Irish Birding Sighting Record

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Sighting URL : https://www.irishbirding.com/birds/web/Display/sighting/61404/Sooty_Shearwater.html
Sighting Ref : IB61404
Sighting Date : 08 Oct 13
Common Name : Sooty Shearwater
Scientific Name : Puffinus griseus
Location : Dingle Bay
County : Kerry
Number Seen : 100
Principal Observer(s) : Niall Keogh, Stephen McAvoy Not Specified
Reported By : Not Specified
Comments : Sightings from the R.V. Celtic Explorer today in the general vicinity of Outer Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry: Sooty Shearwater: c.1, 150 moving SW out of the bay into the Atlantic, just south of the Blaskets in 15mins between 08:20-08:35. A further c.170 seen feeding in Outer Dingle Bay throughout the day. Total of c.1, 300 +
Sea Watch Record : Yes