"Beag bán's" Observation History

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First Observed:

On the 3-8-2020 -  Baltimore, Co. Cork. Whale watch survey with Baltimore Wildlife Tours. 

Re-observations:

"Beag bán" was later observed in early May 2021 by kayaker Paul Cleary, nearly 9 months later!

"Beag bán" was observed again by ORCA Ireland  Observers; Emer Keaveney, Kate O'Regan and Kieran Collins of Baltimore Wildlife Tours, off Cape Clear Island, West Cork on the 18th of June 2021. One other humpback whale blow spotted in the distance. This whale made a close approach to "Radiance" our vessel, and spy-hopped before circling the boat a number of times.

On the 21-6-21- with "Fade" off Cape Clear, Baltimore, Co. Cork. Whale watch survey on-board Baltimore Wildlife Tours.

On the 3-8-21, "Beag bán" was observed in Dingle Bay, Co. Kerry by Jimmy Flannery of Dingle Sea Safari.

Last Observed:

On the 29th of August 2021, Off Kilkee, Co. Clare by Martin Kiely.

Image(s):     ©Emer Keaveney/ ORCA IRELAND.

©Paul Cleary/ Observers App.

©Martin Kiely/ Observers App