SIGHTING RECORD #32392 |
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Observer
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| Tony Murray - NPWS Wexford |
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Event Date
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21/01/2020 10:00 |
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Duration
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1 mins
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Location
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Hook Head, Co. Wexford ( 52.1125,-6.9300 ) |
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Reported location
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52.044338708003174,-6.8332433203125 |
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Platform
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Headland/spit |
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Species
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fin whale |
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Number seen
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Min
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2 |
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Best
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2 |
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Max
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2 |
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Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
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2 |
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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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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding
Travelling
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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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Flat as a mirror. |
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Swell
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< 1 m |
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Wind force
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0: Calm |
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Wind direction
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var |
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Glare (°)
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0 |
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Visibility
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1-5 km |
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Cloud cover
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88 |
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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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binoculars and spotting scope |
