SIGHTING RECORD #31222 |
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Observer
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| Ian Enlander - DOE (NI) & IWDG | | David Galbraith - Commercial fisherman |
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Event Date
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16/07/2019 13:02 |
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Duration
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5 mins
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Location
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Portmuck, Island Magee, Co. Antrim ( 54.8330,-5.7111 ) |
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Reported location
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54.89406268286476,-5.7600163916015 |
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Platform
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Multiple: land & boat based |
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Species
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Risso's dolphin |
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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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First spotted by David and Philip Galbraith who had closer views east of Muck Isl. Photos and video confirm Risso's. Travelling north with ebb tide. |
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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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SW |
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Glare (°)
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0 |
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Visibility
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11-15 km |
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Cloud cover
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38 |
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Water depth (m)
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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none |
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Effort Watch
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No |
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Optics
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binoculars and spotting scope |
