Local wintering birds 2011/2012

Last update 17.03.2012. at 16:56:06
   
Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 41 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.20112. (K.Millers). Last record: 07.01.2012., when 42, K.Millers, G.Grandans, E.Laucis.

 
White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 1cyat pit ponds near Iecava, Iecava county, since 14.12.2011. (E.Laucis). Last record: 21.12.2011. E.Laucis.

 
White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 2cy at Nica fields, Nica county, since 31.12.2011. (K.Millers). Last record: 06.01.2012. U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis.

Anser albifrons
White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.20112. (K.Millers). Last record: 08.01.2012., when 5, M.Jaunzemis.

 
Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 4 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 31.12.2011. (K.Millers). Last record: 06.01.2012., when 5, U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis.

Anser anser
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 3 at Stakldanga, Aizpute county, since 19.12.2011. (V.Farnasts). Last record: 25.12.2011., when 3, V.Farnasts.

 
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 7 at Annas, Babite county, since 01.01.2012. (A.Mankus). Last record: 03.01.2012., when 7, K.Millers.

 
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 8 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.2012. (K.Millers). Last record: 08.01.2012., when 5, M.Jaunzemis.

 
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) ~ 40 at Klampju ciems, Nica fields, Nica county, since 06.01.2012. (U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis). Last record: 08.01.2012., when 43 (counted in photo), E.Laucis, G.Grandans.

Branta leucopsis
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 5 at Ezerkrasts, Liepaja lake, Liepaja, since 31.01.2011. (M.Sidorenko, I.Vilcina). Last record: 11.01.2012., when 5, S.Rabkevics, A.Platais.

 
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 6 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.01.2012. (M.Tirums). Last record: 06.01.2012., when 6, D.Boiko, V.Farnasts.

Branta canadensis
Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) 30 at Stakldanga, Aizpute county, since 19.12.2011. (V.Farnasts). Last record: 25.12.2011., when 30, V.Farnasts.

 
Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) 40 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 31.12.2011. (K.Millers). Last record: 05.01.2012., when 46, K.Millers.

 
Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) ~150 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.20112. (A.Klepers et al.). Last record: 06.01.2012., when ~170, D.Boiko, V.Farnasts.

 
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) 120 at Stakldanga, Aizpute county, since 19.12.2011. (V.Farnasts). Last record: 25.12.2011., when 120, V.Farnasts.

 
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) 23 on the field at Klive, Babite county, since 25.12.2011. (J.Vigulis, I.Markuse). Last record: 30.12.2011., when 17, K.Millers.

 
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) 73 on fields at Jaunmuiza, Skrunda county, since 25.12.2011. (V.Farnasts). Last record: 04.01.2012., when 47, V.Farnasts.

 
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) 250 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 31.12.2011. (K.Millers). Last record: 05.01.2012., when 326, K.Millers.

 
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) ~860 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.20112. (A.Klepers et al.). Last record: 06.01.2012., when ~650, D.Boiko, V.Farnasts.

 
Gadwall(Anas strepera) 1 M 2cy at Daugava river near bird tower, Kengarags, Riga, since 23.01.2012. (U.Piterans, G.Grandans). Last record: 31.01.2012., M.Briedis.

 
Eurasian Wigeon(Anas penelope) 2 MM at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.20112. (A.Klepers et al.). Maximum number: 08.01.2012., when 2 MM and 3 FF, M.Jaunzemis. Last record: 15.01.2012., when 1 M (I.Freiberga, K.Vilks).

 
Eurasian Wigeon(Anas penelope) 1 at Musa river, Bauska, since 15.01.2012. (E.Laucis). Last record: 21.01.2012., E.Laucis. No more present on 29.01.2012. (E.Laucis).

 
Eurasian Wigeon(Anas penelope) 1 M at Daugava river near bird tower, Kengarags, Riga, since 23.01.2012. (G.Grandans). Last record: 24.01.2012., D. and S.Elferts.

 
Eurasian Wigeon(Anas penelope) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 23.01.2012. (U.Piterans, G.Grandans). Last record: 05.02.2012., U.Piterans.

