The most important avifaunistic observations in Silesia in 2019

In 2019 two new species for the Silesian Ornithological
Region – Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus and Black-shouldered
Kite Elanus caeruleus were recorded. Other interesting
findings were: the 5th record of Ring-
-necked Duck Aythya collaris, 7th record of Rosy
Starling Pastor roseus in present times and 9th
record of Rock Pipit Anthus petrosus. Worth noticing
are also: the first breeding attempt after 40
years by Great White Egret Ardea alba and the
3rd breeding case of Ural Owl Strix uralensis.
At the end of 2019 r. the checklist of birds of
the Silesian Ornithological Region comprised
387 species.