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Sighting ID = 675	Date = 2018-09-10	Start Time = 12:35:00	End Time = 12:50:00
	Area = Kilkenny Creek, GA Estuary	Latitude = N31-50.383	Longitude = W081-10.368
	GA Zone = GA011BEA	Species = Bottlenose ( Tursiops truncatus )
	Group Size = 1	Number of Juveniles =	Number of Calves =
		Number of Pregnant =	Number Adults seen with Calf =

Cetacean IDs =

Cetacean IDs seen with a Calf =

Cetacean IDs seen Pregnant =

Behaviors :
	MillingSwimming and diving in the same general area.	TravellingSwimming and diving in one direction, rarely pausing.	BreachingComing partially out of the water and rolling over to one side.
	SexWhile Frolicking, the penis is seen.	RollingWhole body rolls over one or more times.	SpyHopThe body moves vertically out of the water, mouth closed. Usually to take a closer look.
	BeggingHead out of water with mouth open, expecting something.	FeedingFood seen in the mouth (i.e. fish, shrimp, squid).	Presumed FeedingFish, shrimp or squid seen in area while they seem to be looking for food.
	MuddingEstuary dolphins chasing fish up on muddy banks with their whole body.	HerdingMoving parallel to mudbank with abrupt stop & turn.	CirclingSwimming around in a circle to corral fish.
	TailSlapThe tail is raised and lowered to make a splash. (also ; Kerplucking, Whacking)	Boat InteractionSwimming alongside or bow riding.	Crater ForagingDigging the head into the sea bottom to retrieve fish.
	LoggingResting at the surface, little movement.	FrolickingLook like they are having sex without seeing proof. Rolling over each other.	SurfingRiding waves nearby (not bow riding).
	HeadSlapWith the body still, the head is raised and quickly lowered slapping the water.	ThrashingQuick movements raising water (body and tail) in one spot, usually when horizontal.	CheckOutAs the dolphin rises to breath, the head is also out as part of that movement.
	LeapJump out of the water.	DefecatingObserved Defecating.	HoverManeuvering in place.
	PinkPink Belly seen.

Weather = Partly Cloudy	Cloud Cover = 40 %	SeaState = 0	Moon = New
Tide State = OH	Tidal Range = 10.1 (ft)	Wave Height = 0.0 (ft)	Depth = 3 (ft)
Cue = Wake	Interaction with Observer = Shy	Bottom Substrate = Silt or Mud	Group Cohesion = Solo
Heading =	Heading True° =	Reason to Leave = Lost	Average Dive Time = (sec)
Water Temp = (°C)	Salinity Conduction = (ppt)	Salinity Refraction = (ppt)	pH =
TagTag seen.	Dissolved Oxygen = (mg/L)

Behavoir Notes =

Comments = Smooth dorsal, non-distinct. Went into a small slough that seems to wind around like a maze (see photos). Not sure where it exited, after 15 minutes gave up. Normally do not define sighting without pic, but thought situation was interesting. Dolphin unidentifable anyway.

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These are the more interesting pictures from the sighting. Click to enlarge.

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