SIGHTING RECORD #48627 |
|
Observer
|
|
| Dave O Connor - Wolfhound Adventure Tours |
|
|
Event Date
|
16/10/2024 12:24 |
|
Duration
|
10 mins
|
|
Location
|
Howth Head, Co. Dublin ( 53.3730,-6.0510 ) |
|
Reported location
|
53.38618245772457,-6.0519658264084 |
|
|
|
Platform
|
Headland/spit |
|
Species
|
harbour porpoise |
|
Number seen
|
|
Min
|
3 |
|
Best
|
3 |
|
Max
|
3 |
|
Group comprised (qty)
|
|
Adult
|
0 |
|
Juveniles
|
0 |
|
Calves
|
0 |
|
Notes
|
one notched female with calf observed at 12.24. One other individual observed here at 14.15. Photo ID shots show later sighting not one of earlier pairing. Gull snatched fish from area where HP was feeding at 14.15 |
|
Known animals
|
- |
Photos
|
|
Behaviour
|
Feeding
|
|
Direction of Travelling
|
N/A |
|
Environment
|
|
Sea state
|
Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. |
|
Swell
|
< 1 m |
|
Wind force
|
2: Light breeze |
|
Wind direction
|
SE |
|
Glare (°)
|
|
|
Visibility
|
6-10 km |
|
Cloud cover
|
100 |
|
Water depth (m)
|
|
|
Precipitation (rain/fog)
|
none |
|
Effort Watch
|
No |
|
Optics
|
binoculars |
