SIGHTING RECORD #47411 |
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Observer
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Event Date
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15/07/2024 08:35 |
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Duration
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15 mins
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Location
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Healy's Island, Near Kilkee, Co. Clare |
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Reported location
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52.65662314655,-9.7290339320898 |
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Platform
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Headland/spit |
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Species
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bottlenose dolphin |
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Number seen
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Min
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8 |
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Best
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10 |
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Max
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12 |
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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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2 |
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Calves
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0 |
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Notes
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Travelling in a tight group up coast towards Kilkee direction |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Travelling
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Direction of Travelling
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North |
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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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NE |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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16-20 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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binoculars |
