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United Kingdom · 2000—2026

Grey and harbour seals

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398 of 764 reports mapped · 27 areas

N ↑Shetland, Scotland · 2 reports1Caithness, Scotland · 1 report2Peterhead · 1 report3Aberdeenshire · 3 reports4Highland, Scotland · 4 reports5Argyll and Bute, Scotland · 1 report6Oban North and Lorn Ward · 1 report7East Lothian, Scotland · 1 report8Great Cumbrae Island · 2 reports9County Antrim, Northern Ireland · 3 reports10Northumberland, England · 3 reports11Seaton Sluice · 1 report12County Down, Northern Ireland · 1 report13Scarborough · 1 report14Lincolnshire, England · 5 reports15North Somercotes · 1 report16Merseyside, England · 1 report17Conwy, Wales · 1 report18Gwynedd, Wales · 1 report19Great Yarmouth coast · 1 report20Norfolk, England · 3 reports21Southend-on-Sea · 1 report22London · 259 reports23Kent, England · 2 reports24Dorset, England · 95 reports25Exeter · 1 report26Cornwall, England · 2 reports27

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  1. Shetland, Scotland2 reports
  2. Caithness, Scotland1 report
  3. Peterhead1 report
  4. Aberdeenshire3 reports
  5. Highland, Scotland4 reports
  6. Argyll and Bute, Scotland1 report
  7. Oban North and Lorn Ward1 report
  8. East Lothian, Scotland1 report
  9. Great Cumbrae Island2 reports
  10. County Antrim, Northern Ireland3 reports
  11. Northumberland, England3 reports
  12. Seaton Sluice1 report
  13. County Down, Northern Ireland1 report
  14. Scarborough1 report
  15. Lincolnshire, England5 reports
  16. North Somercotes1 report
  17. Merseyside, England1 report
  18. Conwy, Wales1 report
  19. Gwynedd, Wales1 report
  20. Great Yarmouth coast1 report
  21. Norfolk, England3 reports
  22. Southend-on-Sea1 report
  23. London259 reports
  24. Kent, England2 reports
  25. Dorset, England95 reports
  26. Exeter1 report
  27. Cornwall, England2 reports

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Reports over time

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  1. 22000
  2. 42001
  3. 12002
  4. 12003
  5. 32005
  6. 22006
  7. 52007
  8. 12008
  9. 32009
  10. 92010
  11. 132011
  12. 72012
  13. 152013
  14. 82014
  15. 82015
  16. 92016
  17. 282017
  18. 212018
  19. 142019
  20. 212020
  21. 182021
  22. 152022
  23. 362023
  24. 302024
  25. 2482025
  26. 2422026

Grouped by each record’s archive date. Approximate dates keep their original labels in the records below.

  1. 2026
    River exe weir Exeter
    Unidentified Visitor report to Seal Watch

    1 seal observed at 09:57 (UK time). Fish in mouth. Swimming around by the weir. Seems a long way up from the exe mouth, but maybe they come up for the salmon ladder Grey seal · 1 seal

  2. Holyhead, Anglesey Anglesey, Wales
    Unidentified jardinjungle — iNaturalist observation 403605037

    A seal was photographed swimming in the water; iNaturalist identifies it as a grey seal. Grey seal

  3. HMS Belfast London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5829 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Observer submitted photographs; no written description of the animal was provided.

  4. Under Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5828 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Flat muzzle, dark shiny head.

  5. Thames dock boat London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5827 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Muzzle, rolled on its side

  6. Creekmouth Open Space Barking, near the small Thames Barrier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5826 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Long dog like snout. Dark brown colour. Head came above water before taking a deep breath and diving back down. Saw small amount of body whilst diving seemed quite large & in good condition

  7. In between the Harrods Depository building and Craven Cottage. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5825 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The head coming off the water. At some point, cleary eating some fish as seaguls flied around.

  8. I saw it in the middle of the river London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5822 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It looked just like a normal seal. Observer notes: So it peeked its head above the water, near my sailing boat, before returning under the river. I later saw a seal, possibly a different one, swimming away.

  9. Just south of Canary Wharf pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5820 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head, and back as it dived and resurfaced several times

  10. Near Kew Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5821 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Popped his head up right before kew bridge struggling with a large fish it had caught spent. It slowly drifted down stream with the tide as it tried to get the fish down.

  11. Between Tower Bridge and London Bridge - probably closer to London Bridge than Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5818 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Large grey seal swimming and coming back up looking around and diving back down Observer notes: Looked a hapoy playful seal between Tower Bridge and London Bridge - was swimming around and bobbing about

  12. Middle of river by the side of Olivers Island, bobbing up and down. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5817 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey seal swimming on surface bobbing up and down, went under shortly after and lost sight.

  13. By Richard III moored ship next to Blackfriars. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5819 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Medium to small size gray/brown shiny marine mammal popping up and disappearing for 5-10 minutes before surfacing again with snout out of water and back barely visible. Grey seal

  14. In the Thames in front of the OXO tower London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5815 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Mottled grey. Breaching the surface, travelling towards Waterloo bridge. Floating near the surface but would bop under the water occasionally. Quite large- definitely adult

  15. Near the National Theatre London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5816 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Its head appeared above the surface of the water twice for a few moments

  16. He popped his head up and was bobbing in the water for a little bit and then went back under the water. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5814 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw his head and his back when he dove under the water. He had spots on his back and was sooo cute!

