Local wintering birds 2010/2011

 

Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 ad M at Darzini, Riga. Since 05.12.2010. (J.Vigulis, I.Markuse). Last observation: 25.01.2011. K.Millers

Anas penelope

Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 ad F at Vidumgravis, Ventspils. Since 04.01.2011. (M.Tirums). Last observation: 23.01.2011. G.Grandans, A.Avotins jun., R.Rekmanis
 

Pochard
(Aythya ferina) 8 (5 MM and 3 FF) at Liepaja harbour near L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja. Since 20.12.2010. (K.Millers). Last observation: at least 3 MM 13.02.2011. at Liepaja harbour near S pier, K.Millers
 

Pochard
(Aythya ferina) 3 MM at Darzini, Riga. Since 02.01.2011. (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Last observation: 2 MM - 30.01.2011. M.Kilups and others
 

Little Grebe
(Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at Zirgusala, Liepaja lake, Liepaja. Since 01.12.2010. (K.Millers). Last observation: 12.02.2011. K.Millers
 

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 3 at Darzini, Riga. Since 05.12.2010. (J.Vigulis, I.Markuse). Maximal observed number: 5 - 16.12.2010. A.Avotins jun. Last observation: 3 - 25.01.2011. K.Millers
 

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 in Iecavas river, Iecava. Since 26.01.2011. (E.Laucis). Last observation: 16.02.2011. E.Laucis
 

Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus) 1 ad F at L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja. Since 20.12.2010. (K.Millers). 2 (ad F and unindentified age) on 06.01.2011. K.Millers. Last observation: 1 ad F 22.01.2011. V.Roze, K.Millers, V.Adamsons
Falco peregrinus

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Darzini, Riga. Since 06.01.2011. (M.Tīrums). Last observation: 25.01.2011. G.Grandans, A.Klepers
 

Common Moorhen
(Gallinula chloropus) 2 (ad un 2cy) Sarkandaugava, Riga. Since 14.01.2011. (K.Millers, I.Denisovs). Last observation: 1 06.02.2011. M.Kilups
 
Turtle Dove(Streptopelia turtur) 1 at Kviesu street - 1st winter record for Latvia, Liepaja. Since 13.12.2010. (S.Berzina). Last observation: 18.02.2011. at Noliktavas/Kviesu street, Liepaja, S.Berzina Streptopelia turtur
Ural Owl (Strix uralensis) 1 at Botanical garden, Riga. At least since 21.01.2011. (B. garden employee information). Last observation: 26.01.2011. I.Brediks
 

Lapland Bunting (Calcarius lapponicus) 1 at L.B.T. grain terminal – 1st winter record for Latvia, Liepaja. Since 22.12.2010. (M.Strazds, M.Tirums). Maximal observed number: at least 8 - 09.01.2011. K.Millers, G.Grandans, E.Laucis and also 14.01.2011. at least 8 individuals - K.Millers, V.Roze, V.Adamsons., 12 - 30.01.2011. S.Berzina. Last observation: 11 - 12.02.2011. K.Millers
Calcarius  laponicus

 

Pochard (Aythya ferina) 8 (5 MM and 3 FF) at Liepaja harbour near L.B.T. grain terminal, Liepaja. Since 20.12.2010. (K.Millers). Last observation: at least 3 MM 13.02.2011. at Liepaja harbour near S pier, K.Millers