Local wintering birds 2017/2018

Last update 11.03.2018. at 19:08:25
   
Anser/Branta Geese (Anser/Branta sp.) ~550-600 incl. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) >150; Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) >200; Greylag Goose (Anser anser) >30; Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) >50 at Nica fields, Nica county, at least since 22.12.2018. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). On 06.01.2018. ~2000 incl. Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) >1000; Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) >150; Greylag Goose (Anser anser) >40; Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) >20 (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). On 19.01.2018. >2000 Anser sp. (K.Millers). On 23.01.2018., when >2000 Anser sp., G.Grandans, R.Rekmanis. On 30.01.2018., when Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) 14; Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 5; Greylag Goose (Anser anser) 14, K.Millers. On 12.02.2018., when >2000 Anser sp., K.Millers. 16.02.2018., when >250 Anser sp., K.Millers. Last record: 21. and 22.02.2018., when >2000 Anser sp., I.Mednis.

 Anser serrirostris/albifrons
Taiga Bean Goose (Anser fabalis) at least 6 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 03.01.2018. (M.Tirums). Last record: 07.01.2018., when >10, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

 
Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 4000 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.12.2017. (G.Grandans). Last record: 07.01.2018., when ~4000, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

 
Tundra Bean Goose (Anser serrirostris) 1 at Sausa Daugava, Kekava county, since 10.02.2018. (E. & V.Smislovs). Last record: 04.03.2018., when found dead, E. & V.Smislovs, A.Arnicans.

 
Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) 500 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.12.2017. (G.Grandans). Last record: 07.01.2018., when >500, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

 
Greylag Goose (Anser anser)at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 03.01.2018. (M.Tirums). Last record: 07.01.2018., when >10, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

 
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) at least 250 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.12.2017. (G.Grandans). Last record: 07.01.2018., when >200, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

 
Tundra Swan (Cygnus columbianus) 25 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 17.12.2017. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). 03.01.2018., when 40-50, M.Tirums. Last record: 05.01.2018., when 320, A.Klepers.

 
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 4 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.12.2017. (G.Grandans). Largest number on 03.01.2018., when 8 (4 MM & 4 FF/2cy), M.Tirums. Last record: 05.01.2018., when 5 (4 MM and 1 F/2cy), A.Klepers.

 
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 F at Cirava, Aizpute county, since 15.01.2018. (R.Rekmanis). Last record: 23.01.2018., R.Rekmanis, G.Grandans.

 
Gadwall (Anas strepera) 1 ad M at Kekavina river, Kekava, since 24.01.2018. (R.Grinerte). Last record: 31.01.2018., R.Grinerte.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 200 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.12.2017. (G.Grandans). 03.01.2018., when 22, M.Tirums. Last record: 05.01.2018., when 12 (8 MM & 4 FF/2cy), A.Klepers.

 
Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) 1 in the ditch at Laveri, Carnikava county, since 14.01.2018. (I.Grinerte et al.). Last record: 16.01.2018., I.Mardega.

 
Northern Pintail (Anas acuta) 20 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.12.2017. (G.Grandans). 03.01.2018., when 5 (1 M & 4 FF2cy), M.Tirums. Last record:05.01.2018., when 3 (1 M & 2 FF/2cy), A.Klepers.

 
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 50 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.12.2017. (G.Grandans). Last record: 03.01.2018., when 1 F/2cy, M.Tirums.

 
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) at least 20 (6 MM & 14 FF/2cy) at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga since 02.01.2018. (U.Piterans). Largest number: 10.01.2018., when 28 (12 MM, 16 FF/2cy), I.Denisovs. Last record: 10.03.2018., when 18 (10MM & 8FF), I.Denisovs (none on 03.03.2018. (I.Denisovs)).

Anas crecca 
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 1 F/2cy at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 07.01.2018. (M.Tirums). Last record: 13.01.2018., I.Grinerte.