  17. By St Marys Church (Clapham Riverside) London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5813 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head with short whiskered muzzle. Spotty back. Probably 1.5m long.

  18. Middle of the Thames near Millbank tower and just up from the Tamesis Dock boat pub. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5811 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I think it was a grey seal based on the silhouette of the head (I thought it was a dog in the water at first). It popped its head up from the water, looked around and then popped back into the water. I waited about 5 - 10 minutes for it to pop back up when I saw its head and body surface briefly by the Tamesis Dock boat pub. I could then see its body swim towards Lambeth bridge and disappear under the water again.

  19. In Thames, downstream from Westminsters bridge by county hall. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5810 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: See photo

  20. By tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5808 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Heads popping up oit if water and backs as diving down

  21. Close to rivers edge. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5809 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head emerged from surface. Dan said it was a stick.

  22. Between Battersea bridge and Albert Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5806 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Shape of head and muzzle. The seal was eating a large fish that it had caught. The fish was about 2.5 feet long.

  23. Waterloo Bridge, swimming on the Upstream side of the bridge heading downstream, on the South Bank side of the river. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5805 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Partly submerged, roughly 2m plus in length, light grey colour. Definitely a seal, but didn’t get a good look at its head.

  24. Greenwich Pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5804 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: None. It was in the water.

  25. Near Hammersmith bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5803 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey Seal

  26. North side opposite Nine Elms just along from Battersea Power Station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5802 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw muzzle breaking the water for a shirt while and then diving.

  27. In the water 50m east of Putney Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5801 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal seen basking on the surface of the river on its back before rolling over, looking around and then diving underwater with its back out of the water

  28. Hammersmith bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5800 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head poking from the water and looking around

  29. Black friars bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5799 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Its head popping up and then swimming under…

  30. Under Charing Cross bridge at the cocktail bar on the bank London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5797 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head and body. It dove down

  31. In the river by Tate Modern London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5795 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Swimming on back, so saw underside and face, then the seal dived and we didn’t see it surface

  32. Mid way between greenwich pier and canary Wharf London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5812 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw it lying full length and initially thought it was a small tree trunk but then it turned and dove under the water as we approached. Its tail was last to dissappear. I spoke to the river guide about it and he said he has seen it too and sightings were quite common. Observer notes: Very happy to see the seal!

  33. Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5793 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The head coming out of the water Observer notes: We are happy!

  34. By the tate modern Blackfriars bridge opposite st pauls cathedral London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5794 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I was sat on the steps when a seal came out of the water towards me in the night. It was so unexpected that I squealed “OMG its a seal” i regret that so much as it startled the darling creature and it quickly turned around and swam off with its beautiful head out the water sort of panting from its nose. Observer notes: It was Night time so not sunny more crescent moonlit warm night. Will the seal be ok? Sadly my phone had died. It was so unexpected i had absolutely no idea we had seals in the themes

  35. Seen from near Canary Wharf Pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5792 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Long body and head at the waters surface. Looked around for a few seconds, then dived. Popped up again a few minutes later further upstream.

  36. Walking across the bridge around 9 am facing the Eye. She was swimming towords the bridge. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5807 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I just saw her head pop up for about a minute. Then I saw her body so up right before she took a dive.

  37. From the south bank of the thames, as it came under Battersea Bridge, and contuied swimming with the flood tide up towards Chelsea Railway Bridge. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5790 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Look to be a bigger seal. Just saw the head, bobbing up and down, and realsied that it wasnt a log. We double checked with the bonoculers to make sure.

  38. Next to the london eye London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5788 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Small head and spotted body as it dove down, did not see it reappear

  39. Just opposite Wandsworth Chelsea & Fulham SCC located on Putney embankment London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5789 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Could not make out any distinguishing features as we were around 45m away, just saw him pop up very briefly. Observer notes: Just found this site, I operate as staff out of SCC so will report any future sightings (will often be on a Sunday if I do see any)

  40. Neat Richmond local and wear London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5787 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw its head bobbing on the surface and it dive a few times Saw its body and tail as it dove

  41. In the section of water alongside the London Eye London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5783 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: As per the videos. It would poke its head above water for 10-20 seconds then gracefully dive down. Observer notes: It spent the whole time going first upstream then downstream and then upstream between Westminster bridge and Charing Cross bridge. We were spending the afternoon on Tattershall Castle so best ever sight to watch with a few glasses of wine! Was still there when we left.

  42. Slowly making its way up to tower bridge from around the arts ark boats. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5784 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: About every 10 minutes we saw the head for a few minutes before the seal dove and we saw its back. Every time it came up it would be moving closer to tower bridge. Head was grey-seal shaped, back was dark with some light markings.

  43. Westminster Bridge, looking at the London Eye, closer to London eye side London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5782 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Gray, spotted seal, small to medium size, I saw the muzzle, head and some of the body when it was coming for air.

  44. 25.07 15:08 for about 20 mins Viewed from Bermondsey Beach London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5780 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I poked its head out of the water, swam a bit against the tide, and dived under - I saw its back - and disappeared. It did that 3 or 4 times.

