged leg at Mersrags seashore, Mersrags (I.Denisovs et. al). Late autumn records. Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti) 1 1cy M at Pape seashore near pier, Rucava county (E.Ledins). 3rd RECORD FOR THIS SPECIES IN LATVIA! Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 1 local, 8 migrating S on Golodova dam at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (K.Millers).
Tringa nebularia
Oenanthe deserti
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28.10.2011.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy M trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (I.Dinsbergs, R.Priedols).

Regulus ignicapilla
26.10.2011.
Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 4 (incl. 2 since 25.10.2011.) at seashore near Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers).

Eremophila alpestris
Eremophila alpestris
 
 
 
25.10.2011.
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 locally at Riga bay, near Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics). Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 2 at seashore near Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 shortly at Pape, Rucava county (M.Briedis, I.Freiberga). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 migrating S at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).

Eremophila alpestris
Eremophila alpestris
Eremophila alpestris
24.10.2011.
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 1 on the field near Dorupe, Jelgava county (S.Ozola-Tiruma, M.Tirums). Late autumn record. Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) 1 at Mangalsala, Riga (I.Denisovs). Late autumn record. Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) 1 still present on the field near Smarde, Engure county (S.Rabkevics). 3rd latest autumn record. Since 16.10.2011. (J.Vigulis, J.Jansons). Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops) 1 at Lejasciems, Gulbene county. 3rd latest autumn record. Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 3 at Mangalsala, Riga (I.Denisovs).

Carduelis flavirostris
23.10.2011.
Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) 1 at Engure harbor, Engure (S.Rabkevics). Since 16.10.2011. (S.Rabkevics). Late autumn record. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 3 still present at Pape seashore near pier, Rucava county (M.Briedis et. al). Since 22.10.2011. (I.Freiberga et. al).Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy M trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (A.Tirums, I.Dinsbergs et. al). Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Briedis). 2nd latest autumn record. Pied Wheatear(Oenanthe pleschanka) 1 1cy M near Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). 2nd RECORD FOR THIS SPECIES IN LATVIA!!Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 16 at Liepaja harbor S pier area, Liepaja. (K.Millers et.al).
Eremophila alpestris
Oenanthe pleschanka
Carduelis flavirostris
 
 
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22.10.2011.
Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 ad M near Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers et. al). Since 20.10.2011. (K.Millers). Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) 1 on the field near Smarde, Engure county (J.Vigulis, J.Jansons). Late autumn record. Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 5 1cy still present on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (E.Laucis). Since 16.10.2011., when there ware at least 16 birds (J.Jansons, K.Millers). During this period 1 - 2 birds were present all the time. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 3 at Pape seashore near pier, Rucava county (I.Freiberga et. al). Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) 1 at Amatciems, Amata county (I.Brediks). 2nd latest autumn record.Pied Wheatear(Oenanthe pleschanka) 1 1cy M still present at Smarde, Engure county, observed shortly in the morning but later not re-found (J.Jansons). Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (O.Keiss). Late autumn record.

 
21.10.2011.
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 2 on field at Jaunmarupe, Marupe county (A.Pavlovska). Since 15.10.2011. Late autumn record. Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis) 1 photographed at Liepaja (S.Berzina). Latest autumn record.

 
20.10.2011.
Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 ad M near Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). 30th record for Latvia. Previous was on 29.12.2007. White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 1 on the field near Bramberge, Jelgava county (A.Platais). Late autumn record. Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola) at least 50 in one flock at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Biggest number in one flock in autumn. Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) 1 ad M at Nica fields, Nica county. Late autumn record (K.Millers).
Polysticta stelleri
Oenanthe oenanthe
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18.10.2011.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 3 1cy still present on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Since 16.10.2011., when there ware at least 16 birds, 27th record for Latvia. Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 2 1cy at Liepaja harbor S pier area, Liepaja (K.Millers). 2nd latest autumn record. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 1 at seashore near Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja. (K.Millers).

Eremophila alpestris
Eremophila alpestris
 

17.10.2011.
Pied Wheatear(Oenanthe pleschanka) 1 1cy M still present at Smarde, Engure county (A.Mankus et. al).
 
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16.10.2011.

Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) at least 16 1cy at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers et. al). Biggest flock ever and 27th record for Latvia. Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) 2 1cy on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers, E.Laucis). Late autumn record. Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers et. al), 1 at Engure harbor, Engure (S.Rabkevics). Late autumn records. NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!!Pied Wheatear(Oenanthe pleschanka) 1 1cy M photographed at Smarde, Engure county (A.Poiss).Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (J.Jansons et. al), 1 on Golodov dam at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (J.Jansons, A.Mankus).

Oenanthe pleschanka
Oenanthe pleschanka
Sterna hirundo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15.10.2011.
Dark-bellied Brant Goose (Branta bernicla) at least 463 counted in 6 h (9:00-15:00) census migrating to W at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (G.Grandans et. al). Velvet Scotter (Melanitta fusca) at least 8000 counted in 6 h (9:00-15:00) census migrating to W at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (G.Grandans et. al). Best autumn migration census for both species. White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 2 at Jaunmarupe, Marupe county (A.Pavlovska). Late autumn record. Pallas's Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus proregulus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (E.Laucis). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 2 on Golodov dam at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (A.Poiss).

Phylloscopus proregulus
Calcarius lapponicus
13.10.2011.
Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (O.Keiss). Late autumn record.

 
12.10.2011.
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 521 in one flock locally at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, E.Laucis). Counted on picture, 100% pure Barnacle Goose flock! Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (U.Piterans). Red Knot (Calidris canutus) 3 1cy at Liepaja seashore, Liepaja (K.Millers, E.Laucis). Present at least since 05.10.2011. (K.Millers). 3rd latest autumn record. Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) 1 1cy at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (U.Piterans). 2nd latest autumn record. Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe) 2 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, E.Laucis). Late autumn record.

Branta leucopsis
Podiceps auritus
09.10.2011.
Red-breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva) 1 at Ogre (V.Roze). Latest autumn record ever!

 
08.10.2011.
Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (I.Dinsbergs et. al). 1st record this year. Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (V.Spungis). Two-barred Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) 2 migrating S at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics).

Phylloscopus inornatus
Motacilla cinerea
 
 
 
07.10.2011.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (I.Dinsbergs). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 2 1cy on Golodov dam at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (K.Millers).
Regulus ignicapilla
Calcarius lapponicus
Calcarius lapponicus
06.10.2011.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 2 1cy at Liepaja seashore, Liepaja. Since 04.10.2011. (K.Millers). Not re-found on 07.10.2011. (K.Millers, M.Strazds). Pallas's Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus proregulus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (J.Lipsbergs, G.Graubics). 1st record this year.

 
05.10.2011.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 4 1cy at Liepaja seashore. Including the bird from 04.10.2011. 26th record for Latvia. Dunlin (Calidris alpina) at least 150 at Liepaja seashore. High number during autumn migration on October. Both records Liepaja (K.Millers).
Calidris maritima
04.10.2011.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 1 1cy at Liepaja seashore, Liepaja (K.Millers). Different bird as on 22.-24.09.2011. 26th record for Latvia.
Calidris maritima
Calidris maritima
03.10.2011.
Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 1 migrating at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers).

 
02.10.2011.
Pallid Harrier (Circus macrouros) 1 1cy migrating S at Pape B.O., Rucava county. (M.Briedis, I.Freiberga).
 

01.10.2011.
Dark-bellied Brant Goose (Branta bernicla) at least 385 migrating to NE at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (H.Hofmanis et. al). Best autumn migration census. Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) 1 1cy at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis et. al). Rare so far inland. White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 1 near Degole, Tukums county (V.Adamsons).
Quite late autumn observation. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 110 at Irlava fish ponds, Tukums county (V.Adamsons). High number at one place during autumn migration in October. Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) 1 1cy at Adazi - Carnikava fields, Adazi county (J.Vigulis). 2nd latest autumn record. Tree Pipit (Anthus trivialis) 1 at Burtnieku lake SE coast, Burtnieki county (A.Klepers).Late autumn record. Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 2 migrating S at Pape B.O., Rucava county (K.Millers, J.Lampolahti). 1st record this autumn.


Lanius collurio

 

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