SIGHTING RECORD #51923 |
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Observer
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Event Date
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12/12/2025 12:38 |
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Duration
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5 mins
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Location
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Killiney Bay, Co. Dublin ( 53.2670,-6.1000 ) |
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Reported location
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53.23968135129571,-6.067480797961542 |
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Platform
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Land |
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Species
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large fin |
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Number seen
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Min
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2 |
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Best
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2 |
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Max
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2 |
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Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
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2 |
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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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Reported to IWDG as "possible" Orcas. Too large to be porpoise or seal. Steady pace, creating smalling bow wave.
ED: PW spoke with observer and details seem encouraging for Killer whales. Also spoke with colleagues in HWDT who confirm that the last known sighting of JC & Aquarius were Nov. 22nd with another possible sighting Nov. 30th. So this suggests they're not on their W. Isles feeding grounds, which adds more gravitas to this record |
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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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South |
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Environment
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Sea state
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Flat as a mirror. |
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Swell
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n/a |
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Wind force
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1: Light air |
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Wind direction
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S |
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Glare (°)
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15 |
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Visibility
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> 20 km |
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Cloud cover
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0 |
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Water depth (m)
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100 |
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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0.0 |
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Effort Watch
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No |
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Optics
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none |
