February 2023Last update 01.03.2023. at 14:24:06
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| 19.02.2023. Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) ~3000 together with ~8000 Tundra Bean Geese (Anser serrirostris) in various places at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) >60; Stock Dove (Columba oenas) >40 at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). One of first spring migrant records. |
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| 18.02.2023. Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 2 to SSW at Gauja river mouth, Adazi county (I.Denisovs). Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). One if first spring migrant records. Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) >5 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). Present since 22.01.2023. (A.Klepers et al.). Large number at one place during winter months. |
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| 16.02.2023. Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) 1 at Nica fields, Dienvidkurzeme county (A.Zacmanis). Present since 22.10.2022. (A.Zacmanis). Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 1 to SW at Ciecere parish, Saldus county (G.Graubics). First spring migrant record. |
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| 08.02.2023. Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) 1 2cy at Mangalsala pier, Riga (I.Denisovs). |
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| 07.02.2023. Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F at Mangalsala in the flock of ~1000 Mallards (Anas platyrhynchos), Riga (I.Brediks). Quite rare during winter months. |
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| 05.02.2023. Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 to W over Ugale, Ventspils county (N.Zeidaks). Rare during winter months. |