January 2022

Last update 03.02.2022. at 05:26:18
  
   
26.01.2022.
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F/2cy at Jugla canal, Riga (I.Denisovs). Quite rare during winter months.

 Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Jugla canal, Riga, 26-Jan-2022. © Igors Denisovs
25.01.2022.
Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) 1 2cy at Mangalsala, Riga (I.Denisovs). Quite rare during winter months.

 Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) Mangalsala, Riga, 25-Jan-2022. © Igors Denisovs
23.01.2022.
Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 78 at Nica parish "Jaunjozi", Dienvidkurzeme county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). In various numbers in the vicinity of Lake Liepaja at least since 16.01.2022, when a total of >150 individuals (K.Millers). Presumed the first migrants. Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 2 in the Baltic sea next to Mietrags, Dienvidkurzeme county (A.Klepers). Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja (I.Brediks, M.Tirums). Rare during winter months.

 Hedge Accentor (Dunnock) (Prunella modularis) Zirgu islet, Liepaja, 23-Jan-2022. © Ivars Brediks
22.01.2022.
Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) 2; Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 52; Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 2; Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 9 at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (A.Klepers et al.). On 23.01.2022. at the same place at least 5 Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis); 64 Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) and Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 2 (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Presumed first migrants. Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F/2cy at Daugava river next to Darzini, Riga (J.Vigulis). Quite rare during winter months. Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 ad F at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (A.Klepers et al.). On 23.01.2022. at Bernati polder, the same vicinity (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Quite rare during winter months. Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (A.Klepers). Present also on 23.01.2022. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Rare during winter months. Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (J.Vigulis), 1 vocalizing at Ezerkrasts next to Liepaja lake, Liepaja (A.Klepers et al.). Quite rare during winter months.

 Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county, 22-Jan-2022. © Andris Klepers
Northern Pintail(Anas acuta) Darzini, Riga, 22-Jan-2022. © Juris Vigulis
18.01.2022.
Eurasian Blackcap (Sylvia atricapilla) 1 M at Tukums (V.Adamsons). Rare during winter months.

  
17.01.2022.
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 ad M at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (K.Millers). Quite rare during winter months. Present at surroundings at least since 04.12.2021. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte).

 Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county, 17-Jan-2022. © Karlis Millers
16.01.2022.
Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 18 with 90 - 100 Greylag Geese (Anser anser) at Bernati polder, Dienvidkurzeme county (K.Millers). Presumed first migrants. Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 61 at Otaanki village, Dienvidkurzeme county (K.Millers). Presumed first migrants. Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) 1 F at Riga harbor, Riga (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months. Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 4 in the ditch at Skulte surroundings, Marupe county (M.Kilups, I.Kilupa). Quite rare during winter months. Purple Sandpiper (Calidris maritima) 1 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers, I.Mardega). Rare during winter months. Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 38 scattered and counted before roost at Seaside Park, Liepaja (K.Millers). Quite large number at one place during winter months.

 Greylag Goose (Anser anser) Otanki, Dienvidkurzeme county, 16-Jan-2022. © Karlis Millers
Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata) Riga harbor, Riga, 16-Jan-2022. © Igors Denisovs
Purple Sandpiper (Anser anser) Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, 16-Jan-2022. © Karlis Millers
Common Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) Seaside Park, Liepaja, 16-Jan-2022. © Karlis Millers
15.01.2022.
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F/2cy at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Saraiki surroundings, Dienvidkurzeme county (I.Mardega). Rare during winter months.

 Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, 15-Jan-2022. © Igors Denisovs
13.01.2022.
Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 at Birznieki, Adazi county (I.Denisovs).

 Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) Birznieki, Adazi county, 13-Jan-2022. © Igors Denisovs
07.01.2022.
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) 1 to SE at Kalngale fields, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). Rare during winter months.

 Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) Kalngale fields, Adazi county, 07-Jan-2022. © Igors Denisovs
06.01.2022.
Great Egret (Ardea alba) >8 at Jugla - Baltezers lake canal, Riga (I.Denisovs). In larger numbers quite rare during winter months.

 Great Egret (Ardea alba) Jugla - Baltezers lake canal, Riga, 06-Jan-2022. © Igors Denisovs
02.01.2022.
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 2 (M & 2cy/F); Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1; Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county (J.Vigulis). All species quite rare/rare during winter months.

 Eurasian Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) Mangalsala, Salaspils county 02-Jan-2022. © Juris Vigulis
01.01.2022.
Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 at Mangalsala, Riga (I.Denisovs). Quite rare during winter months.		 Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) Mangalsala, Riga, 01-Jan-2022. © Igors Denisovs