SIGHTING RECORD #36841 |
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Observer
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Event Date
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10/01/2021 08:50 |
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Duration
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50 mins
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Location
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Dunmore East, Co. Waterford |
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Reported location
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52.13746124089333,-6.9782624233203 |
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Platform
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Land |
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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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30 |
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Best
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40 |
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Max
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50 |
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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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Large group moving slowly around the entrance to Waterford Harbour. Difficult to see markings as the sun was low and behind them. |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Milling
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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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2: Light breeze |
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Wind direction
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W |
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Glare (°)
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20 |
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Visibility
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6-10 km |
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Cloud cover
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25 |
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Water depth (m)
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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None |
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Effort Watch
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No |
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Optics
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none |