  45. On the south facing mud bank approximately 500 meter east from the 2 tree slipway London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5781 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The large dark coloured seal had red possible blood around its neck area Observer notes: I regularly see these animals

  46. Surfacing from the river in this location - between Southwark bridge and the adjacent railway bridge (Cannon Street?) London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5778 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw the back of a seal as it breached the water. So I saw the entire back come out of the water and go back in. Unfortunately I didn’t see the face so couldn’t get an identification based on the muzzle/snout. It was without question a seal.

  47. Gravesend prom. it was in the water London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5776 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: only its head. close enough i could hear it breathing. it went back under and came back up about 20ft further along.

  48. Close to Blackfriars station, London London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5785 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Face and body

  49. The Seal swam under Barnes Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5775 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal face above water, then dived under when it got level with the bridge

  50. West of tower bridge about one third of the way between tower bridge and HMS Belfast and closer to the South Bank London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5777 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Dark head sticking out of the water, initially thought to be a buoy though after watching for longer and seeing it move could identify the head shape, very dark and more angular head so concluded was grey seal, unable to see full body shape as Thames was very brown

  51. In front of The Oystercatcher pub. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5773 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head well out of water. Blowing air from nose. Long roman nose, big head.

  52. We saw the seal right by the globe theatre London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5779 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw the head bobbing along the surface. Black with white spots on the body which we saw diving under

  53. While on the Uber Thames Boat inbetween tower and london brudge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5774 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: We saw its head floating as it was swimming along the water went under then came back up before diving down

  54. Midstream right in front of the London Eye, swimming downstream London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5769 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Swimming downstream, mid river, swam along surface and bobbed up and down breathing a dozen times times and then dived and we lost sight

  55. Embankment, swimming downstream London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5771 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Large, dark seal, it came up to surface and I was the whole of it as it “arched” up. Head, fins, back and tail Observer notes: It was a brilliant moment!

  56. In the Thames opposite Battersea park London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5768 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal, large, long muzzle

  57. Right next to the RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station, next to Waterloo Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5770 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw a large seal that had spots on it and a very long face. It was very dark and floating in the water, then turned so we could see its face, before diving under the water. Observer notes: We’d loved seeing it! :)

  58. We were sitting at Erith Pier and we kept on seeing the nose of a seal - in and out. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5766 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: We saw a nose appearing and disappearing. We observed for an hour.

  59. Just SW of Tamesis Dock. Roughly equidistant between Lambeth Bridge and Vauxhall Bridge. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5767 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head and back. Nostrils above water and whiskers were clear to see. Black eyes. Smooth head. Back was slate grey and smooth. Observer notes: I was surprised to see it at first. I saw it for less than a minute. It was facing north just above the surface of the water. I assume it was breathing air in before diving down again.

  60. In the Thames, between The Wharf and Thurrock Yacht Club London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5765 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw the head poking above the water

  61. Waterloo railway Bridge foot bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5764 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: View from above seal swimming upstream at the surface Observer notes: Took video of seal swimming it was in the middle of the river I was on the footbridge above looking down

  62. Near millennium crossing London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5762 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head, muzzle, back

  63. Near the embankment pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5763 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Looked back swim on surface then dived down

  64. By embankment bridge / pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5761 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal breached the water to come up for air and was looking around for a bit before submerging and popping up again a few seconds later before diving back down

  65. Opposite Oxo Towewr London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5749 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head and upper chest area

  66. South Bank, near the National Theatre and Blackfriars London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5748 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Their backs/bodies and tops of heads swimming along, coming up at regular intervals to breathe Original location description: I saw at least 2 seals walking along South Bank this morning, one near National Theatre and the other (assuming it was a different one) along by Blackfriars. I dont know what kind of seal

  67. Between Blackfriars & Millennium Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5747 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Solitary seal swimming upstream against current (approaching low water) Leisurely pace. More often submerged than surfaced. Too far to ascertain type. Very dark (black) in colour. Observer notes: Poor quality pic, but back can be seen close to shore. Occasional surfacing, suggesting hunting behaviour?

  68. It was right next to the newly built section of the tideway tunnel. Saw it while walking the newly built area. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5742 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was dark grey, and swimming towards canary wharf direction Observer notes: Awesome

  69. Mid-river, just downstream of butlers whatf London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5745 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The animals back Observer notes: Seal broke the surface only briefly whilst swimming. Clear view from deck of boat. Didnt see head or tail though.

  70. Under putney bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5746 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It had a smooth dark grey head and was swimming

  71. Goodrington South Sands beach, near the car park and Inn on the Quay London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5744 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer reported a light grey seal with lighter markings on its head, seen close to shore at sunset. Only the head was visible; nostril shape, muzzle shape and size were uncertain. The animal surfaced repeatedly, exhaled audibly, submerged and was seen again from the beach about 5–10 minutes later. Original location description: Goodrington South sands beach in the water straight in front of the beach section closest to the car park, next to the dog friendly section and the Brewers Fayre Inn on the quay

  72. Dartford bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5740 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Muzzle

  73. right after Fulham stadium London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5741 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: From a distance looked like a dog was swimming, but as we reached closer it was a playful seal diving for fish. No fins, just saw head and body as it was diving

  74. Next to Southbank Centre London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5737 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Long face. Grey in colour. Kept popping its head up every 15 minutes and then disappearing under the water again.

