SIGHTING RECORD #44763 |
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Observer
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| Dave O' Connor - Wolfhound Adventure Tours |
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Event Date
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25/09/2023 18:15 |
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Duration
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2 mins
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Location
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Inishmor, Aran Islands, Co. Galway ( 53.1330,-9.6670 ) |
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Reported location
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53.158695541394685,-9.6262433083008 |
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Platform
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Ferry |
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Species
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common dolphin |
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Number seen
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Min
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3 |
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Best
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4 |
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Max
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6 |
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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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Seen briefly from Inis Mor ferry during crossing. |
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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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Moderate, longer waves. Many whitecaps. Some spray. |
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Swell
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1-2 m |
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Wind force
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6: Strong breeze |
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Wind direction
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W |
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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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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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none |
