SIGHTING RECORD #45841 |
Observer
|
|
James Crymble - RSPB Rathlin | |
Event Date
|
25/03/2024 10:00 |
Duration
|
30 mins
|
Location
|
Keem, Achill Island, Co. Mayo ( 0.0000,0.0000 ) |
Reported location
|
53.964276366562906,-10.184167926655 |
|
Platform
|
Land |
Species
|
common dolphin |
Number seen
|
Min
|
5 |
Best
|
5 |
Max
|
6 |
Group comprised (qty)
|
Adult
|
5 |
Juveniles
|
0 |
Calves
|
0 |
Notes
|
No images, however hourlass noted on validation |
Known animals
|
- |
Photos
|
Behaviour
|
Milling Breaching |
Direction of Travelling
|
N/A |
Environment
|
Sea state
|
Small wavelets. Glassy crests - not breaking. |
Swell
|
< 1 m |
Wind force
|
3: Gentle breeze |
Wind direction
|
SE |
Glare (°)
|
|
Visibility
|
> 20 km |
Cloud cover
|
100 |
Water depth (m)
|
10 |
Precipitation (rain/fog)
|
Rain |
Effort Watch
|
No |
Optics
|
spotting scope |