SIGHTING RECORD #37801 |
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Observer
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| Douglas Cecil - Skipper, Rathlin Express Island Ferry |
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Event Date
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15/06/2021 16:15 |
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Duration
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20 mins
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Location
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Rathlin Sound, Co. Antrim |
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Reported location
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55.2389697480226,-6.2383715808392 |
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Platform
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Ferry |
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Species
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bottlenose dolphin |
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Number seen
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Min
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15 |
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Best
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17 |
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Max
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20 |
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Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
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10 |
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Juveniles
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8 |
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Calves
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2 |
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Notes
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Observed c3 km north of Ballycastle |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Bow-riding
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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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3: Gentle breeze |
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Wind direction
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S |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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11-15 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 |
