June 2021

Last update 01.07.2021. at 21:31:19
 
   
30.06.2021.
Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) 2; Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 1 F at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). Since 26.06.2021. (M.Jaunzemis). Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 4 at "Kivites" rubbish dump, Grobina county (I.Mardega, M.Kilups). European Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) 1 M at Saraiki manor surroundings, Pavilosta county (I.Mardega). 2 (M & F) since 02.04.2021. (I.Brediks). Returning breeding pair since 26.04.2019. (I.Mardega). Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) 2 ad (M & F) & 3 juv at Ainazi, 1 M & 1 F at Randi meadows, Salacgriva county (I.Denisovs). Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) 2 (presumed pair) between Saraiki and Ziemupe, Pavilosta county (I.Mardega). Singing individual since 14.06.2021. when sang (M.Kilups).

Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola) Ainazi, Salacgriva county, 30-Jun-2021. © Igors Denisovs
29.06.2021.
Dunlin (Calidris alpina) 2 at Managalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). First autumn migrants.

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) Managalsala pier, Riga, 29-Jun-2021. © Igors Denisovs
27.06.2021.
Brant Goose (Branta bernicla) 1 at Mangalsala pier surroundings, Riga (E. & A.Vaiders). Rare during summer months. Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus) 1 at Adazi military landfill, Adazi county (Rare Bird Alert group/I.Mardega).

Brant Goose (Branta bernicla) Mangalsala, Riga, 27-Jun-2021. © Elina & Andris Vaiders
26.06.2021.
Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) 2; Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) 1 F at Satini fish ponds, Saldus county (M.Jaunzemis).
Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea) Satini fish ponds, Saldus county, 26-Jun-2021. © Maris Jaunzemis
Red-crested Pochard (Netta rufina) Satini fish ponds, Saldus county, 26-Jun-2021. © Maris Jaunzemis
25.06.2021.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 ad & 3 pull photographed at Salacgriva rural territory next to Priedini, Salacgriva county (D.Bergitis). 3rd breeding record for Latvia.

 
17.06.2021.
Marsh Sandpiper
(Tringa stagnatilis) 2; White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) >10 (>3 + >7) at Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county (K.Millers).

White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) Zvejsala - Lodani fish ponds, Rezekne county, 17-Jun-2021. © Karlis Millers
14.06.2021.
Corn Bunting
(Emberiza calandra) 1 singing between Saraiki and Ziemupe, Pavilosta county (M.Kilups).

Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) Saraiki - Ziemupe, Pavilosta county, 14-Jun-2021. © Mareks Kilups
12.06.2021.
Green Woodpecker
(Picus viridis) 1 heard at Kaplava surroundings, Kraslava county (J.Vigulis, I.Markuse).

 
11.06.2021.
Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 1 singing in rape field at Maza Pikova, Ludza county (E. & V.Smislovs).

 
10.06.2021.
Green Woodpecker
(Picus viridis) 1 M flew over at Terehova, Zilupe county (E. & V.Smislovs).

 
06.06.2021.
Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 2 next to agricultural farm at Ladzere, Talsi county (N.Zeidaks), 1 at Kolka Cape area, Dundaga county (I.Brediks et al.). Present since 25.05.2021. (I.Mardega, I.Bojare). Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 3 singing in rape field at Spurgi, Jelgava county (A.Platais). Present since 24.05.2021. when 2 (A.Platais). Lesser Redpoll (Acanthis cabaret) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans, I.Brediks).

Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) Ladzere, Talsi county, 06-Jun-2021. © Normunds Zeidaks
Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) Kolka Cape, Dundaga county, 06-Jun-2021. © Ivars Brediks
05.06.2021.
Little Egret
(Egretta garzetta) 2 between Mersrags lighthouse and Pekrags, Mersrags (A.Mankus). Present at surroundings since 30.05.2021. when 3 (V.Vigants). Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county (G.Grandans, I.Brediks).

 
04.06.2021.
Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) 1 at Mersrags coastal meadow, Mersrags (I.Brediks, G.Grandans).

Red-throated Pipit (Anthus cervinus) Mersrags, 04-Jun-2021. © Ivars Brediks
03.06.2021.
Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) 1 singing at Briceni surroundings, Lielvarde county (E.Smislovs, R.Rekmanis). Present since 29.05.2021. (A.Kurockins).
Booted Warbler (Hippolais caligata) Bricani, Lielvarde county, 03-Jun-2021. © Edgars Smislovs