Local wintering birds 2015/2016

Last update 01.03.2016. at 13:39:01

Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) >37 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 16.12.2015., (K.Millers). Last record: 21.12.2015., when 10-20, J.Jansons, A.Mankus.

 
Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 1 at Daugava river near Kengarags, Riga, since 28.11.2015. (R.Matrozis). Last record: 27.02.2016., A.Majevskis.

Anser serrirostris
Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) >25at Nica fields, Nica county, since 16.12.2015., K.Millers. Last record: 21.12.2015., when 10, J.Jansons, A.Mankus.

 
Greylag Goose (Anser anser) >5 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 16.12.2015., K.Millers. Last record: 21.12.2015., when 30, J.Jansons, A.Mankus.

 
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 M at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 06.01.2016., S.Laime. Last record: 31.01.2016., E. & V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis.

Anas strepera
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 12 in Liepaja lake at Ezerkrasts, Liepaja, since 05.12.2015. (R.Rekmanis). Largest number >16 on 16.12.2015. K.Millers. Last record: 21.12.2015., when 4, J.Jansons, A.Mankus.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 at Daugava river near Kengarags, Riga, since 06.12.2015. (M.Riherts). Last record: 12.12.2015., V. & E.Smislovs, A.Kurockins.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 at Sausa Daugava, Kekava county, since 18.12.2015. (A.Dekants, I.Jakovlevs). At Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 06.01.2015., S.Laime. Last record: 31.01.2016. at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, E. & V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 2 at Roja harbour, Roja county, since 01.01.2016., when 1 ad M and 1 2cy M (A.Klepers). Last record: 03.01.2016., when 1 2cy M and 1 F, U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis.

 
Teal (Anas crecca) 1 F/1cy at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 16.12.2015. (E. & V.Smislovs). Last record: 26.12.2015., when 6 (4 MM and 2 FF) I.Denisovs.

 
Common Pochard (Aythia ferina) 1 M at S pier of Liepaja harbour, since 14.01.2016. (R.Rekmanis). Last record: 15.01.2016., R.Rekmanis.

 
Black-throated Loon (Gavia arctica) 1 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 12.01.2016. (A.Erts). Last record: 30.01.2016., A.Erts.

Gavia arctica
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at Venta river, Kuldiga, since 01.01.2016. (M.Jaunzemis, J.Jansons). Last record: 02.01.2016. R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans.

 
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 6 at Musa river near Bauska, Bauska, since 01.01.2016. (E.Laucis). Last record: 09.01.2016., when 7, E.Laucis.

 
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 06.01.2016. (S.Laime). Last record: 16.01.2016., when 1, E.Laucis et al.

Tachybaptus ruficollis
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 2 S pier of Liepaja Harbour. Since 06.01.2016. (R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans). 15.01.2016., when 2, R.Rekmanis. Last record: 17.01.2016., when 1, K.Millers et al.

 
Horned Grebe (Podiceps auritus) 2 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 06.12.2015. (R.Rekmanis). Last record: 21.12.2015., when 1, A.Mankus, J.Jansons.

Podiceps auritus
Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) 1 at Ezerkrasts, Liepaja, since 03.01.2016. (A.Klepers). Last record: 05.01.2016., R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans.

 
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Mersrags chanel, Mersrags county, since 03.01.2016. (U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis). Last record: 06.01.2016., U.Revalds.

 
Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 2 1cy at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county, since 15.12.2015. (E. & V.Smislovs). Last record: 02.01.2016., when 1 F/2cy, M.Kilups.

Circus cyaneus
Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 3 (2 ad MM and 1 F/1cy) at Nica fields, Nica county, since 16.12.2015., (K.Millers). Largest number: 09.01.2016., when 4 (2 ad MM, 3cy M and 1 2cy), K.Millers. Last record: 11.02.2016., when 3 (1 ad M, 1 3cy M, 1 2cy), K.Millers.

Circus cyaneus
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) 1 ad at Nica fields, Nica county, since 05.01.2016., (R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans). Last record: 10.01.2016., S.Laime.

 
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Ezerkrasts, Liepaja, since 02.01.2016., (G.Grandans, A.Avotins jun.). Last record: 17.01.2016., when 2, K.Millers.

 
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 06.01.2016. (S.Laime). Last record: 23.01.2016., when 2, M.Kilups et al.

