Sightings search
Find out where cetaceans (porpoises, dolphins and whales) and other megafauna species like basking sharks, have been seen near you. Our database of over 15,000 validated sightings is updated daily, reflecting the latest sightings around the Irish coast. For more detailed analysis and mapping facilities, you can explore our "Advanced Search" link below, or for detailed analysis from 93 locations watched regularly by experienced observers go to Effort Watches.
Search results
40 matches found. Click the species name for more details.
| Date | Species | Animals | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2010 | basking shark | 2 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 3 Dec 2009 | large whale species | 1 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 2 Nov 2009 | minke whale | 1 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 27 Sep 2009 | bottlenose dolphin | 6 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 1 Jul 2009 | basking shark | 3 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 29 Jun 2009 | basking shark | 1 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 24 Jun 2009 | basking shark | 1 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 22 Jun 2009 | bottlenose dolphin | 5 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 13 Nov 2008 | common dolphin | 2 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 4 Nov 2007 | harbour porpoise | 1 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 4 Sep 2007 | bottlenose dolphin | 5 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 3 Sep 2007 | bottlenose dolphin | 5 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 2 Sep 2007 | bottlenose dolphin | 5 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 24 Jun 2007 | bottlenose dolphin | 20 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 9 Jun 2007 | basking shark | 1 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 24 May 2007 | bottlenose dolphin | 2 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 23 May 2007 | bottlenose dolphin | 3 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 22 May 2007 | bottlenose dolphin | 2 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 8 May 2007 | "dolphin" species | 4 | Kinsale, Cork |
| 4 May 2007 | basking shark | 1 | Kinsale, Cork |
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Publication policy
We welcome researchers and managers using this search facility. If records are used in publications, either scientific or popular we would ask you to include the following line: "All records are validated and available on www.iwdg.ie". We would really appreciate any copies of publications that have used these data so we can track the use of the site and make any improvements.
We welcome researchers and managers using this search facility. If records are used in publications, either scientific or popular we would ask you to include the following line: "All records are validated and available on www.iwdg.ie". We would really appreciate any copies of publications that have used these data so we can track the use of the site and make any improvements.
