SIGHTING RECORD #46776 |
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Observer
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Event Date
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21/05/2024 00:00 |
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Duration
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5 mins
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Location
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Kilcummin Head, Killala Bay, Co. Mayo ( 0.0000,0.0000 ) |
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Reported location
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54.2981438732682,-9.1752798110247 |
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Platform
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Fishing vessel |
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Species
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minke whale |
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Number seen
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Min
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1 |
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Best
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1 |
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Max
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1 |
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Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
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0 |
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Juveniles
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0 |
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Calves
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0 |
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Notes
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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. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Direction of Travelling
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N/A |
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Environment
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Sea state
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Ripples like fish scales. No foam crests. |
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Swell
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< 1 m |
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Wind force
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2: Light breeze |
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Wind direction
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n/a |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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11-15 km |
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Cloud cover
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Water depth (m)
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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Effort Watch
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No |
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Optics
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none |
