SIGHTING RECORD #44763 |
Observer
|
|
Dave O' Connor - Wolfhound Adventure Tours | |
Event Date
|
25/09/2023 18:15 |
Duration
|
2 mins
|
Location
|
Inishmor, Aran Islands, Co. Galway ( 53.1330,-9.6670 ) |
Reported location
|
53.158695541394685,-9.6262433083008 |
|
Platform
|
Ferry |
Species
|
common dolphin |
Number seen
|
Min
|
3 |
Best
|
4 |
Max
|
6 |
Group comprised (qty)
|
Adult
|
0 |
Juveniles
|
0 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
|
Seen briefly from Inis Mor ferry during crossing. |
Known animals
|
- |
Photos
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Behaviour
|
Travelling Breaching |
Direction of Travelling
|
N/A |
Environment
|
Sea state
|
Moderate, longer waves. Many whitecaps. Some spray. |
Swell
|
1-2 m |
Wind force
|
6: Strong breeze |
Wind direction
|
W |
Glare (°)
|
|
Visibility
|
16-20 km |
Cloud cover
|
38 |
Water depth (m)
|
|
Precipitation (rain/fog)
|
none |
Effort Watch
|
No |
Optics
|
none |