SIGHTING RECORD #45159 |
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Observer
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| Paddy Roche - Passage East Ferry Skipper & IWDG |
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Event Date
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29/11/2023 13:40 |
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Duration
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2 mins
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Location
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Hook Head, Co. Wexford ( 52.1125,-6.9300 ) |
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Reported location
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52.1233904109538,-6.9459045379557 |
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Platform
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Headland/spit |
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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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2 |
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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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Close to the west side of headland |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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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 m |
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Wind force
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4: Moderate breeze |
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Wind direction
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NW |
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Glare (°)
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30 |
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Visibility
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> 20 km |
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Cloud cover
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50 |
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Water depth (m)
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12 |
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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Clear good vis |
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Effort Watch
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No |
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Optics
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spotting scope |
