SIGHTING RECORD #49567 |
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Observer
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| Michael Reilly - Bird Watcher |
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Event Date
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19/03/2025 12:05 |
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Duration
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0 mins
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Location
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Eagle Island, Mullet Peninsula, Co. Mayo ( 0.0000,0.0000 ) |
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Reported location
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54.28820478438474,-10.090088794555662 |
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Platform
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Land |
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Species
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common dolphin |
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Number seen
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Min
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100 |
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Best
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150 |
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Max
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200 |
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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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2nd of 3 species observed from Dun Na Mbo car park during 60 minute watch between 11:45-12:45. Described as 100's of CDs outside of Eagle Island. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Travelling
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Direction of Travelling
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South-west |
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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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n/a |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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16-20 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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None |
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Effort Watch
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No |
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Optics
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binoculars and spotting scope |
