SIGHTING RECORD #45862

Observer
Gemma O'Connor - IWDG
Event Date 28/03/2024 17:30
Duration 5 mins
Location Broadhaven Bay, Co. Mayo ( 0.0000,0.0000 )
Reported location 54.2849218445229,-9.8970967903733
Platform Headland/spit
Species common dolphin
Number seen
Min 1
Best 1
Max 1
Group comprised (qty)
Adult 0
Juveniles 0
Calves 0
Notes Hourglass seen as the dolphin breached. Difficult conditions due to swell. Sea birds present in bay but no frenzy’s. Manx Shearwaters have returned.
Known animals -
Photos
Behaviour Breaching
Direction of Travelling N/A
Environment
Sea state Large wavelets. Crests begin to break. Some whitecaps.
Swell 2+ m
Wind force 4: Moderate breeze
Wind direction SE
Glare (°)
Visibility 16-20 km
Cloud cover
Water depth (m)
Precipitation (rain/fog)
Effort Watch No
Optics spotting scope
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