January 2021

Last update 06.02.2021. at 19:37:54

Section "Local wintering birds 2020/2021" which is located below "February 2021" is active since 04-Jan-2021


31.01.2021. Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 3 at Nica fields, 18 at Baidzele surroundings, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 4 at Baidzele surroundings, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 3 (2 MM & 1 F/2cy) at Bernati polder, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) 1 at Nica fields, 1 at Upmalciems surroundings, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). All species quite rare/rare during winter months. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 1 at Zorgi surroundings, Iecava county (R.Linejs). Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1 at Vecmilgravis, Riga (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months. Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 280 - 300 at Vecmilgravis next to Riga harbor grain terminal, Riga (I.Denisovs). Quite large number at one place during winter months. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 70 (estimate) at Bernati polder, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Large number at one place. On 30.01.2021. ~50 in one flock at the same place (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 at Bernati polder, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Quite rare during winter months.


30.01.2021. Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 M at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 at Daugava river next to Kengarags, Riga (A.Klepers). Both species quite rare during winter months. Greater Scaup (Aythya marila) ~600 at Liepaja harbor, Liepaja (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Large number at one place during winter months. Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Ezerkrasts, Liepaja (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 F/2cy at Bernati polder, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 10 at Bernati polder, Nica county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Rare during winter months. Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) ~1500 at Kivites rubbish dump, Grobina county (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Quite large number at one place during winter months.
29.01.2021. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs), 2 at Pikurga river, Stopini county (E. & V.Smislovs). Quite rare during winter months.
28.01.2021. Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (E. & V.Smislovs). Present since 22.01.2021. (L.Vanaga). Gadwall (Anas strepera) 2 at Daugava river next to Audupe river estuary, Riga (I.Denisovs), 1 F/2cy at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (E. & V.Smislovs). Both species quite rare during winter months.


27.01.2021. Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 2 MM at Milgravis channel, Riga (I.Denisovs). Quite rare during winter months.
26.01.2021. Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 2 MM & 2 FF (M.Kilups); Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 5; Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 3 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (E.Smislovs). All species quite rare during winter months.

25.01.2021. Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) 1 2cy at Daugavgriva, Riga (I.Gaile). Presumed the same as on 18. - 19.01.2021. at Kengarags, Riga (I.Gaile).
24.01.2021. Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 ad M at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs). Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 1 at Marsneni surroundings, Priekuli county (A.Klepers). Both species quite rare during winter months.

23.01.2021. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 on the ice at the Gauja river next to Riga - Tallin highway, Adazi county (K.Funts). Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 2 (ad & 2cy) at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (R.Matrozis, E. & V.Smislovs). Both species quite rare during winter months.
20.01.2021. Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (R.Rekmanis, E.Smislovs). Rare during winter months.
18.01.2021. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 3 at Vidumupite river, Ventspils (A.Klepers). Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 2 MM at Skatre, Nica county, 1 M at Liepaja lake N end (I.Mardega et al.). Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 F; Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 at Skatre, Nica county (I.Mardega et al.). All species quite rare/rare during winter months. Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) 1 at Atmoda boulevard, Liepaja (A.Klepers). Present at least since 15.10.2011. (D.Krigens). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 2 - 4 at Skatre, Nica county (M.Kilups et al.). Rare during winter months. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) >3 at Skatre, Nica county (I.Mardega et al.). Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 M at Nica fields, Nica county (I.Bojare et al.). Quite rare during winter months. Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 1 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava n. (I.Denisovs). Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 7 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (I.Mardega et al.).



17.01.2021. Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (I.Brediks, E.Haberkorns), 1 at Baltic sea next to Mentskalns, Ventspils county (A.Klepers). Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Ezerkrasts next to Liepaja lake, Liepaja (E.Haberkorns, I.Brediks et al.). Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Daugavpils (A.Erts). Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 3 (2 MM & 1 F); Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 at Nica fields, Nica county (I.Brediks, E.Haberkorns). Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 2 at Liepaja lake next to Ezerkrasts sewage rore, Liepaja (I.Brediks, E.Haberkorns). 1 since 14.01.2021. (K.Millers). Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 2 next to Zirgu islet, Liepaja (E.Haberkorns, I.Brediks). 1 since 14.01.2021. (K.Millers). All species quite rare/rare during winter months. Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra) 220 - 230 under bridge at Milgravis, Riga (I.Denisovs). Quite large number at one place during winter months. Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 2 at Nica fields, Nica county (I.Brediks, E.Haberkorns). Quite rare during winter months. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 3 at Nica fields, Nica county (I.Brediks, E.Haberkorns). At least 1 since 15.01.2021. (K.Millers). Eurasian Nuthatch ssp caesia (Sitta europaea caesia) 1 next to Irbe river mouth, Ventspils county (A.Klepers). Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (M.Kilups). Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 1 at Sarnate, Ventspils county (E. & V.Smislovs). Quite rare during winter months. Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) 220 to S at Ovisrags, Ventspils county (A.Klepers). Quite large number at one place during winter months.