  75. In the middle of the river, next to Limehouse London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5739 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The beak with a fish in its mouth Observer notes: Uber botas drive very fast around that area and pose a threat to these animals

  76. Saw the seal lying on the beach at low tide by Cheyne pier houseboats.. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5735 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Moving around on the shore before being aware of me on the houseboat only a couple of meters away. Could hear loud breathing/snuffling from the seal.

  77. On the north side beach about 250 yards west of Battersea Bridge. Grey with black markings. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5732 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Roman nose, light grey, white neck and black markings.

  78. In the middle of the Thames. Near Southwark Bridge in Central London. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5734 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey head Observer notes: I just saw it very briefly. I didnt expect to see a seal in the river!

  79. In the Thames, off the pier at Cremore Gardens. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5733 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Unsure of the specific type of seal, but it stuck its about out of the water.

  80. Location described in observation notes London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5731 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Kept putting its head up qucikly and diving, thought it could be a porpoise fin at first sighting. Surfaced like that about 7 times between first sighting and the bridge. Observer notes: The tide was going out and it was a pleasant evening. I noted to a ouple walking by that there was a seal and it should pop up just over there probably about its 5th surface. And it did and we were cheerful. Tide was going out, and it did some swirls just below the surface shortly after the pier. Original location description: First spotted at marker. Then every 10yrds or so put its head up above the surface followed along embankment to Vauxhall Bridge where it swam under the first arch

  81. In Thames by Chelsea Harbour London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5750 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Big muzzle swimming around for ten mins then headed downstream

  82. Crossing Battersea Bridge, a light bellied seal went to the shore to sunbathe. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5730 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Light coloured belly

  83. By woolwich arsenal pier, bobbing around in the water as the uber boat arrived. A real treat on my birthday! London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5736 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Dark grey smooth rounded head, big eyes, dark grey body

  84. very close to southwark bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5729 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: just head above water then dived down to remerge further up stream towards millennium bridge

  85. Under the millennium bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5727 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was bobbing up and down in the water looking around and had a spotty grey face/neck, after a few minutes it dived and we didn’t spot where it came up Observer notes: He was bobbing watching the folks on the bridge. So a cross between swinmming and interacting really. We didn’t see which way he was going as despite looking for ages, when he dived we didn’t see him again

  86. Swimming eastwards towards Waterloo Bridge, adjacent to the Southbank Skate Space London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5726 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Blackish-grey, appeared to be male. Head popped up twice before it disappeared underneath the water again.

  87. Before Blackfriars bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5728 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: whole body, popping it’s head up then it’s body and flippers going up and back down as it swam east. Observer notes: Seal popping it’s head up and going back under repeatedly as we walked along the river, popped up two more times and last saw it under Blackfriars bridge.

  88. Below Hammersmith bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5725 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw the full body of the seal as he makes surface juste below the bridge and swap with the current in the direction of Putney bridge

  89. Princes stairs, and near Angel pub London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5724 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw head peaking out, then a bit of neck and back as it was diving. Repeat multiple times in slightly different spots around same area

  90. Putney rail bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5723 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw face above water and then it dived down into water. Clear view from bridge

  91. By the banks on the south side just after the bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5722 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Full animal, moving it’s head every now and then

  92. Crossness pumping station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5721 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Blackish grey in colour Muzzle pointing out of the water Smooth and dark back arched as the seal dived

  93. Just after going under Tower Bridge towards Greenwich on the Thames Clipper London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5738 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The animal looked just like the seals in cornwall. It was bobbing up and down and then swam and dived away.

  94. Just west of Tower Bridge, near the middle of the Thames. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5720 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: White line on the side of its head. Long muzzle.

  95. Spotted from the Uber boat next to the uber boat pier under Waterloo Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5718 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The seal was swimming with its head above the water before flicking its tail up and swimming away as the boat we were on started to move Observer notes: Saw a tiktok about this website a year ago so have kept my eye out since

  96. Temple boat London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5719 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Swimming

  97. Royal festival hall London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5716 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head swimming in west direction

  98. In the Thames with a fish in his/her mouth London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5715 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Going in and out of the water with a fish in his/her mouth. Seagulls were following but he/she was able to escape. Kept going until the Uber boat stop in Canary Wharf and then I lost track of

  99. Under the Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5717 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: We stood on the Tower Bridge and saw the seal directly. The seals head was over the surface for about 30 seconds. The seals head was dark-brown with a longer snout (like a grey seal?). Maybe it was there to take a short breath and it looked around. After that the seal submerged and swam away.

  100. Near the Uber Boat dock London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5714 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw the seal pop its head above the water twice. Unsure which species though as I was on Southwark bridge and couldn’t make it out

  101. By Wandsworth Bridge in the middle of the river London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5712 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was almost black so looked more like a sea lion as a slimmer muzzle. I thought just something floating, then its head pooped up and it was looking round at some canoeists and then dived under.

  102. Next to the golden jubilee boat London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5713 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey seal’s head bobbing about in the water going in and out the water

  103. At the end of the Chelsea Houseboats, near Cremourne Gardens. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5710 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey muzzle above the water.

