SIGHTING RECORD #50673

Observer
Leontin - Public
Event Date 13/07/2025 15:00
Duration 20 mins
Location Donegal Bay, Co. Sligo
Reported location 54.53616787273337,-8.6939716745709
Platform Marine eco tour
Species humpback whale
Number seen
Min 1
Best 1
Max 1
Group comprised (qty)
Adult 0
Juveniles 0
Calves 0
Notes Humpback with 3 common dolphins bow riding. Awaiting further details that might help us establish which individual this is. Drone shots by Leontin taken from MV Kiwi Girl. Markings on fluke dorsal surface confirm this to be a resight of HBIRL139 (see 3rd image)
Known animals -
Photos



Behaviour Feeding
Direction of Travelling N/A
Environment
Sea state Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking.
Swell < 1 m
Wind force 2: Light breeze
Wind direction E
Glare (°)
Visibility 16-20 km
Cloud cover 0
Water depth (m)
Precipitation (rain/fog)
Effort Watch No
Optics binoculars
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