Anas penelope
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F at pit ponds near Iecava, Iecava county, since 09.01.2012. (G.Grandans, E.Laucis). Last record: 15.01.2012., E.Laucis.

 
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) at least 1 F/2cy at L.B.T. grain terminal aquatory, Liepaja, since 15.01.2012. (A.Klepers). Last record: 26.01.2012., when 1 F/2cy, K.Millers.

 
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 at Daugava river near Riteri, Plavinas county, since 20.01.2012. (G.Grandans). Last record: 22.02.2012., S.Rabkevics, A.Platais.

 
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 1 F at Daugava river Kengarags near bird tower, Riga, since 23.01.2012. (U.Piterans, G.Grandans). Last record: 31.01.2012., M.Briedis.

 
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 27.01.2012. (S.Rabkevics, A.Platais). Last record: 28.01.2012., A.Erts. Not re-found on 01.02.2012., A.Erts.

 
Teal (Anas crecca) 1 M at pit ponds near Iecava, Iecava county, since 07.12.2011., when 2 birds were present (E.Laucis). Last record: 02.01.2012., M.Tirums.

 
Teal (Anas crecca) 1 M Daugava river near Riteri, Plavinas county, since 21.01.2012. (K.Vilks). Last record: 22.02.2012., S.Rabkevics, A.Platais.

 
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at pit ponds near Iecava, Iecava county, since 11.12.2011. (E.Laucis). Last record: 09.01.2012., G.Grandans, E.Laucis.

 
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 at Zirgu sala, Liepaja, since 01.01.2012. (K.Millers, M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 24.01.2012., when 2, K.Millers.

 
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 3 at Musa river, Bauska, since 16.01.2012. (E.Laucis). Last record: 29.01.2012., when 4, E.Laucis.

 
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 22.01.2012. (I.Brediks, I.Bojare). Largest number: 29.01.2012., when 4, U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis. Last record: 05.02.2012., when 2, U.Piterans.

Tachybaptus ruficollis
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 F/2cy at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 31.01.2012. (R.Rekmanis). Last record: 03.02.2012., E.Laucis.

 
Northern Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 F/2cy at Nica fields, Nica county, since 23.01.2012. (K.Millers). Last record: 26.02.2012., at Zirgu sala, Liepaja, A.Avotins jun., R.Rekmanis.

 
Common Kestrel(Falco tinnunculus) 1 M at Grobina area, Grobina county, since 08.02.2012. (K.Millers). Last record: 14.02.2012., K.Millers.

 
Merlin(Falco columbarius) 1 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.2012. (A.Klepers et al.). Last record: 03.02.2012., E.Laucis.

 
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 22.01.2012. (I.Brediks, I.Bojare). Last record: 29.01.2012., R.Rekmanis.

 
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Puska river, Adazi military landfill, Adazi county, since 07.02.2012. (I.Mardega). Last record: 12.02.2012., I.Kiecis.

Rallus aquaticus
Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 11.01.2012. (G.Grandans). Last record: 04.02.2012., I.Denisovs.

Gallinula chloropus
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 29 on fields at Jaunmuiza, Skrunda county, since 15.12.2011. (V.Farnasts). Last record: 30.12.2011., when 49, V.Farnasts.

 
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 55 at Grieteni, Saldus county, since 25.12.2011. (M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 01.01.2012., when 80, M.Tirums.

 
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 500 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 31.12.2011. (K.Millers). Last record: 06.01.2012., when ~ 150, U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis.

 
Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) 62 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.20112. (A.Klepers et al.). Last record: 08.01.2012., when 50, M.Jaunzemis.

 
European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) ~300 on fields at Jaunmuiza, Skrunda county, since 07.12.2011. (V.Farnasts). Last record: 11.01.2012., when 49, V.Farnasts.

 
European Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) 16 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 01.01.2012. (K.Millers, M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 05.01.2012., when 19, K.Millers, E.Millere.

 
Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) 1 raised from ditch at Basi, Kuldiga county, since 15.12.2011. (A.Vejkajs). Last record: 21.12.2011., A.Vejkajs.

