October 2016

Last update 04.11.2016. at 20:47:59
   
   
31.10.2016.
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 in the Baltic sea at Pape channel, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis, V.Vintulis). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 to N at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 3 1cy; Arctic Redpoll (Acanthis hornemanni) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Ainazi surroundings, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans, G.Grandans).

 Acanthis hornemanni
30.10.2016.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 4 at S pier oh Liepaja harbour, Liepaja (S.Laime). Willow Warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko). Latest autumn record for Latvia. Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 1 ad F trapped and ringed at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko), 1 ad M trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (P.Daknis). Arctic Redpoll (Acanthis hornemanni) 1 trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (P.Daknis).

 Phylloscopus trochilus
Acanthis cabaret
 Acanthis
29.10.2016.
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Siksni surroundings, Rucava county (A.Ozolins). Late autumn record. Sanderling (Calidris alba) 2 at Pape pier, Rucava county, late autumn record, Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 1 1cy on Pape pier, Rucava county (E.Ledins, E.Smislovs, R.Rekmanis, A.Zacmanis). Pomarine Skua (Stercorarius pomarinus) 1 migrating at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Brediks).

 Calidris maritima
Stercorarius pomarinus
28.10.2016.
Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.L.Pupins, V.Jaunzemis, E.Smislovs et al.), 4 on Golodova dam at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (P.Daknis). Five individuals on Golodova dam 23.10.2016. (J.Vigulis).

 
27.10.2016.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 1 flying with calls from Daugavgriva pier to Mangalsala pier, Riga (V.Smislovs, I.Denisovs). Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) 1 1cy migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis) 1 migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (A.Zacmanis, R.Rekmanis). Late autumn record. Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 1 M trapped and ringed at Kolka, Dundaga county (K.Funts).

 Acanthis cabaret
26.10.2016.
NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!! Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) 1 1st-winter off-shore at Mangalsala, Riga (I.Denisovs). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 1cy migrating S (E.Smislovs et al.); Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visually (E.Smislovs); Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) 1 observed visually (R.Rekmanis et al.), 6th record for Latvia; Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 26 (17 + 4 + 3 +2) migrating S, 29 (8 + 21) local (R.Rekmanis, A.Zacmanis, E.Smislovs). All records (except Harlequin Duck) at Pape B.O., Rucava county.

Histrionicus histrionicus
 Histrionicus histrionicus
 Prunella montanella
Carduelis flavirostris
25.10.2016.
Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 27 (7 + 20) migrating S at Pape B.O., Rucava county (E.Smislovs, R.Rekmanis).

 
23.10.2016.
Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 1 at Pape pier, Rucava county (E.Smislovs, R.Rekmanis), 5 on Golodova dam at Liepaja lake, Liepaja (J.Vigulis).

 
22.10.2016.
Common Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) 1 1cy local with 2 Grey Plovers (Pluvialis squatarola); Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 3 flushed at Ragaciems shore line, Engure county (E. & V.Smislovi). Quite late autumn record for Common Ringed Plover. Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 1 2cy at Lielupe river mouth, Riga (K.Millers, I.Grinerte).

 Larus cachinnans
21.10.2016.
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 1 at lake Lubans, Madona county (D. & D.Vasilevskis). Rare inland.

 
20.10.2016.
Long-tailed Duck (Clangula hyemalis) 1 M; Common Scoter (Melanitta nigra) 3 FF; Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) M and F at Skrunda fish ponds, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). Rare inland. Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus) 1 F/1cy at Skrunda, Skrunda county (R.Rekmanis). Late autumn record. Two-barred Crossbill (Loxia leucoptera) 2 in the flock of about 30 Red Crossbills (Loxia curvirostra) at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans).

 Clangula hyemalis
Melanita fusca
19.10.2016.
Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) 1 observed visually at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (K.Millers). 1st record in wild and 5th overall for Latvia.

Prunella montanella
17.10.2016.
Black-throated Loon (Gavia arctica) 83 (biggest flock 46 birds) on census 08:05 - 09:10 migrating S/SE at Ogre (V.Roze). Good inland migration. House Martin (Delichon urbicum) 1 at Salaspils (K.Bernans). Late autumn record.

 
16.10.2016.
Velvet Scoter (Melanitta fusca) 1 present two days in backyard pond at Velena, Gulbene county (J.Leja). Rare inland. Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 3 flushed of coastal dunes at Liepaja harbor S pier surroundings, Liepaja (A.Mankus, J.Jansons), 1 trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, P.Daknis et al.). One individual flushed at Liepaja harbor S pier on 12.10.2016. (K.Millers). Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 1 at Lielupe river mouth shore line, Jurmala (I.Denisovs). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks et al.). Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) 1 trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks et al.), 1 trapped and ringed at Ainazi surroundings, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans). 3rd and 4th record. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 2 feeding together with other Fringillidae at Nica fields, Nica county (G.Grandans et al.), 1 migrating S at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers, I.Grinerte, E.Laucis).

