SIGHTING RECORD #39743 |
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| Event Date | 27/01/2022 12:17 | |
| Duration | 0 mins | |
| Location | Knockadoon Head, Co. Cork ( 51.8830,-7.8660 ) | |
| Reported location | 51.620817935417406,-7.84943575653076 | |
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| Platform | Headland/spit | |
| Species | large whale species | |
| Number seen | ||
| Min | 1 | |
| Best | 1 | |
| Max | 2 | |
| Group comprised (qty) | ||
| Adult | 0 | |
| Juveniles | 0 | |
| Calves | 0 | |
| Notes | 2nd of 2 sightings during 100 minute land based effort watch by P. Whooley, D. O' Regan, M. Jackson & A. Bialek. Blows only but observed on 3-4 occasions by DO' Regan. Details consistent with these being from fin whales. Way offshore . | |
| Known animals | - | |
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| Behaviour | ||
| Direction of Travelling | N/A | |
| Environment | ||
| Sea state | Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. | |
| Swell | 1-2 m | |
| Wind force | 3: Gentle breeze | |
| Wind direction | NW | |
| Glare (°) | 15 | |
| Visibility | 16-20 km | |
| Cloud cover | 63 | |
| Water depth (m) | ||
| Precipitation (rain/fog) | None | |
| Effort Watch |
Location: Knockadoon Head Time started: 2022-01-27 12:15:00 Time ended: 2022-01-27 13:55:00 |
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| Optics | binoculars and spotting scope | |