SIGHTING RECORD #50459

Observer
Dave O Connor - Wolfhound Adventure Tours
Event Date 16/06/2025 09:50
Duration 1 mins
Location Howth Head, Co. Dublin ( 53.3730,-6.0510 )
Reported location 53.37605325024982,-6.0348538319336
Platform Headland/spit
Species harbour porpoise
Number seen
Min 2
Best 3
Max 3
Group comprised (qty)
Adult 0
Juveniles 0
Calves 0
Notes 1st of 2 sightings of 2 species during 150 minute effort watch. Seen surfacing twice or three times. appered to be 3 close together so likely a mother, juvenile and newborn. Interestingly, on June 16th 2024 the first newborn was observed in the area also.
Known animals -
Photos
Behaviour Travelling
Direction of Travelling N/A
Environment
Sea state Ripples like fish scales. No foam crests.
Swell < 1 m
Wind force 1: Light air
Wind direction W
Glare (°)
Visibility > 20 km
Cloud cover 13
Water depth (m)
Precipitation (rain/fog) none
Effort Watch Location: Howth Head

Time started: 2025-06-16 09:30:00

Time ended: 2025-06-16 12:00:00
Optics binoculars
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