SIGHTING RECORD #52333 |
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Observer
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| Niall T. Keogh - IWDG, BWI, GMIT |
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Event Date
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20/02/2026 08:35 |
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Duration
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15 mins
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Location
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Dalkey, Co. Dublin ( 53.2830,-6.0830 ) |
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Reported location
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53.274,-6.086 |
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Platform
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Land |
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Species
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bottlenose dolphin |
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Number seen
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Min
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3 |
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Best
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5 |
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Max
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4 |
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Group comprised (qty)
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Adult
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3 |
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Juveniles
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1 |
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Calves
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0 |
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Notes
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Observations from Dillon's Park (near Sorrento Point). Group of 3-5 Bottlenose Dolphins (probably four, including a juvenile/immature) noted breaching, rushing at the surface, tail slapping, herding etc off Lamb Island. Initially thought to be feeding but then confirmed as an attack on a single Harbour Porpoise. Video footage obtained. One dolphin in particular seemed to be leading the charge on attacking the porpoise (chasing it and forcing it/throwing it out of the water) while the others often appeared to stay back a short distance away or circle in for a look from time to time. The group moved off to the north towards The Forty Foot area, continuing the attack/chase on the porpoise the whole time and when lost from view.
De: Antagonists were the local Dublin BND group known as the "Molly Malones". |
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Known animals
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- |
Photos
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Behaviour
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Milling
Breaching
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Direction of Travelling
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N/A |
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Environment
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Sea state
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Small waves getting longer. Many whitecaps. |
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Swell
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< 1 m |
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Wind force
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4: Moderate breeze |
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Wind direction
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SW |
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Glare (°)
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Visibility
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6-10 km |
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Cloud cover
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Water depth (m)
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Precipitation (rain/fog)
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None |
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Effort Watch
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No |
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Optics
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binoculars and spotting scope |
