SIGHTING RECORD #48881 |
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Observer
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| Kevin McKiernan - Dolphin Watch Kilrush | | Brian Clohessy - Public |
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Event Date
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27/11/2024 12:17 |
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Duration
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0 mins
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Location
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Ardmore Point, Shannon Estuary, Co. Kerry |
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Reported location
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52.59043431964482,-9.442667911376951 |
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Platform
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Other vessel/unspecified vessel |
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Species
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humpback 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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In area west of Ardmore Pt. area on Kerry side. Presumably the same indivudual observed yesterday from Tarbert-Killimer ferry. Breached at 12:17, but foggy conditions resulted in a failed IWDG RIB trip out in the afternoon. So still no fluke or dorsal fin ID on it. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding
Breaching
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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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n/a |
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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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1-5 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 |