  104. near Silverfleet docks London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5711 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: head and back. Diving twice moving down river

  105. dead seal in greenhithe London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5707 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Dead seal with a missing head

  106. Putney Bridge tube bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5706 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal head bobbing up and down heading down stream with tide Observer notes: Seal bobbing up and down heading down river with tide

  107. In the water off the shore at Dukes Meadow in Chiswick London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5709 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head emerging from water and looking around. Seal then dived under, exposing its back above the surface. Seal reappeared 15 mins later and looked around

  108. At the Hurlingham Yacht Club pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5705 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Full seal crawling out of the water, no specific recognisable features

  109. In the Thames at Crossness, between the river wall and the pier at Cory’s Riverside 2 facility London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5704 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head only, popping up three times as it swam downriver: rounded head with forward-facing eyes, nostrils on front of muzzle rather than top, no “Roman nose” as on Grey Seal

  110. In Thames opposite the lands of Syon House. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5703 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Muzzle and head above water for long period of time. Animal was rotating its head from side to side on a regular basis.

  111. Along the river near Sir John McDougall Gardens on the isle of dogs. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5702 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw its head. I kept looking as I wasnt sure but it kept disappearing and reappearing. I stopped and took a closer look and realised it was a seal. As I went under I got the chance to see more of its body and the spotted markings. After 3 or 4 times of going under and quickly back up, it went under and I didnt see it resurface. My son didnt want to hang around for too long. Im 100% certain it was a seal and fairly sure it was a great seal.

  112. on the beach, waters edge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5701 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: seal was splashing in water then came out onto beach in sun. it was bothered by gulls and ducks. went in and out a few times Observer notes: dont think the animal was int any trouble. seemed fine

  113. Just before the the ferry. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5700 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw the head lift up above the water, swimming along the Thames side before diving. Dark grey

  114. By Cuckolds point on the exposed beach, round the corner from the A&O hostel. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5699 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey mottled

  115. Middle of the river near Gallions Point Wildlife Beach London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5698 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: just the head above water, followed by arch of back as it returned underwater Original location description: One marine mammal (seal?) spotted surfacing every few minutes in the middle of the river. Possibly another basking on Gallions Point Wildlife Beach, but hard to tell from south bank

  116. In the Thames near the entrance to Chelsea Harbour London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5697 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: A large body with a spotted head, floating on top of the water before diving down.

  117. Millbank Pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5695 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Matched description of grey seal

  118. In front of Crossness pumping station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5696 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Round head with a distinct snout, brownish. Observer notes: Looked to be going on short foraging/scoping dives

  119. Near the shore/bank of Thames barrier park London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5693 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Spotted dark grey colour Observer notes: Not sure if stranded or just chilling in the water bank

  120. Thames Barrier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5694 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey coloured. Not using left fin. Tail looked injured.

  121. Opposite the World’s End Estate London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5692 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was facing downstream as the tide was receding and floating with the tide. It turned its head and then went under the water.

  122. Chiswick Mall near RNLI lifeboat station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5691 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw 3 times in 10 mins popped up and disappeared then reappeared

  123. Northern bank of River Alde, Aldeburgh (W3W ref: ///negotiators.liberty.rehearsal) London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5690 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Large dead seal floating at edge of river. Appeared to be upside down.

  124. Bishops park fulham London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5689 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I sew the seal come up from the water in the river at Bishops park it came up a few times followed it down the river for around 10 minutes until I had to turn around and go back to work

  125. Snettisham beach toward Hunstanton London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5688 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Sadly it was dead about 30 m from The water

  126. Rotherhithe pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5687 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Copper colored

  127. Seal, swimming past greener cutty Sark up to Canada Water direction London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5686 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was swimming around going up the river..dark grey with dark nose..i saw its head

  128. Just past Chiswick Pier heading downstream London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5683 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head multiple times surfacing and diving with large fish in its mouth. Observer notes: It was feeding on a large fish.It surfaced and dived mulyiple times and I watched all the way to Chiswick Ayot It seemed like a very large seal.

  129. Near Chiswick pier up to the Eyot London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5685 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Definitively rounded head..grey seal . Large. Observer notes: I reported this yesterday and must have hit the wrong button asit came up on your report as a harbour seal. The grey seal must have just caught the fish and kept surfacing with it in its mouth.

  130. In the river near the London apprentice public house isleworth. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5684 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal with a bigger muzzle Observer notes: I have taken screenshots from the video please let me know if you want the video and I will share it with you

  131. Close to HMS Belfast London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5682 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal for sure

  132. The long sandbank between Pageant Steps and A&O Hostel London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5680 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: About a meter long. Red brownish rust colour. Sunbathing on the sandbank

  133. Westminster Bridge, swimming upstream London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5681 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Relaxed, swimming upstream, surfacing and looking around

  134. Rotherhithe Pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5678 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Orangey belly. Reddish neck.

  135. Thames path behind Wapping station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5677 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Almost a leopard print pattern. Maybe 1.6m length. Seal was just laying on the beach of the Thames, occasionally shuffling

  136. Under Hungerford Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5675 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Spotted bottom as it dived.

  137. Chilling on the beach by the AO Hostel London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5676 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey with ginger fur, maybe about a meter long. Sleeping in the sun and sometimes shuffling around on the sand and occasionally changing position.

