SIGHTING RECORD #50762

Observer
Mark O'Connor - Field Studies Ireland
Joshua Nueva - Public
Molly Bell - Public
Event Date 22/07/2025 19:10
Duration 30 mins
Location St. John's Point, Co. Donegal ( 54.5680,-8.4458 )
Reported location 54.510,-8.564
Platform Multiple: land & boat based
Species humpback whale
Number seen
Min 2
Best 2
Max 2
Group comprised (qty)
Adult 1
Juveniles 0
Calves 0
Notes Image confirms this is HBIRL089 aka "Hook". I n area since 11:35 same day. See 2nd image by J. Neuva. M. Bell writes: One animal far towards Killybegs/St John's with the Kiwi Girl and other boats, visible for most of the watch. Another animal a bit closer in and more westerly - saw white discolouration on the dorsal fin which looked similar to #139 but couldn't get good enough photos to determine. This animal eventually disappeared after 20 mins. Ed: 3rd image is consistent with this being HBIRL139
Known animals -
Photos



Behaviour Feeding
Travelling
Direction of Travelling N/A
Environment
Sea state Small waves getting longer. Many whitecaps.
Swell 1-2 m
Wind force n/a
Wind direction n/a
Glare (°)
Visibility 11-15 km
Cloud cover 0
Water depth (m) 45
Precipitation (rain/fog)
Effort Watch No
Optics none
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