Local wintering birds 2018/2019

Last update 27.03.2019. at 20:38:32
   
White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 1cy at Kengarags, Riga, since 25.11.2018. (R.Matrozis, I.Gaile). Last record: 23.12.2018. E. & V.Smislovs.

Anser albifrons
White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 02.12.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Last record: 22.12.2018. J.Vigulis.

 
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 1 at Sunupe, Daugavpils, since 13.01.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 16.12.2019. A.Erts.

 
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) 5 next to Venta bridge at Skrunda, Skrunda county, since 19.12.2018., when 6 (L.Strazdina). Last record: 23.12.2018. A.Mankus.

 
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 at Zirgu islet, 4 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 06.01.2019. (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 4 next to Atteku islet in Liepaja lake, M.Tirums et al.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F/2cy at Mara pond, Riga, since 22.12.2018. (J.Vigulis). Last record: 15.02.2019. J.Vigulis.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F/2cy at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis, A.Mankus). Last record: 06.01.2019. V.Jaunzemis, M.Jaunzemis.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 F/2cy at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 13.01.2019. G.Grandans.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M at Ciecere river, Saldus. Since December. Last record: 13.01.2019. V.Jaunzemis.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 M at Suste river, Ezere vilage, Saldus county. Since 26.01.2019. (M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 23.02.2019. M.Jaunzemis.

 
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 3 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 12.01.2019. when 3, G.Grandans, A.Erts.

Anas crecca
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 18 (6 MM & 12 FF) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 09.01. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 27.01.2019. when 24 (10 MM & 14 FF/2cy) I.Denisovs.

Anas crecca
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 F at Sunupe river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 12.01.2019. G.Grandans, A.Erts.

 
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 M at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 07.01.2019. (M.Tirums). Last record: 08.02.2019. when 2 MM, R.Matrozis, V.Smislovs.

 
Steller's Eider (Polysticta stelleri) 1 F at Mangalsala pier, Riga, since 09.01.2019. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 19.03.2019. I.Denisovs.

Polysticta stelleri
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 3 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 22.12.2018. (M.Tirums). Last record: 15.01.2019. when 4, M.Kilups.

 
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). 2 individuals since 06.01.2019. (A.Erts). Last record: 13.01.2019. when 6, A.Erts.

Tachybaptus ruficollis
Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) 1 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 24.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 14.01.2019. G.Grandans.

Phalacrocorax carbo
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 at Sunupe river, Daugavpils, since 02.12.2018. (A.Erts). 8 individuals on 12.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 16.02.2019. when 8 at Daugavpils in different places (Daugava river, Sunupe river etc.), A.Erts.

Ardea alba
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 13 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 02.12.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). 3 individuals on 22.12.2018. (J.Vigulis). Last record: 07.01.2018. when 2, M.Tirums.

Ardea alba
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 8 at Bullupe river, Riga, since 23.12.2018. (A.Arnicans). 4 individuals on 13.01.2019. (J.Jonans). Last record: 16.01.2019. when 2, R.Matrozis,V.Smislovs.

 
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Jugla canal next to Kanala str., Riga, since 09.01.2019. (I.Mardega). Last record: 14.01.2019. I.Mardega.

 
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 at Dienvidsuseja river bank, Nereta county, since 12.01.2019. (K.Funts). Last record: 27.01.2019. when 1, K.Funts.

Ardea alba
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 1 at Olekte river, Kekava county, since 12.01.2019. (A.Platais). Last record: 17.02.2019. when 2, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

 
Great Egret (Ardea alba) 2 at Pavasari water reservoir, Marupe county, since 26.01.2019. (I.Orlova). Last record: 01.02.2019. when 1, O.Menesa.

 
Red Kite (Milvus milvus) 1 at Rude surroundings, Nica county, since 23.12.2018. (V. un M.Jaunzemji). Last record: at Nica fields, Nica county on 22.02.2019. K.Millers.

 
Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 3 (1 ad M & 2 1cy/F) at Nica fields, Nica county, at least since 18.11.2018. (K.Millers. I.Grinerte). 2 ad MM & 1 F/2cy on 25.01.2019. K.Millers. Last record: 02.03.2019. when 1 ad M, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

Circus cyaneus
Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 1 1cy at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county, since 12.12.2018. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 14.12.2018. I.Denisovs.

Circus cyaneus
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 02.12.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Last record: 07.01.2019. when 1, M.Tirums.

 
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 2 heard at Kisezers lake, Riga, since 31.12.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Last record: 06.01.2019. when 1, M.Kilups.

 
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Ezerkrasts sewage pipe, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (A.Mankus). Last record: 13.01.2019. M.Tirums et al.

 
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (V. & M.Jaunzemis). 2 individuals on 06.01.2019. (V. & M.Jaunzemis). Last record: 13.01.2019. when 1, K.Millers et al.

 
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 1 at Sunupe, Daugavpils, since 07.01.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 08.01.2019. G.Grandans.

 
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 3 (2 ad & 1 2cy) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 09.01. (I.Denisovs). Last record: 27.01.2019. I.Denisovs.

Gallinula chloropus
Eurasian Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) 1 at Grivinupite river Gauja NP, Priekuli county, since 06.01.2019. (A.Klepers). Last record: 07.02.2019. A.Klepers.

Scolopax rusticola
Glaucous Gull (Larus hyperboreus) 1 2cy at Mersrags harbour, Mersrags county, since 12.01.2019. (E. & V.Smislovs). Last record: 25.01.2019. M.Jaunzemis.

 
Hedge Accentor (Prunella modularis) 1 at Zirgu islet, Liepaja, since 23.12.2018. (A.Mankus). Last record: 13.01.2019. when >3, K.Millers, I.Brediks, A.Klepers.

 
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 1 M/2cy at Sunupe sewage ponds, Daugavpils, since 07.01.2019. (G.Grandans). Last record: 09.02.2019. A.Erts.

Motacilla cinerea
Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 on Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 09.11.2018. (K.Millers). Returning individual. The same as winter 2017/21018 from 06.01.2018. till at least 16.02.2018. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte et al.). Last record: 22.02.2019. K.Millers.

Anthus spinoletta
   
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