 
Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca) 1 F/2cy at at Biekengravis, Riga, since 13.01.2018. (J.Vigulis). Last record: 19.01.2018., M.Kilups.

 
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 F/2cy in Sunupe, Daugavpils, since 26.11.2017. (A.Erts). Last record: 31.01.2018., A.Erts.

Aythya ferina
Common Pochard (Aythya ferina) 1 M/2cy in the ditch at Laveri, Carnikava county, since 14.01.2018. (I.Grinerte et al.). Last record: 10.02.2018., K.Millers, F.Mariko.

 
Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 01.01.2018. (A.Klepers). Largest number on 24.01.2018., when 4, M.Kilups. Last record: 31.01.2018., when 4, A.Klepers.

 
Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) 2 (ad M and F/2cy) at Nica fields, Nica county. At least since 22.12.2017. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte). On 19.01.2018. 2 ad MM (seen at the same time) and 1 F/2cy, K.Millers. Last record when 1 ad M and F/2cy on 16.02.2018., K.Millers. Last record: 03.03.2018., when 1 ad M, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

Circus cyaneus 
Merlin (Falco columbarius) 1 2cy at Kalngale fields, Carnikava county, since 12.12.2017. (I.Mardega). Last record: 16.01.2017., A.Klepers.

 Falco columbarius
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) 1 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 01.01.2018. (A.Klepers). 2 on 18.01.2018., M.Kilups. Last record: 10.02.2018., when 5, E. & V.Smislovs.

Rallus aquaticus
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 3 at Sarkandaugava distributary, Riga, since 02.01.2018. (U.Piterans). Last record when 3 individuals on 07.01.2018., I.Denisovs. Last record: 03.03.2018., when 4 (2 ad & 2 2cy), I.Denisovs.

 Gallinula chloropus
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) 2 at Darzini distributary, Salaspils county, since 07.01.2018. (M.Tirums). Last record: 25.01.2018., when 2 (incl. 1 ad), K.Millers.

 
Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) at least 1500 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 05.12.2017. (G.Grandans). Last record: 07.01.2018., when >2500, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

 
Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria) 52 at Uzava river floodplain fields, Ventspils county, since 17.12.2017. (E. & V.Smislovs, A.Kurockins). Last record: 07.01.2018., when >500, K.Millers, I.Grinerte.

 Pluvialis apricaria
Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) 2 flushed from ditch at Pavilosta, Pavilosta county, since 17.01.2018. (R.Rekmanis, V.Videnieks). Last record: 27.02.2018., when 2, R.Rekmanis.

 
Robin (Erithacus rubecula) 1 at Kviesu str., Liepaja, since 18.01.2018. (R.Rekmanis). Last record: 23.01.2018., G.Grandans, R.Rekmanis.

 
Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 2 at Pavilosta, Pavilosta county, since 17.01.2018. (R.Rekmanis, V.Videnieks). Last record: 27.02.2018., when 1, R.Rekmanis.

 
Redwing (Turdus iliacus) 2 together with 5 Fieldfares (Turdus pilaris) at Mangalsala, Riga, since 23.02.2018. (I.Denisovs). 01.03.2018., when 2 at Vecdaugava, I.Denisovs. Last record: 05.03.2018., when 1 at Vecdaugava, I.Denisovs.

Turdus iliacus
Mistle Thrush (Turdus viscivorus) 1 at Laveri, Carnikava county, since 26.01.2018. (I.Mardega). Last record: 29.01.2018., A.Klepers.

 Turdus viscivorus
White Wagtail (Motacilla alba) 1 at Daugava river, Daugavpils, since 26.12.2018. (A.Erts). Last record: 13.01.2018., A.Erts.

 Motacilla alba
Water Pipit (Anthus spinoletta) 1 at Liepaja harbor S pier, Liepaja, since 06.01.2018. (K.Millers, I.Grinerte, A.Klepers). Last record: 16.02.2018., K.Millers. Anthus spinoletta
   
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