SIGHTING RECORD #36433 |
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Observer
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| Sinead Phelan - Public | | Caoimhe O' Brien Moran - Public | | John Crowley - Public |
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Event Date
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23/10/2020 10:59 |
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Duration
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0 mins
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Location
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Newtown Cove, Nr. Tramore, Co. Waterford |
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Reported location
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52.127037251648005,-7.154250095214882 |
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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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1 |
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Best
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2 |
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Max
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3 |
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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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0 |
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Calves
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0 |
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Notes
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Multiple reports of large whales reported to IWDG over course of the day from Newtown Head. This image by John Crowley of "blow" is consistent with these being fin whales. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding
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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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Moderate, longer waves. Many whitecaps. Some spray. |
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Swell
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1-2 m |
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Wind force
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3: Gentle breeze |
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Wind direction
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n/a |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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> 20 km |
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Cloud cover
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0 |
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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 |
