SIGHTING RECORD #42761 |
Observer
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Event Date
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01/04/2023 15:18 |
Duration
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3 mins
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Location
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Crow Head, Beara Peninsula, Co. Cork |
Reported location
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51.58829881255471,-10.139819615469 |
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Platform
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Headland/spit |
Species
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cetacean species |
Number seen
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Min
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1 |
Best
|
1 |
Max
|
1 |
Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
|
1 |
Juveniles
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0 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
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Reported to IIWDG as a probable minke and could well be, but no real description. Awaiting further details on validation. |
Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Breaching |
Direction of Travelling
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N/A |
Environment
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Sea state
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Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. |
Swell
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1-2 m |
Wind force
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6: Strong breeze |
Wind direction
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N |
Glare (°)
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0 |
Visibility
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16-20 km |
Cloud cover
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13 |
Water depth (m)
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40 |
Precipitation (rain/fog)
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|
Effort Watch
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No |
Optics
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binoculars |