SIGHTING RECORD #45854 |
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Event Date | 27/03/2024 10:14 | |
Duration | 2 mins | |
Location | Howth Head, Co. Dublin ( 53.3730,-6.0510 ) | |
Reported location | 53.38660459953099,-6.0454827960876 | |
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Platform | Headland/spit | |
Species | harbour porpoise | |
Number seen | ||
Min | 1 | |
Best | 1 | |
Max | 2 | |
Group comprised (qty) | ||
Adult | 0 | |
Juveniles | 0 | |
Calves | 0 | |
Notes | 1st of 2 HP sightings during 80 minute land based effort watch from Howth | |
Known animals | - | |
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Behaviour |
Travelling |
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Direction of Travelling | N/A | |
Environment | ||
Sea state | Large wavelets. Crests begin to break. Some whitecaps. | |
Swell | 1-2 m | |
Wind force | 5: Fresh breeze | |
Wind direction | SE | |
Glare (°) | ||
Visibility | > 20 km | |
Cloud cover | 75 | |
Water depth (m) | ||
Precipitation (rain/fog) | none | |
Effort Watch |
Location: Howth Head Time started: 2024-03-27 10:10:00 Time ended: 2024-03-27 11:30:00 |
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Optics | binoculars |