July 2021

Last update 06.08.2021. at 11:25:19
  
   
31.08.2021.
Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) 1 at Lielupe river mouth, Jurmala (E. & V.Smislovs).

 Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis) Lielupe river mouth, Jurmala, 31-Jul-2021. © Edgars Smislovs
26.07.2021.
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) 1 vocalizing at Kesterciems, Tukums district (M.Riherts). Late song.

  
25.07.2021.
Sanderling (Calidris alba) 1 color ringed individual (presumed in Greenland/https://cr-birding.org/node/3549) at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 1 1cy at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs).

 Sanderling (Calidris alba) Mangalsala pier, Riga, 25-Jul-2021. © Igors Denisovs
Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) Mangalsala pier, Riga, 25-Jul-2021. © Igors Denisovs
22.07.2021.
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Sunezers lake, Daugavpils (E. & V.Smislovs). Rare during summer months. Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) 2 MM at Sunezers lake, Daugavpils (E. & V.Smislovs). Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 1 1cy at Gauja river mouth, Riga district (I.Denisovs).

 Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) Sunezers lake, Daugavpils, 22-Jul-2021. © Edgars Smislovs
Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) Gauja river mouth, Riga district, 22-Jul-2021. © Igors Denisovs
20.07.2021.
Common Cuckoo (Cuculus canorus) 1 vocalizing around 4:40 a.m. at Likupeni surroundings, Saldus district (K.Millers), 1 vocalizing at Lauteri surroundings, Limbazi district (G.Graubics). Late songs.

  
19.07.2021.
Sanderling (Calidris alba) 1 at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). First autumn migrant record. Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 2 1cy at Mangalsala pier, 1 2cy at Mangalsala - Vecaki shore line, Riga (I.Denisovs).

 Sanderling (Calidris alba) Mangalsala pier, Riga, 19-Jul-2021. © Igors Denisovs
Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) Mangalsala pier, Riga, 19-Jul-2021. © Igors Denisovs
17.07.2021.
Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) 2 at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). First autumn migrants record.

 Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres) Mangalsala pier, Riga, 17-Jul-2021. © Igors Denisovs
14.07.2021.
Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii) 1 at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). First autumn migrant record.

 Temminck's Stint (Calidris temminckii) Mangalsala pier, Riga, 14-Jul-2021. © Igors Denisovs
13.07.2021.
Brambling (Fringilla montifringilla) 1 singing at Berzciems cemetery, Tukums district (V.Smislovs). Extremely rare during summer months.

  
12.07.2021.
Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica) 9 ad (4 MM,5 FF) at Engure shore line, Tukums district (E. & V.Smislovs). Red Knot (Calidris canutus) 1 at Lielupe river mouth, Jurmala, 1 at Ragaciems shore line, 1 at Engure shore line, Tukums district (E. & V.Smislovi). First autumn migrant records for both species. Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) 1 at Mersrags, Talsu district (E.Smislovs). Present also on 13.07.2021. (E.Smislovs).

 Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) Mersrags, Talsu district, 12-Jul-2021. © Edgars Smislovs
11.07.2021.
Little Stint (Calidris minuta) 2 at Ragaciems shore line, Tukums district (M.Riherts). First autumn migrant record.

  
10.07.2021.
Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea) 2 ad at Satini fish ponds, Saldus district (K.Millers, I.Grinerte), 10 ad at Skisterciems shore line, Limbazi district (S.Laime), 5 at Lielupe river mouth, Jurmala (I.Gaile). Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) 1 ad at Skisterciems shore line, Limbazi district (S.Laime). First autumn migrant records for all the species.

 Broad-billed Sandpiper (Limicola falcinellus) in the center of the image with Curlew Sandpipers (Calidris ferruginea) Skisterciems, Limbazi district, 10-Jul-2021. © Sandis Laime
06.07.2021.
Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) 1 ad at Garupe shoreline, Riga district (I.Denisovs).		 Mediterranean Gull (Ichthyaetus melanocephalus) Garupe, Riga district, 06-Jul-2021. © Igors Denisovs