SIGHTING RECORD #38934 |
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Observer
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Event Date
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17/09/2021 16:41 |
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Duration
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5 mins
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Location
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Skerries Islands, Portrush, Co. Antrim |
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Reported location
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55.21933892691069,-6.6486963728915 |
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Platform
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Land |
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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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2 |
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Max
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3 |
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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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Just off west end of the Skerries |
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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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N/A |
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Environment
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Sea state
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Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. |
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Swell
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< 1 m |
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Wind force
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0: Calm |
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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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88 |
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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 |
