SIGHTING RECORD #36841 |
Observer
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Event Date
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10/01/2021 08:50 |
Duration
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50 mins
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Location
|
Dunmore East, Co. Waterford |
Reported location
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52.13746124089333,-6.9782624233203 |
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Platform
|
Land |
Species
|
common dolphin |
Number seen
|
Min
|
30 |
Best
|
40 |
Max
|
50 |
Group comprised (qty)
|
Adult
|
0 |
Juveniles
|
0 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
|
Large group moving slowly around the entrance to Waterford Harbour. Difficult to see markings as the sun was low and behind them. |
Known animals
|
- |
Photos
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Behaviour
|
Milling |
Direction of Travelling
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N/A |
Environment
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Sea state
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Ripples like fish scales. No foam crests. |
Swell
|
< 1 m |
Wind force
|
2: Light breeze |
Wind direction
|
W |
Glare (°)
|
20 |
Visibility
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6-10 km |
Cloud cover
|
25 |
Water depth (m)
|
|
Precipitation (rain/fog)
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None |
Effort Watch
|
No |
Optics
|
none |