SIGHTING RECORD #42404 |
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Observer
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| Kevin McKiernan - Dolphin Watch Kilrush |
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Event Date
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02/02/2023 16:45 |
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Duration
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0 mins
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Location
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Cappa, Nr. Kilrush, Co. Clare |
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Reported location
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52.623454378725086,-9.513049075927732 |
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Platform
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Other vessel/unspecified vessel |
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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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5 |
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Best
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5 |
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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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1 |
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Calves
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0 |
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Notes
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Species ID confirmed by video clips sent to IWDG. Described as not very active |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Direction of Travelling
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West |
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Environment
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Sea state
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Large wavelets. Crests begin to break. Some whitecaps. |
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Swell
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< 1 m |
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Wind force
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4: Moderate 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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6-10 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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none |
