SIGHTING RECORD #45161 |
Observer
|
|
Dave O' Connor - Wolfhound Adventure Tours | |
Event Date
|
30/11/2023 09:30 |
Duration
|
5 mins
|
Location
|
Howth Head, Co. Dublin ( 53.3730,-6.0510 ) |
Reported location
|
53.38605207802643,-6.04767135336 |
|
Platform
|
Headland/spit |
Species
|
harbour porpoise |
Number seen
|
Min
|
1 |
Best
|
1 |
Max
|
1 |
Group comprised (qty)
|
Adult
|
0 |
Juveniles
|
0 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
|
Just north of Puck Rock in big seas. |
Known animals
|
- |
Photos


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Behaviour
|
Feeding |
Direction of Travelling
|
N/A |
Environment
|
Sea state
|
Moderate, longer waves. Many whitecaps. Some spray. |
Swell
|
1-2 m |
Wind force
|
6: Strong breeze |
Wind direction
|
NE |
Glare (°)
|
|
Visibility
|
11-15 km |
Cloud cover
|
88 |
Water depth (m)
|
|
Precipitation (rain/fog)
|
showers |
Effort Watch
|
No |
Optics
|
none |