SIGHTING RECORD #49394 |
Observer
|
|
Brendan Hennessy - Public | |
Event Date
|
02/02/2025 15:30 |
Duration
|
20 mins
|
Location
|
Gortnakilla, Bantry Bay, Co. Cork ( 51.611997,-9.698758 ) |
Reported location
|
51.58035702462931,-9.7983995700145 |
|
Platform
|
Land |
Species
|
dolphin species |
Number seen
|
Min
|
1 |
Best
|
3 |
Max
|
4 |
Group comprised (qty)
|
Adult
|
0 |
Juveniles
|
0 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
|
Off Gortavallig area near the old disused Copper mines |
Known animals
|
- |
Photos
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Behaviour
|
Breaching |
Direction of Travelling
|
N/A |
Environment
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Sea state
|
Moderate, longer waves. Many whitecaps. Some spray. |
Swell
|
1-2 m |
Wind force
|
6: Strong breeze |
Wind direction
|
SW |
Glare (°)
|
|
Visibility
|
11-15 km |
Cloud cover
|
13 |
Water depth (m)
|
15 |
Precipitation (rain/fog)
|
|
Effort Watch
|
No |
Optics
|
binoculars |