| Sighting Ref : |
IB68444 |
| Sighting Date : |
19 May 14 |
| Common Name : |
Birding Opportunity |
| Scientific Name : |
Initial Sighting |
| Location : |
Western Approaches |
| County : |
Kerry |
| Number Seen : |
1 |
| Principal Observer(s) : |
Niall T. Keogh, Ryan Wilson-Parr, Simon Berrow, Rossa Meade
Not Specified
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| Reported By : |
Not Specified
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| Comments : |
A Bermuda Petrel (Pterodroma cahow) (aka Cahow) was seen from the R.V. Celtic Voyager at 17:56 GMT today (Monday 19/05/2014) approximately 170 nautical miles West-Northwest of Slea Head, Co. Kerry during a survey for cetaceans & seabirds. It was picked up at c.250m range, over a water depth of 1, 030m, at the head of a canyon on the Western slope/shelf edge of the Porcupine Bank. It was on view for a maximum of 1 minute before heading off in a South East direction. 2nd Western Palearctic record
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| Sea Watch Record : |
Yes
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| Photos : |
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| Photographer(s) : |
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Ryan Wilson-Parr (Pterodroma cahow)
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