Basic Information
Species: | Common dolphin |
Location: |
7mi off Bradda Head |
Date: | April 30, 2025 |
Time: | 10:30 |
Duration: | 10 |
Confidence of Sighting: | Definite |
Observer: | Dermot Shimmin |
Age & Behaviour
Total: | 12 |
Adults: | 12 |
Juveniles: | 0 |
Behaviour 1: | Bow riding |
Behaviour 2: | Fast swim or porpoising |
Behaviour 3: | Normal swimming |
Bearing & Location
Sea State: | 0 – Mirror flat, calm |
Direction: | N |
Bearing: | 1 |
Range: | 1 |
Latitude Degrees: | 54 |
Latitude Minutes: | 6.43 |
Longitude Degrees: | 4 |
Longitude Minutes: | 4 |
Additional Information
Photos / Video: | |
Other Information: |
Roughly seven miles west of Bradda. They played alongside us and bow-rode for a few minutes. One has a distinct scar-like mark on its back, behind the dorsal fin. Should be visible on the photo …246, another has a round mark beside the fin …247 |