SIGHTING RECORD #46776

Observer
Angela O' Kelly - Public
Event Date 21/05/2024 00:00
Duration 5 mins
Location Kilcummin Head, Killala Bay, Co. Mayo ( 0.0000,0.0000 )
Reported location 54.2981438732682,-9.1752798110247
Platform Fishing vessel
Species minke whale
Number seen
Min 1
Best 1
Max 1
Group comprised (qty)
Adult 0
Juveniles 0
Calves 0
Notes Observed by a fisherman. It came and swam around the boat a number of times, appeared quite "playful". They were baiting lobster pots and sent me a video on the day.
Known animals -
Photos
Behaviour
Direction of Travelling N/A
Environment
Sea state Ripples like fish scales. No foam crests.
Swell < 1 m
Wind force 2: Light breeze
Wind direction n/a
Glare (°)
Visibility 11-15 km
Cloud cover
Water depth (m)
Precipitation (rain/fog)
Effort Watch No
Optics none
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