SIGHTING RECORD #39740 |
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Observer
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Event Date
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24/01/2022 09:00 |
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Duration
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5 mins
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Location
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Portrush, Co. Antrim ( 55.2000,-6.6800 ) |
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Reported location
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55.20921239296708,-6.6513466337585 |
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Platform
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Land |
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Species
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harbour porpoise |
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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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2 |
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Max
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3 |
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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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1 |
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Calves
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0 |
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Notes
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There was at least one adult. The second porpoise, I think it was a juvenile or a calf as it seemed a bit smaller and was swimming right next to the adult throughout the observation. For the behaviour, I think I arrived when they were feeding but I saw them leaving the area 2 minutes after. |
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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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Large wavelets. Crests begin to break. Some whitecaps. |
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Swell
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1-2 m |
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Wind force
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n/a |
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Wind direction
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n/a |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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16-20 km |
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Cloud cover
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38 |
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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 |
