SIGHTING RECORD #42398 |
Observer
|
|
Fionnbarra O' Luanaigh - Public | |
Event Date
|
30/01/2023 15:31 |
Duration
|
30 mins
|
Location
|
Mine Head, Co. Waterford |
Reported location
|
52.06336803028626,-7.4107576642075 |
|
Platform
|
Headland/spit |
Species
|
fin whale |
Number seen
|
Min
|
3 |
Best
|
4 |
Max
|
4 |
Group comprised (qty)
|
Adult
|
4 |
Juveniles
|
0 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
|
Seen 1 this morning and probably 4 at around 15.00. |
Known animals
|
- |
Photos
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Behaviour
|
Feeding Travelling |
Direction of Travelling
|
N/A |
Environment
|
Sea state
|
Ripples like fish scales. No foam crests. |
Swell
|
< 1 m |
Wind force
|
2: Light breeze |
Wind direction
|
W |
Glare (°)
|
20 |
Visibility
|
16-20 km |
Cloud cover
|
0 |
Water depth (m)
|
45 |
Precipitation (rain/fog)
|
Haze at distance |
Effort Watch
|
No |
Optics
|
binoculars and spotting scope |