SIGHTING RECORD #48641 |
Observer
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Event Date
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22/10/2024 09:35 |
Duration
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30 mins
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Location
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Rathlin Island, Co. Antrim ( 0.0000,0.0000 ) |
Reported location
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55.31169141484429,-6.2337627464024 |
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Platform
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Island |
Species
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dolphin species, possibly harbour porpoise |
Number seen
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Min
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5 |
Best
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8 |
Max
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10 |
Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
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0 |
Juveniles
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0 |
Calves
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0 |
Notes
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Difficult to define the shape of the fin without binoculars but most likely porpoises. |
Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Feeding |
Direction of Travelling
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N/A |
Environment
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Sea state
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Small waves getting longer. Many whitecaps. |
Swell
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1-2 m |
Wind force
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n/a |
Wind direction
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n/a |
Glare (°)
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|
Visibility
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n/a |
Cloud cover
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50 |
Water depth (m)
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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Effort Watch
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No |
Optics
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none |