SIGHTING RECORD #37254 |
Observer
|
|
Nicholas Mitchell - West Cork Birdwatch Ireland | Lydia Gay - Public | Denis O'Regan - IWDG | |
Event Date
|
20/04/2021 18:03 |
Duration
|
20 mins
|
Location
|
Simon's Cove, Clonakilty Bay, Co. Cork |
Reported location
|
51.57203221088278,-8.8145589331055 |
|
Platform
|
Land |
Species
|
basking shark |
Number seen
|
Min
|
3 |
Best
|
3 |
Max
|
3 |
Group comprised (qty)
|
Adult
|
3 |
Juveniles
|
0 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
|
Multiple reports: Still present at 18:25 |
Known animals
|
- |
Photos
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Behaviour
|
Feeding |
Direction of Travelling
|
N/A |
Environment
|
Sea state
|
Ripples like fish scales. No foam crests. |
Swell
|
< 1 m |
Wind force
|
0: Calm |
Wind direction
|
var |
Glare (°)
|
|
Visibility
|
1-5 km |
Cloud cover
|
75 |
Water depth (m)
|
|
Precipitation (rain/fog)
|
slight fog/mist |
Effort Watch
|
No |
Optics
|
binoculars and spotting scope |