October 2015

Last update 02.11.2015. at 12:06:22
   
   
31.11.2015.
Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 15 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (J.Jansons, A.Mankus).

 
30.10.2015.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 12 on the field at Druva surroundings, Saldus county (D.Riters), >15 at Tume surroundings, Tukums county (U.Apinis).

 
29.10.2015.
Barn Owl (Tyto alba guttata) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis, A.Jaunzemis, T.Endzins et al.). Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 at Adazi military landfill, Adazi county (I.Mardega). Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 1 at Engure harbor, Engure (I.Jakovlevs et al.).

 Tyto alba
 Surnia ulula
28.10.2015.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 to E at Perkone, Nica county (K.Millers).

 
26.10.2015.
Greenshank
(Tringa nebularia) 1 at Skrunda fishponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). Late autumn record.

 
25.10.2015.
Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 4 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (S.Laime).

 Carduelis flavirostris
21.10.2015.
Greenshank
(Tringa nebularia) 1 at Rimzati fishponds, Kuldiga county (R.Rekmanis). Late autumn record.

 
18.10.2015.
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (U.Piterans et al.). Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) >10 (2 ad MM, 1 3cy M, 1 ad F, 6 FF/1cy) locally at Nica fields, Nica county (I.Grinerte, M.Jaunzemis, K.Millers). Large number at one place during autumn migration. Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 1cy at Nica fields, Nica county (U.Piterans, A.Mankus, J.Jansons, R.Rekmanis, V.Vigants), 1 F/1cy migrating at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Kapanen, T.Lukkarinen, P.Uusivouri, Dz.Arbidans, V.Zarins). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Nica fields, Nica county (R.Rekmanis et al.). Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 7 at Liepaja harbor S pier dunes, Liepaja (A.Mankus).

Circus macrourus
 Circus macrourus
14.10.2015.
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 1 F/1cy at Iecava ponds, Iecava county (E.Laucis). Rare inland. White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) 1 ad M still at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (A.Klepers et al.). Present since 12.10.2015. (R.Rekmanis, I.Ozola, I.Benefelde, A.Persevics).

Oxyura leucocephala
Oxyura leucocephala
Oxyura leucocephala
13.10.2015.
Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) 2 FF at Skrunda fish ponds (K.Millers, V.Roze). Rare inland. Present since 12.10.2015., when 1 F (R.Rekmanis et al.).

 
12.10.2015.
Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) 1 F at Skrunda fish ponds (R.Rekmanis et al). Rare inland. NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!! White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) 1 ad M at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis, I.Ozola, I.Benefelde, A.Persevics). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy F trapped and ringed at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans).

Oxyura leucocephala
 Regulus ignicapilla
11.10.2015.
Barnacle Goose
(Branta leucopsis) 753 together with 4 White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) at Ventspils airport surroundings, Ventspils county (N.Zeidaks). Largest number together at one place during autumn migration, counted on photo. At this place since 03.10.2015. when 667 Barnacle Goose tohether with 304 Anser sp. Geese (N.Zeidaks, R.Lebuss). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 23 flushed at Ainazi seashore, Salacgriva county (A.Klepers). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Nereta surroundings, Nereta county (K.Funts).

Phylloscopus inornatus
10.10.2015.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 80 in one flock at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Large number at one place during autumn migration. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Kamarce meadows, Ventspils county (N.Zeidaks). Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) 1 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Late autumn records for both species. Ruddy Turnstone present since 02.10.2015., when 2 1cy and 1 ad (K.Millers). Short-toed Treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucavas n. (M.Jaunzemis, I.Dinsbergs). 2nd record for Latvia. Whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) 1 at Krievragciems surroundings, Talsu county (E.&V.Smislovs). Late autumn record.

 Certhia brachydactyla
Certhia brachydactyla
09.10.2015.
Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 1 migrating at Pape, Rucava county (M.Jaunzemis).

 
08.10.2015.
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 1 ad M at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers). Rare inland. Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) >450 in Liekna IV pond at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (K.Millers). Largest number together at one place during autumn migration. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 2 at Sunezers lake surroundings, Daugavpils (A. Erts). Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi) 1 flushed (observed visually and calls heard) and then to S at Liepaja harbor S pier dunes, Liepaja (K.Millers). 3rd record for Latvia.

 Eremophila alpestris
07.10.2015.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 1cy migrating S; Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visually at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Jaunzemis).

 
06.10.2015.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 1 1cy on Mangalsala pier; Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 1 at Vecaki seashore, Riga (I.Denisovs). Savi's Warbler (Locustella luscinioides) 1 trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics, J.Lipsbergs). Repeated latest autumn record.

 Calidris maritima
 Eremophila alpestris
04.10.2015.
Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina) 1 to WSW at Alejas, Kekava county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). 2nd latest autumn migrant record for Latvia. Pallas's Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus proregulus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Kolka, Dundaga county (E.Laucis et al.). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 migrating SW at Bullu isle, Riga (G.Graubics).

 Phylloscopus proregulus
03.10.2015.
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 667 together with 304 Anser sp. Geese at Ventspils airport surroundings, Ventspils county (N.Zeidaks, R.Lebuss). Large number together at one place during autumn migration, counted on video. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 1cy at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (G.Grandans et al.), 1 at Slampe surroundings, Tukums county (N.Zeidaks, R.Lebuss). Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 11cy on Ventspils harbor S pier, Ventspils (E.&V.Smislovs,A.Kurockins). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visually at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Piha). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 shortly local at Ventspils harbor S pier surroundings, later to S, Ventspils (A.Kurockins).

 
02.10.2015.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 2 1cy on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). 50th record for Latvia.

Calidris maritima