SIGHTING RECORD #36421 |
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Observer
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| Demelza Donkin-Green - Public | | Sian Johnston - Public |
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Event Date
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23/10/2020 12:15 |
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Duration
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10 mins
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Location
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Red Bay, Waterfoot, Co. Antrim |
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Reported location
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55.0727829873867,-6.0283610601045 |
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Platform
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Land |
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Species
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dolphin species |
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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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20 |
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Max
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30 |
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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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Multiple reports of what may have been the same bottlenose dolphins....also reported off Murlough Bay area at 15:07..awaiting video on validation. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding
Travelling
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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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3: Gentle breeze |
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Wind direction
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N |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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6-10 km |
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Cloud cover
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0 |
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Water depth (m)
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30 |
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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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binoculars |