  138. On the beach nearby London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5674 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Chilling on the sand. I think they are alright but hard to tell

  139. Canary wharf pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5672 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head and body, dark in colour Observer notes: Great to see, the Thames is thriving

  140. Between Barnes Bridge and the White Hart pub London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5673 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Brown and tan colouring

  141. Mendip Wharf, close to wandsworth bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5679 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: head (see pictures)

  142. Crossing under Chiswick Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5667 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: We were on the bridge and a seal popped out of the water with a big fish in its mouth. It was getting carried away by the tide towards central London. It’s head kept going in and out of the water, maybe trying to eat the fish.

  143. On a small beach outside Columbia Wharf London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5668 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Reddish to dark brown fur with some dark spots on the sides

  144. The River Thames; Southbank, near 253 Rotherhithe Street London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5669 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw a happy grey seal, including its dorsal surface and the head. Such a beautiful being. Observer notes: It was such an enjoyable experience to see the seal swimming near my home. It was a highlight of my day. I named her Gloria. At first, I thought it was a large piece of wood, but then I realised it was a seal. She seemed calm. Can you please confirm the seal is a grey seal as I may be wrong. Thank you

  145. Orient Wharf, Wapping London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5666 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw the full body and head. It was quite large ( there was a childs large red rubber kick ball nearby and the seals head was similar in size. Observer notes: The seal hung out just floating about for quite a long time.

  146. On a walk from Richmond to Kew, on the Thames path just past Syon house. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5663 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw a seal diving into the water coming back up moments later with a fish! Dark seal with what seemed lots of wide marking and short whiskers.

  147. On the large sandbank. Opposite side of the river to Canary Wharf. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5664 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Whole seal sunbathing and then moving up the sandbank.

  148. On the foreshore in rotherhithe by Pageant Crescent London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5662 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Golden brown belly, darker brown on the top leading to a grey brown towards the tail Observer notes: Ive watched the seal for about 20 minutes, the ride is on its way in and on two occasions as the water has got a bit nearer the seal has turned away from the water and moved circa 8 meters. It has then rested in the sun again, occasionally rubbing its head. It is lying with its head away from the sun. I have a video of it moving away from the water.

  149. By the slipway to Shadwell Basin London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5661 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Juveline seal, appeared fairly dark skin Observer notes: Juvenile Seal started following our kayaks a couple hundred metres downstream then popped up as we were heading to land at shadwell basin, kept popping up next to our kayaks to investigate us as we landed on the slipway.

  150. By tower bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5659 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Dark brown

  151. Between the London eye and the golden jubilee bridges London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5658 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: We could see his head, and then he swam away and the disapppeared under the water Observer notes: I have a video if you would like it

  152. On the beach in front of the a&p London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5657 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Mottled brown with

  153. On the beach behind the hotel London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5655 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Ginger body

  154. On the beach next to Rotherhithe Pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5654 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal was lounging about on the beach at low tide sunning herself. She was orange and appeared to have almost red like marks by her flippers. Observer notes: Seal seemed very at home, relaxed and content. Didnt seem to want to get in the water and was moving away from the water as tide came in.

  155. On the small beach in front of the hotel London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5652 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Dark brown head, orange body, grey tail. Furry, possibly a pup Observer notes: Apparently the ferry people have seen this seal for 3 days straight

  156. In the river London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5649 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw its head!

  157. Chilling on the beach next to the pier and hostel in Rotherhithe. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5656 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: He/she had a brown-ish coat. They had a dog like face.

  158. Security Camera environment agency moorings Shepperton adj Shepperton Lock and Hamhaugh Island London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5653 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Its is on the video recording a big seal

  159. By the Rotherhithe pier. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5646 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: We saw the whole animal, it was basking on the beach.

  160. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One Grey Seal was recorded off Tilly Whim. Grey seal · 1 seal

  161. On a small beach at low tide by the O2 arena. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5643 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The seal appeared to be sunbathing on the beach. It raised its head a few times while I was there so appeared ok. I didnt want to bother it so didnt stay to check it returned to water when tide rose. Observer notes: I hope the seal was ok. Have never seen one here before. It did raise its head a few times and looked to be resting/sunbathing.

  162. On the beach near the tide line. The tide was low London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5648 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Brown coloured seal laying in the sun. It rolled over and had a scratch while we watched it Observer notes: The photo is not the clearest but it was 100% seal who seemed happy sunbathing

  163. Near the entrance to Battersea Park, beyond the walkway from the Power Station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5647 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw the head and body of the seal, it looked fairly small. Observer notes: The seal looked like it was trying to get onto land but couldnt due to the weather/waves. Original location description: Near the entrance to Battersea Park, just after walk way from Power Station. The seal was in the water and looked like it was trying to get onto the bank but couldnt due to rough waters. The seal swam further down the river towards the direction of the park from the bank.

  164. It passed under the pedestrian bridge by all the house boats London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5641 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Dark spots on body, fairly small

  165. Near Free Trade Wharf London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5639 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Long snout, grey spots on the side, grey belly

  166. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Two seals were recorded off Tilly Whim. Species not recorded · 2 seals

  167. On the beach outside AO hotel London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5636 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Dark with orange mousy fur. Lying on its side and chilling out. Looked up at us when we made noises and otherwise looked totally relaxed Observer notes: How do you know if the animal is resting or injured? Are they often spotted alone?

