SIGHTING RECORD #42392 |
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Observer
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| Anna Melescik - Public | | Phil Brady - Public |
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Event Date
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29/01/2023 10:30 |
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Duration
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60 mins
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Location
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Bray Head, Co. Wicklow ( 53.1910,-6.0833 ) |
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Reported location
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53.1921454923493,-6.0770561546087 |
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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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2 |
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Best
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4 |
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Max
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5 |
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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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Images a little too distant but video and description provided confirm these being hbr. porpoises. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Travelling
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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3: Gentle breeze |
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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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16-20 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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binoculars |
