SIGHTING RECORD #48941 |
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Observer
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| Patrick Galvin - Shannon Pilot |
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Event Date
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10/12/2024 13:45 |
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Duration
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0 mins
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Location
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Killimer, Shannon Estuary, Co. Clare |
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Reported location
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52.59301531567043,-9.424643466796873 |
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Platform
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Other vessel/unspecified vessel |
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Species
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bottlenose dolphin |
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Number seen
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Min
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15 |
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Best
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15 |
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Max
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15 |
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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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There was also about 15 Bottlenose dolphins spotted about 3 miles to the east of the reported position. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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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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Ripples like fish scales. No foam crests. |
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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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NE |
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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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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 |
