May 2021

Last update 09.06.2021. at 22:12:54


30.05.2021. Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) 3 at Pekrags, Mersrags (V.Vigants). 12^th record for Latvia. Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 1 at Akmensrags lighthouse, Pavilosta county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte).

29.05.2021. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Vidusmuiza, Aizpute county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers).
28.05.2021. Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) >7 at Svete river floodplain fields, Jelgava county (E.Smislovs).
26.05.2021. Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 1 at Adazi fields, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 1 singing at Rudzati, Livani county (G.Grandans).
24.05.2021. Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 2 singing in rape field at Spurgi, Jelgava county (A.Platais), 1 at Rumbula, Riga (E. & V.Smislovs).
22.05.2021. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2 at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (I.Mardega et al.). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) ~50 at Dviete lake, Ilukste county (G.Grandans). Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida) 4 at Babite lake next to Straupciems, Babite county (I.Brediks et al.). European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) 7 at Daugavpils surroundings, Daugavpils county (G.Grandans).
21.05.2021. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 2 on the field with ~10 Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) at Medzula surroundings, Madona county (I.Brediks et al.).
20.05.2021. Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 at Vecdaugava, Riga (E. & V.Smislovs), 1 at Mersrags coastal meadow, Mersrags (G.Grandans). 1 - 2 at Mersrags coastal meadow also on 13.05.2021. (I.Mardega, M.Kilups et al.).
19.05.2021. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 2 at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (A.Klepers).
18.05.2021 Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) 1 singing at Nitaure surroundings, Amata county (Rare Bird Alert group/M.Platacis).
16.05.2021. Black-necked Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis) 2 at Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds; Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 3 (M & 2 FF) next to Orenisi - Drabaki fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans). Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 2 breeding pairs at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans, A.Klepers). Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) at least 10 breeding pairs at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (G.Grandans).


15.05.2021. Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 1 M next to Kanieris lake, Engure county (M.Roth), 1 F at Jaungulbene, Gulbene county (M.Briedis), 2 (M & F) at Adazi military landfill, Adazi county (Rare Bird Alert group/I.Mardega). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 flushed at Mersrags coastal meadow, Mersrags (I.Brediks). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) 1 at Kanieris lake, Engure county (M.Roth). Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) 1 singing at Gavieze parish, Grobina county (J.Jansons)
14.05.2021. European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster) 2 migrating at Mangalsala, Riga (I.Denisovs).
13.05.2021. Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) 3 FF/2cy over "Ushi" meadow at Kolka, Dundaga county, M & F next to Mersrags cemetery, Mersrags (E. & V.Smislovs). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 1 at Mersrags shore line, Mersrags (E. & V.Smislovs et al.). Present since 08.05.2021. when 3 (A.Klepers). White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) ~50 next to Engure lake bird tower, Engure county (I.Mardega, M.Kilups et al.). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 - 2 at Mersrags coastal meadow, Mersrags (I.Mardega, M.Kilups et al.).
12.05.2021. Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 1 M at Jaundzemi quarry, Livani county (G.Grandans). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad migrating at Kolka, Dundaga county (E. & V.Smislovs). Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus) 1 at Mersrags shore line, Mersrags (I.Brediks, M.Strazds et al.). 7^th record for Latvia. White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) ~50 over Engure lake next to bird tower, Engure county (Rare Bird Alert group/R.Rekmanis). Rosy Starling (Pastor roseus) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (R.Rekmanis, I.Brediks, J.Vigulis, K.Funts). 11^th record for Latvia. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 2 MM at Mersrags coastal meadow, Mersrags (I.Brediks, M.Strazds). Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 next to Engure lake bird tower, Engure county (Rare Bird Alert group/R.Rekmanis).



11.05.2021. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (I.Brediks, E.Smislovs). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 7 migrating at Kolka, Dundaga county (I.Brediks, E.Smislovs et al.). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 to SE at Kuivizi, Salacgriva county (Rare Bird Alert group/I.Mardega). Corn Crake (Crex crex) 1 vocallizing at Remte parish, Broceni county (G.Graubics). First spring migrant record.
10.05.2021 Lesser White-fronted Goose (Anser erythropus) 1 at Kulciems surroundings, Talsi county (E.Smislovs et al.). Category E record. Ringed individual. Green color ring with white letter, probably "Y" on left leg. Right leg - yellow color ring. Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 F at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (I.Brediks, R.Rekmanis).
09.05.2021. Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) 1 at Marupe surroundings, Marupe county (M.Zilaisgailis). Category D record. Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 1 at Sunezers lake, Daugavpils (A.Erts). Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Pure, Tukums county (M.Kilups). Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 flushed at Kolka, Dundaga county (E. & V.Smislovi).

08.05.2021. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 migrating N at Pape, Rucava county (M.Briedis). Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) 3 at Mersrags shore line, Mersrags (A.Klepers). Sanderling (Calidris alba) 1 at Randi meadows seaside, Salacgriva county (J.Ukass). Earliest spring migrant record. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) 1 2cy migrating N at Akmensrags, Pavilosta county (Rare Bird Alert group/I.Mardega). Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 hunting at Nereta surroundings, Nereta county (K.Funts). European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) 3 (2 MM & 1 F) at Nida, Rucava county (M.Briedis). Single M present on 01.05.2021. (U.Piterans).

05.05.2021. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county (I.Denisovs). Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (A.Klepers).
04.05.2021. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (I.Brediks, E.Smislovs). Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) 1 on pier at Pavilosta harbor, Pavilosta (Rare Bird Alert group/V.Videnieks, R.Rekmanis). Siberian Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita tristis) 1 trapped and ringed at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks, J.Ukass). Lapland Longspur (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 M at Eimuri fields, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). Present since 31.03.2021. (I.Denisovs).

03.05.2021. Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 migrating at Kolka Cape, Dundaga county (Rare Bird Alert group/P.Daknis). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) >3 at Lapmezciems, Dundaga county (I.Grinerte, K.Millers), 2 at Elkskene, Ventspils county (A.Klepers).
02.05.2021. Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) 1 at Bilska, Smiltene county (M.Tirums). Green Woodpecker (Picus viridis) 1 F at Skudriki surroundings, Dagda county (K.Bernans). Ring Ouzel (Turdus torquatus) 1 M at Vidale, Dundaga county (Rare Bird Alert group/P.Daknis). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Mailrags surroundings next to Liepaja lake, Nica county (M.Briedis). Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) 1 at Mailrags surroundings, Nica county (Rare Bird Alert group/R.Rekmanis).


01.05.2021. New species for Latvia! Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus caeruleus) 1 to N over "Ushi" meadow at Kolka, Dundaga county (E. & V. Smislovs, V. Jaunzemis). Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus) 1 2cy migrating at Kolka, Dundaga county (E. & V.Smislovs). Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) 1 2cy to N at Jurmalciems, Nica county (I.Brediks). European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) 1 M at Nida, Rucava county (U.Piterans). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 1 M at Mellupite river, 2 (1 + 1) at Mellizeris, Jelgava county (K.Millers), 2 (M & F) at Sausa Daugava river, Salaspils county (K.Bernans).