SIGHTING RECORD #45850

Observer
Dave O' Connor - Wolfhound Adventure Tours
Event Date 26/03/2024 10:40
Duration 20 mins
Location Howth Head, Co. Dublin ( 53.3730,-6.0510 )
Reported location 53.38460632252693,-6.0432135405151
Platform Headland/spit
Species harbour porpoise
Number seen
Min 3
Best 3
Max 4
Group comprised (qty)
Adult 0
Juveniles 0
Calves 0
Notes 3-4 East of Nose of Howth in Easterly swell. Including yellowish female with calf previously observed here on March 19th 2024. Observed during 75 minute land based effort watch.
Known animals -
Photos







Behaviour Feeding
Direction of Travelling N/A
Environment
Sea state Large wavelets. Crests begin to break. Some whitecaps.
Swell 1-2 m
Wind force 4: Moderate breeze
Wind direction NE
Glare (°)
Visibility 6-10 km
Cloud cover 100
Water depth (m)
Precipitation (rain/fog) drizzle
Effort Watch Location: Howth Head

Time started: 2024-03-26 10:30:00

Time ended: 2024-03-26 11:45:00
Optics binoculars
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