SIGHTING RECORD #38945 |
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Observer
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| Colin Barnes - Cork Whale Watch |
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Event Date
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18/09/2021 14:00 |
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Duration
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0 mins
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Location
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Kedge Island, Co. Cork |
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Reported location
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51.38515239179134,-9.398356445312503 |
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Platform
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Whalewatching vessel |
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Species
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common dolphin |
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Number seen
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Min
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200 |
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Best
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250 |
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Max
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300 |
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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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3rd of 3 sightings of 4 hr whale watch trip |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Bow-riding
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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 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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11-15 km |
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Cloud cover
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0 |
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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 |
