SIGHTING RECORD #51901 |
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Observer
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| Dave O Connor - Wolfhound Adventure Tours |
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Event Date
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09/12/2025 14:40 |
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Duration
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10 mins
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Location
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Howth Head, Co. Dublin ( 53.3730,-6.0510 ) |
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Reported location
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53.3866375517297,-6.0566001072761 |
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Platform
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Headland/spit |
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Species
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harbour porpoise |
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Number seen
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Min
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3 |
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Best
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3 |
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Max
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4 |
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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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3 in reasonably calm water out of the big swell from storm Bram. Followed by gulls. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding
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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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Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. |
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Swell
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< 1 m |
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Wind force
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6: Strong breeze |
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Wind direction
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S |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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n/a |
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Cloud cover
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100 |
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Water depth (m)
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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Light rain |
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Effort Watch
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No |
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Optics
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none |
