SIGHTING RECORD #40833 |
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Observer
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Event Date
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23/06/2022 13:45 |
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Duration
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1 mins
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Location
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Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim |
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Reported location
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55.26100171386696,-6.175780246582 |
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Platform
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Island |
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Species
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minke whale |
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Number seen
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Min
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1 |
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Best
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1 |
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Max
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2 |
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Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
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1 |
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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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Observed off Rue Pt on the SE tip of island |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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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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Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. |
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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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E |
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Glare (°)
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3 |
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Visibility
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> 20 km |
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Cloud cover
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25 |
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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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binoculars |
