SIGHTING RECORD #36837 |
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Observer
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Event Date
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09/01/2021 15:43 |
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Duration
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6 mins
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Location
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Bray Head, Valentia Island, Co. Kerry |
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Reported location
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51.93217727417495,-10.50717497858 |
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Platform
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Headland/spit |
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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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2 |
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Best
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3 |
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Max
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4 |
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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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Yellow blaze on flank but v distant to see hourglass pattern
Other notes: Typical common dolphin leaping |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Breaching
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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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2: Light breeze |
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Wind direction
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NE |
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Glare (°)
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30 |
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Visibility
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16-20 km |
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Cloud cover
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13 |
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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 |