16.01.2021. Tundra Bean Goose and Greylag Goose (Anser serrirostris & Anser anser) ~170 mixed flock migrating S between Pape and Jurmalciems (M.Kilups) and later at Pape, Rucava county (I.Bojare). Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 18 + Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 2 migrating S at Jurmalciems, Nica county (M.Kilups). Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 7 migrating S at Pape, Rucava county (M.Kilups). Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 1 F/2cy at Daugava river next to Kengarags, Riga (J.Vigulis). Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 2 (M & F) at "Daugavgriva" sewage treatment plant, Riga (A.Arnicans). Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 3 at Sausa Daugava river next to Kekava rapids, Kekava county (A.Platais). Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 1 in the Baltic sea with Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) at Mietrags, Rucava county (M.Kilups). Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Vecdaugava, Riga (I.Denisovs). Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 in flight over Ramava, Kekava county (A.Platais). Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) 1 at L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja (I.Brediks). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 in the ditch at Zakumuiza, Ropazu county (J.Vigulis). Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) 1 at "Daugavgriva" sewage treatment plant, Riga (A.Arnicans). Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) 1 at "Daugavgriva" sewage treatment plant, Riga (A.Arnicans). Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1 between Pape and Jurmalciems, Rucava county (M.Kilups). Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 at Pape shore line, Rucava county (I.Bojare). All species quite rare/rare during winter months.







15.01.2021. Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) 2 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1; Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 F at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Both species quite rare during winter months. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 2cy at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) 1 flushed at seaside dunes next to "Kursa", Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) >37 in one flock at Nica fields, Nica county, 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) at least 1 with Skylarks at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 2 at Vecdaugava, Riga (I.Denisovs), present also on 17.01.2021. (I.Denisovs). Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 4 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Rare during winter months. Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 with 1 Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers). Present since 31.10.2020. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Snow Bunting (Plectrophenax nivalis) >300 in one flock at Nica fields, Nica county (K.Millers). Large number at one place during winter months.






14.01.2021. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 96; Greylag Goose (Anser anser) >700 (incl. >400 in one flock) at several places next to Liepaja lake E coast, Nica county (K.Millers), 2 to S at Ventspils harbor S pier, Ventspils (E. & v.Smislovs). For Greylag Geese largest flock ever! Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 26; Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 4 next to Liepaja lake E coast, Nica county (K.Millers). Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 4 at Liepaja lake next to Ezerkrasts BT, Liepaja (K.Millers), 2 (M & F) at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Kilups). Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Kilups). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad at Uzava surroundings, Ventspils county (E.Smislovs). Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Liepaja lake next to Ezerkrasts sewage rore, Liepaja (K.Millers). Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 next to Zirgu islet, Liepaja (K.Millers), 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (M.Kilups). Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (I.Gaile). Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus graellsii/intermedius) 1 ad reported as ssp graellsii/intermedius at Ventspils herbor, Ventspils (E. & V.Smislovs). Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (I.Gaile). Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) >9 at Seaside Park, Liepaja (K.Millers). Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) >2 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (K.Millers). All species quite rare/rare during winter months.






13.01.2021. Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) 1 at Ares, Grobina county; Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 1 at Vizaini meadows, Nica county (K.Millers). Both species rare during winter months.
12.01.2021. Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 3 at Kviesu str., Liepaja (S.Berzina/information forwarded by A.Celmins).
11.01.2021. Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Uzvara Park, Riga (M.Kilups). Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 7 at Jurkalne, Ventspils county (L.Kalnina). Both species quite rare during winter months.
10.01.2021. Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (E.Smislovs). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 1 at Kviesu str., Liepaja (S.Berzina/information forwarded by A.Celmins). Both species rare during winter months.
09.01.2020. Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 at Adazi military landfill, Adazi county (I.Mardega, M.Sturitis).
05.01.2021. Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) >160 together at Daugavpils (A.Erts). Large number at one place in E Latvia during winter months.
03.01.2021. White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) 1 at Ligatne (M.Sakovica). Rare during winter months.
02.01.2021. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county (I.Brediks). 20^th winter record. Common Murre (Uria aalge) 2 (1 + 1) to N at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (I.Brediks). Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 1 at Zuras surroundings, Ventspils county (I.Brediks). Quite rare during winter months.


01.01.2021. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 1; Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 2 1cy at Daugava river next to Kengarags, Riga (U.Piterans). Greater White-fronted Goose 1 individual since 29.10.2020. (V.Spungis). 2 since 10.12.2020. (E. & V.Smislovs). Great Egret (Ardea alba) >42 counted from one spot next to Alejas at Sausa Daugava river, Kekava county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers). Largest number at one place during winter months! All species quite rare during winter months. Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) 1 at Mazjumprava manor surroundings (Kengarags), Riga (U.Piterans). 2^nd winter record.