SIGHTING RECORD #45186 |
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Observer
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| Deirdre Lee Plante - Public |
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Event Date
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03/12/2023 12:00 |
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Duration
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3 mins
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Location
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Youghal Harbour, Co. Cork |
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Reported location
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51.95375990125251,-7.843198254704475 |
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Platform
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Land |
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Species
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harbour porpoise |
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Number seen
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Min
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4 |
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Best
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6 |
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Max
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10 |
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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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Reported to IWDG as dolphins or Hbr. porpoises off the Green's Quay area, but video sent with report shows slow rolling motion typical of HP. Other video also sent shows common dolphins in the harbour on same day. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding
Milling
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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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1: Light air |
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Wind direction
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E |
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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 |