  168. Lying on the mudflats at low tide, a couple of metres from the water. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5637 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Could see the whole body, as it was lying out of the water on the mud. It would frequently roll over or raise its head and/or tail. But even with binoculars it was hard for me to tell which species -- sometimes the head profile looked flat like a grey, sometimes it looked more like a harbour.

  169. Near of Royal Naval College in Greenwich London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5634 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The seal was resting on the sand around 10:44 am. An hour later I was passing the same place: during the high tide the seal was resting in vertical position in water nearby (~11:40 am).

  170. Walking across Tower bridge. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5635 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey seal, saw the flippers & the head as they did some flips

  171. On the sandy shore close to the Old Naval College, Greenwich - to the right of the Thames Clipper pier. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5633 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Small reddish brown seal

  172. Hobbit Beach, four seals playing in the waves near the shore. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5632 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Brown seal two front fins one little back fin, big black eyes watching us!

  173. Near the Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5638 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: the whole body

  174. Right behind the a&o hotel on the sandy beach London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5631 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Orange with spots, white whiskers. White bum. Absolutely stunning, just chilling on the beach belly up. Scratching his ear and stretching but mostly resting.

  175. Rotherhithe dock, AO hostel During low tide London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5630 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Orange brown coloured fur A little bit spotted 1-1.5m long

  176. Cutty Sark London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5629 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Brown-ish

  177. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal was recorded off Tilly Whim. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  178. Rotherhithe beach, outside the AO Hotel, next to the Rotherhithe ferry London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5628 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Brown and fuzzy

  179. Beach just north of the Hilton hotel at Rotherhithe London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5626 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: red brown fur Original location description: 25th Mar 12:12 just north of the Hilton hotel at Rotherhithe, on the beach at low tide. Rolling around on the sand, lifting their head and tail up, seemd to be stretching and relaxing

  180. Rotherhithe, on the left side of Rotherhithe boat harbour. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5625 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Red/brown colour with some dark spots.

  181. HEAD OUT OF THE WATER STARING TOWARD THE SEA WALL London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5624 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: DARK GREY HEAD, BLACK EYES, WHISKERS, LONGISH SNOUT FULL HEAD OUT OF THE WATER BEFORE DROPPING BACK UNDER.

  182. Spotted on a sandy beach near the Ship sign during low tide. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5623 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Slightly ruddy colour and had some spots on its belly. At one point she rolled over onto her back.

  183. By the Salt Quay pub in Rotherhithe London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5622 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The baby seal was on the edge of the dock, it was there before I arrived and stayed there after Id left .

  184. On the slipway London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5621 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Mottled grey lounging on slipway

  185. By the Rotherhithe Canary Wharf ferry pier near a&o hotel on the sandy river bank. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5619 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Its back was a rusty brownish colour, the rest of the seal was grey. Observer notes: The animal must have been there for a longer time when we got there, we didnt stay long. It was enjoying the sun.

  186. Near the Rotherhithe dock London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5620 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It had a sand coloured coat and a reddish back

  187. At the shore of the a&o London dockland riverside London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5618 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It looks healthy, but a lot of rubbish and people around also the boats

  188. Westminster Bridge in the river Thanes London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5617 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head just out of the water Observer notes: None

  189. Below the Lighthouse, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal was recorded below the Lighthouse. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  190. Just by London heliport London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5615 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: No distinguishing features by short snout hence the semi-confident assertion it was a grey seal

  191. By Greenwich pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5616 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Orange, name marmalade

  192. Under Westminster Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5613 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head surfacing and bobbing

  193. Upstream of Chiswick Bridge, about 3m off the Middx bank by Quintin Rowing Club Boathouse London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5612 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It popped its head above water in my wake, briefly looked around then sank back into the water

  194. Observation Point, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal was recorded diving, catching and tossing a flatfish. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  195. Curry sark Greenwich London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5611 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw the body and muzzle. Please see photograph

  196. On the corner sandy part below the benches near Bellot Memorial Greenwich (close to the Thames River Grewnwich pier). London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5610 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: She was lying on the sand, moving her head and opening and closing her eyes. At one point she slightly rolled onto her back. She was spotty, red coloured brick-brownish shade.

  197. on the beach, near the the ship pub London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5605 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: it was brown

  198. On the bank opposite Greenwich University stranded on the beach London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5606 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Whole seal beached on the shore

  199. Near the jetty London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5609 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Reddish colour

  200. By Greenwich Pier. To the right of the Ship restaurant and in front of the Royal Naval College London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5607 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal lying on the sand. Did move around on land a bit and was watching when people passed by. Appeared young (had orange fur and was on the smaller side) Observer notes: I had seen the seal there the day before also. A member of pub staff told me that a member of the public told him the seal appeared to have lost it mother and that is why it was staying in this location.

  201. By the ship pub on the bank of the thanes London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5608 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Whole Seal resting on the river bank. Looks like a young seal as it looked like it was loosing it’s fur.