 
Eurasian Skylark (Alauda arvensis) 2 on Golodova dam, Liepaja lake, Liepaja, since 15.01.2012. (M.Tirums, U.Piterans et al.). Last record: 21.12.2011., when 2, K.Millers, G.Grandans et al.

Alauda arvensis
Woodlark (Lullula arborea) 2 Pulvera str., Liepaja, since 31.01.2012. (K.Millers). Last record: 08.02.2011., when 2, K.Millers.

Lullula arborea
Horned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) 4 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 02.01.2012. (A.Klepers et al.). Last record: 07.01.2012., when 4, K.Millers, G.Grandans, E.Laucis.

Eremophila alpestris
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Garkalne, Garkalne county, since 24.12.2011. (V.Vintulis). Last record: 21.01.2012., V.Vintulis.

Erithacus rubecula
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 2 at Zirgu sala, Liepaja, since 31.12.2011. (K.Millers). Last record: 28.01.2012., when 1, J.Jansons.

Erithacus rubecula
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 behind "Kursa" in dunes, Liepaja, since 01.01.2012. (K.Millers, M.Jaunzemis). Largest number: 23.01.2012., when at least 2, K.Millers. Last record: 28.01.2012., when 2, J.Jansons.

Erithacus rubecul
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 behind supermarket "Zoom", Riga, since 22.01.2012. (I.Brediks, I.Bojare). Last record: 25.01.2012., M.Kilups.

 
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 2 at Mangalu pussala, Riga, since 24.01.2012. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 28.01.2012., when 1, D. and S.Elferts.

 
Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 1 behind "Kursa" in dunes, Liepaja, since 23.01.2012. (K.Millers). Last record: 26.01.2012., D. and S.Elferts.

 
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) 1 behind "Kursa" in dunes, Liepaja, since 01.01.2012. (M.Jaunzemis, K.Millers). Latest records: 23.01.2012., when at least 2, K.Millers, 26.01.2012., when 2, M.Tirums.

Turdus philomelos
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) 1 Mangalu pussala, Riga, since 17.01.2012. (K.Millers, E.Millere). Last record: 24.01.2012., I.Deņisovs.

Turdus philomelos
Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) 1 behind supermarket "Zoom", Riga, since 22.01.2012. (I.Brediks, I.Bojare). Last record: 25.01.2012., M.Kilups.

 
Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) 1500 at Nicas fields, Nica county, since 31.12.2011. (K.Millers). Last record: 08.01.2012., when 1500, E. Laucis, G.Grandans.

 
Hedge Accentor (Dunnock)(Prunella modularis) 1 at Zirgu sala, Liepaja, since 31.12.2011. (K.Millers). Largest number: 21.01.2012., when 3, A.Avotins jun., K.Millers et al. Last record: 28.01.2012., when 1, J.Jansons.

 
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 at Cimza river, Rauna county, since 01.01.2012. (E.Dzenis). Last record: 04.01.2012., K.Millers.

Motacilla cinerea
Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) 1 at Old forts, Liepaja, since 08.01.2012. (E.Laucis, G.Grandans). Likely the same bird on 21.01.2012. behind "Kursa" in dunes, Liepaja, (G.Grandans et al.), distance between points ~380m. Last record behind "Kursa" in dunes: 23.01.2012., K.Millers.

Anthus pratensis
Eurasian Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 1 at Mangalsala pier, Riga, since 10.01.2012. (U.Piterans, I.Denisovs). Largest number: 20.01.2012., when 2, I.Denisovs. Last record: 01.02.2012., when 1 at Mangalsala pier, I.Denisovs.

Anthus petrosus
Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 3 near Ainazi pier, Salacgriva county, since 22.12.2011. (A.Klepers). Last record: 03.03.2012., when at least 10, D. and S.Elferts.

 
Common Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 2 Zirgu sala, Liepaja, since 06.01.2012. (K.Millers). Largest number: 23.01.2012., when 3, R.Rekmanis. Last record: 08.02.2012., when 2, K.Millers.  
Falco tinnunculus