SIGHTING RECORD #52408 |
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| Event Date | 15/03/2026 14:40 | |
| Duration | 15 mins | |
| Location | Howth Head, Co. Dublin ( 53.3730,-6.0510 ) | |
| Reported location | 53.37327951405934,-6.0295380698839 | |
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| Platform | Headland/spit | |
| Species | harbour porpoise | |
| Number seen | ||
| Min | 3 | |
| Best | 3 | |
| Max | 5 | |
| Group comprised (qty) | ||
| Adult | 0 | |
| Juveniles | 0 | |
| Calves | 0 | |
| Notes | A few HP a few hindred meters off shore under gulls during 60 minute effort watch | |
| Known animals | - | |
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| Behaviour |
Feeding |
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| Direction of Travelling | N/A | |
| Environment | ||
| Sea state | Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. | |
| Swell | < 1 m | |
| Wind force | 5: Fresh breeze | |
| Wind direction | SW | |
| Glare (°) | ||
| Visibility | > 20 km | |
| Cloud cover | 75 | |
| Water depth (m) | ||
| Precipitation (rain/fog) | None | |
| Effort Watch |
Location: Howth Head Time started: 2026-03-15 14:10:00 Time ended: 2026-03-15 15:10:00 |
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| Optics | binoculars | |