Prunella montanella
Prunella montanella
15.10.2016.
Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 9 (7 + 2) flushed at Lauteri shore line, Salacgriva county (E. & V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis). NEW SPECIES FOR LATVIA!!!
Siberian Accentor (Prunella montanella) 2 1cy (1 + 1) trapped and ringed at Lauteri, Salacgriva county (E.Smislovs, V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis, G.Graubics, J.Lipsbergs). 1st and 2nd record.

 Prunella montanella
13.10.2016.
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (U.Piterans). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 1cy FF trapped and ringed at Pape B.O. (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis et al.), 2 observed visually at Pape B.O., Rucava county (U.Piterans).
 

 
12.10.2016.
Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 1 1cy together with 7 Dunlins (Calidris alpina) on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 flushed of coastal dunes at Liepaja harbor S pier surroundings, Liepaja (K.Millers). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 2 1cy MM trapped and ringed at Pape B.O. (M.Jaunzemis et al.), 2 observed visually at Pape B.O., Rucava county (U.Piterans). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 locally at Lauteri shore line, Salacgriva county (G.Grandans, G.Graubics).

 Calidris maritima
Asio flammeus
11.10.2016.
Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 37 515 counted migrating S on census 07:30 - 15:00 at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Jaunzemis,R.Rekmanis). Large number during autumn migration. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 observed visually at Pape B.O. (U.Piterans), 1 observed visually at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Jaunzemis, U.Piterans). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 4 (3 + 1) observed visually and calls heard flying over at Kundzinsala, Riga (K.Millers).
Migrating diurnal raptor count on census 07:30 - 15:00 at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Jaunzemis, R.Rekmanis).
White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla)     3
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus)              5
Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus)               538
Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)                       3
Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)            520
Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus)   25
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)              1
Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)          2

 
10.10.2016.
Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy F trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (M.Jaunzemis, R.Rekmanis). Pallas's Leaf Warbler (Phylloscopus proregulus) 1 trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis et al.). Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi) 1 flushed (observed visually and calls heard) and then to S at Pape pier dunes, Rucava county (M.Jaunzemis, R.Rekmanis). 4th record for Latvia. Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) >1 shortly local in the flock of >15 Meadow Pipits (Anthus pratensis), observed visually and calls heard at Kundzinsala, Riga (K.Millers). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 2 (1 later trapped and ringed) at Salacgriva surroundings, Salacgriva county (G.Grandans, A.Kalvans). Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 2 migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis, M.Jaunzemis).

 Phylloscopus proregulus
09.10.2016.
Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 trapped and ringed at Ainazi, Salacgriva county (A.Kalvans).

Phylloscopus inornatus
08.10.2016.
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 1 ad at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (J.Jansons). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (I.Dinsbergs). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy M trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis, R.Priedols), 1 M trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I. Brediks, L. Dakne). Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 1 1cy trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (V.Jaunzemis, R.Priedols).

 Regulus ignicapilla
07.10.2016.
Great Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) 1 observed visually at Salacgriva coastal reed beds, Salacgriva county (G.Graubics). Latest autumn record for Latvia!

 
05.10.2016.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) >15 on the field at Kursisi parish, Saldus county (V.Kveksis). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy M trapped and ringed at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis).

 Regulus ignicapilla
03.10.2016.
Common Crane (Grus grus) 2800 counted migrating S and SW on census 08:00 - 17:00 (also calls in dark); Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 23000 counted migrating S on census 08:00 - 17:00 (morning count approximately, afternoon from photos, largest flock ~2300) at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Large numbers during autumn migration for both species. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 4 migrating S at Pape B.O., Rucava county (R.Rekmanis).
   
 
02.10.2016.
Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 1 local in the Baltic sea at Pape, Rucava county (R.Rekmanis). Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte, E.Millere, R.Grinerte, M.Millere).

 Asio flammeus
01.10.2016.
Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchius) 1 M at Pavilosta surroundings, Pavilosta county (I.Denisovs). Category D record. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Ilgi surroundings, Grobina county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 1cy at Nagli surroundings, Rezekne county (R.Kroics, I.Lucjanova). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 2 (1 ad un 1 1cy) migrating SW at Riva river mouth, Pavilosta county (I.Denisovs). Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 1cy M, Dusky Warbler (Phylloscopus fuscatus) 1 trapped and ringed at Birzgale surroundings, Kegums county (D.Boiko). Dusky Warbler 6th for Latvia. Yellow-browed Warbler (Phylloscopus inornatus) 2 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (A.Mankus, J.Jansons). Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava) 1 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county; 1 on the Golodova dam at Liepaja Lake, Liepaja (A.Mankus, J.Jansons). Late autumn records.  Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) >7 at Liepaja lake E coast, Grobina county (A.Mankus, J.Jansons). Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 7 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (A.Mankus, J.Jansons). Large number at one place.

Phasianus colchius
Milvus milvus
Circus macrourus
Phylloscopus fuscatus
Phylloscopus inornatus
Anthus cervinus
20.10.2016.
Baltsvītru krustknābis (Loxia leucoptera) 2 apmēram 30 egļu krustknābju (Loxia curvirostra) barā Kolkā, Dundagas n. (G.Grandāns).