Rallus aquaticus
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Sausa Daugava, Kekava county, Since 10.01.2016. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Last record: 16.01.2016., U.Lolans, E.Laucis.

 
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 2 at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 20.12.2015., (I.Jakovlevs et al.). Last record: 16.01.2016., when 7, I.Denisovs.

Gallinula chloropus
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 06.01.2016. (S.Laime). 12.01.2016., when 3 (incl. 1 ad and 2 2cy), K.Millers. Last record: 16.01.2016., when >4 2cy, E.Smislovs.

Gallinula chloropus
Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 3 at Sausa Daugava, Kekava county, since 10.01.2016. (E.&V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). 13.01.2016., when 2, K.Millers. Last record: 16.01.2016., when 2, G.Grandans et al.

Lymnocryptes minimus
Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 10.01.2016. (R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans). Last record: 16.01.2016., G.Grandans et al.

 
Stock Dove (Columba oenas) 42 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 05.01.2016., (R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans). Last record: 17.01.2016., when 8, R.Rekmanis, I.Ozola.

Columba oenas
Wood Pigeon (Columba palumbus) 3 (1 + 2) at Nica fields, Nica county, since 05.01.2016., (R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans). Last record: 17.01.2016., when 2, M.Tirums, I.Brediks et al.

 
Skylark (Alauda arvensis) >40 at Nica fields, Nica county, since 05.01.2016., (R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans). On 06.01.2016. ~10, K.Millers. 10.01.2016., when 2, S.Laime. Last record: 17.01.2016., when 1 M.Tirums, E.Haberkorns et al.

Alauda arvensis
Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county, since 01.01.2016. (U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis). Last record: 02.01.2016., A.Klepers.

 
Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 2 at Zirgu isle, Liepaja, since 06.01.2016. (U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis). Last record: 09.10.2016., when 1, K.Millers.

 
Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 2 at Noliktavas str., Liepaja, since 06.01.2016. (U.Piterans, R.Rekmanis). Last record: 09.10.2016., when 1, S.Laime.

 
Dunnock (Prunella modularis) 1 at Zirgusala, Liepaja, since 03.01.2016. (A.Klepers). Last record: 17.01.2016., K.Millers.

 
White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) 1 at Kolka, Dundaga county, since 30.11.2016. (M.Ievins). Last record: 01.01.2016., R.Rekmanis.

 
White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) 1 at Mangalsala, Riga, since 02.12.2015. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 30.12.2015., I.Denisovs.

Motacilla alba
White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) 1 at Starpinupite estuary, Engure county, since 20.12.2015. (M.Rihters). Last record: 03.01.2016., M.Rihters.

 
Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 at Ezerkrasts meadow, Liepaja, since 22.11.2015. (R.Rekmanis, M.Mamis). Last record: 02.01.2016., G.Grandans et. al.

Anthus spinoletta
Rock Pipit (Anthus petrosus) 1 at/on S pier of Liepaja harbour. Since 12.01.2016. (S.Laime). Last record: 17.01.2016., U.Piterans et al.

Anthus petrosus
Carrion Crow (Corvus corone) 1 at Karosta, Liepaja. Since 15.11.2011., D.Krigens. Records on 2016.: 09.01.2016., S.Laime. Last record 15.01.2016., when at Atmodas blvd., U.Piterans et al.

Corvus corone
Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 2 cy at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 01.01.2016. (K.Millers). Last record: 31.01.2016., E. & V.Smislovs, R.Matrozis.

Emberiza schoeniclus
Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 M at Ezerkrasts, Liepaja, since 06.01.2016. (K.Millers). Last record: 09.01.2016., K.Millers.

 
Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) 1 M at Nica fields, Nica county, since 06.01.2016. (K.Millers). Last record: 10.01.2016., S.Laime.

 
Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) at Nica fields, Nica county, since 02.01.2016., when > 60 (G.Grandans et al.). 05.01.2016., when 50 + 4, R.Rekmanis, U.Piterans. Last record: 17.01.2016., when 6, R.Rekmanis, I.Ozola.

Carduelis flavirostris
Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) 7 at S pier surroundings of Liepaja harbour, since 14.01.2016. (R.Rekmanis). 16.01.2016., when 8, J.Jansons. Last record:17.01.2016., when 5, M.Tirums, I.Brediks et al.