SIGHTING RECORD #37256 |
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Observer
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| Mary Looby - Public | | Karen Meikle - Public |
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Event Date
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20/04/2021 19:58 |
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Duration
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30 mins
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Location
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Ballycroneen Bay, Nr. Power Head, Co. Cork |
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Reported location
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51.79860341988627,-8.130891219946285 |
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Platform
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Land |
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Species
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basking shark |
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Number seen
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Min
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5 |
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Best
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6 |
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Max
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8 |
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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. Awaiting further details on location...described as Ballyshane,which is inland. Biggest estimate off Ballybrannigan beach area my M. Looby. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding
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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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0: Calm |
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Wind direction
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SW |
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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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75 |
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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 |
