SIGHTING RECORD #42404 |
Observer
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Kevin McKiernan - Dolphin Watch Kilrush | |
Event Date
|
02/02/2023 16:45 |
Duration
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0 mins
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Location
|
Cappa, Nr. Kilrush, Co. Clare |
Reported location
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52.623454378725086,-9.513049075927732 |
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Platform
|
Other vessel/unspecified vessel |
Species
|
common dolphin |
Number seen
|
Min
|
5 |
Best
|
5 |
Max
|
5 |
Group comprised (qty)
|
Adult
|
0 |
Juveniles
|
1 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
|
Species ID confirmed by video clips sent to IWDG. Described as not very active |
Known animals
|
- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Direction of Travelling
|
West |
Environment
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Sea state
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Large wavelets. Crests begin to break. Some whitecaps. |
Swell
|
< 1 m |
Wind force
|
4: Moderate breeze |
Wind direction
|
W |
Glare (°)
|
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Visibility
|
6-10 km |
Cloud cover
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Water depth (m)
|
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
|
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Effort Watch
|
No |
Optics
|
none |