  202. From the rear of The Mayflower pub London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5614 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw the full seal come up for air, roll over and dive back under

  203. Close to Cutty Sark in Greenwich, just behind The Ship pub. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5604 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was lying on sand in the sun, it’s fur is ginger with dark spots

  204. On the sand under the Ship sign London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5603 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: No

  205. It was near the Yacht pub on the beach. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5602 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was reddish brown and spotted on its body - looked quite young, very large eyes. It was basking on the beach for a bit and then it moved further down towards the water and continued resting there. Observer notes: My dog was right up to next to it before I spotted it as it was kind of blending into the sea, but I pulled my dog back and put him on the lead. My dog was more nervous than anything so hopefully we didnt stress the seal out too much. I looked over (from a distance) to check for any obvious signs of injury on the seal (as this is my first sighting and I wasnt sure if it was normal!) but sure now that it was just resting and it seemed to move okay when it shuffled back down the beach.

  206. Greenwich Pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5601 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The seal was swimming against the current, came to rest on the foreshore for a couple of minutes, then swam away. It was fairly small. Observer notes: I have a 2-minute video of this sighting, which I am happy to provide if its useful - I dont know if this form accepts videos.

  207. Near the life preserver at the Waitrose in Greenwich London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5599 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey

  208. Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5598 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Only saw his head swimming the other way, looked brown in colour

  209. Opposite the O2 Arena London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5597 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Small heading popping out the water. Seemed inquisitive about the rowers going past.

  210. Rotherhithe to the rear of the AO Hostel at the start of the jetty to the Uber Boat Ferry London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5596 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal lying on the beach. Rusty in colour. Was also here at low tide yesterday

  211. On the riverbank outside the hotel lying upside down in the sun London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5594 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Rusty / Ginger seal lying upside down on the riverbank

  212. on the beach by the Double Tree Hotel in Rotherhithe London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5595 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: A man from Marine Animal Rescue came to check the seal was okay. He told me its a healthy individual, approx one year old. Observer notes: The hotel staff told me that the seal had been seen several times on that beach over the weekend (28th Feb/1stMarch). it was swimming out when the tide came in and rested when it was out. I have more photos in high resolution. Let me know if you would like them.

  213. 2m from the bank just south of Surrey Docks Farm London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5593 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It had a brown/pale brown underside and light brown whiskers

  214. Between Vauxhaul bridge and Battersea Power Station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5640 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Whole animal

  215. Very close to the uber boat harbour on the Rotherhite side. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5592 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Small, reddish fur

  216. On the beach in front of the hotel London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5590 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: rounded face with small nose, ginger in colour

  217. On the Thames foreshore about 5 metres north of the Rotherhithe / Hotel jetty walkway London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5589 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Reddish coat, didnt get full sight of face so unsure what type of seal. Probably Harbor

  218. A few hundred metres past Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5591 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: No distinguishing features, it was playing with/catching a fish

  219. Between Southwark and Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5587 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I saw the whole form going under at one point but a few times the head pop up. I do alot of wildlife photography so I am absolutely certain it was a seal but I can’t say which due to not having my camera, only an iPhone unfortunately with no zoom lens. Observer notes: Sorry for the appalling photos but it was definitely a seal based on shape and behaviour pattern.

  220. On the slipway next to Poplar rowing club London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5586 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was patchy brown colours with dark brown/ black flippers

  221. Off Dolphin Hut Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One Common Seal was recorded off Dolphin Hut. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  222. Next to Crown Pier London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5585 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head and face. Was bottling asleep.

  223. By Blackfriars Bridge - train station bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5583 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head clearly. Body was more submerged. Observer notes: Maxwell my 10 year old son spotted the seal. He was the first on the train station bridge to spot it. I am filling this form in on his behalf.

  224. In the river next to Waterloo bridge, by the RNLI London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5582 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Muzzle, eyes watching us

  225. Millennium Bridge, close to Bankside pier. mid channel London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5581 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: We saw the seal swimming against the tide maintaining position. Diving occasionally but retuning to surface in roughly same spot. Observer notes: viewed from 11th floor riverside house

  226. South of Eel Pie Island, bank and towpath London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5579 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Fawn/brown mottled coat. Dark grey muzzle. Told it was a young female, underweight. Observer notes: British Diver Marine Rescue were amazing. Medics turned up and assessed and decided to no action as resting. Concern as underweight. Think young female but not confirmed. Not been seen in area before. Original location description: South of Eel Pie Island - on the bank in morning, returned afternoon. Resting, moved onto towpath. BDMR informed/attended. Named Ohana. No action just monitoring. Back in water sometime during night on 16 Feb.26

  227. On the river path between Thames Young Marriners base and Teddington Lock London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5580 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Grey.

  228. Syd’s Quay, Eel Pie Island London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5578 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seemed small, slim nose, had brownish head with darker grey nose area, spots on his back Observer notes: Was lying on a area with shallow water, the tide was a little low, it then swam off towards Teddington

  229. Next to Blackfriars bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5577 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The shape of the head, eyes and nostrils

  230. In the Thames close to sanders nest view point, island gardens London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5576 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Saw his head, he kept coming to the surface to breathe

  231. Under Tower Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5575 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Long round muzzle, round head. Black patches on body

  232. Thames path around Rotherhithe London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5574 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Face out of the water looking around until eventually rolling down under the surface

  233. Next to Blackfriars bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5573 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Its head and then its back as it dives down

  234. at the point on Canvey next to Canvey Yacht club London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5572 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: I was walking the dog along the sea wall and saw a black ball in the sea and as i got closer it turned and looked at me . . it was just floating and was not bothered by me at all . it then went under and cam up in front of me and again just watched me walking . My dog did even see it.

  235. At night on the river near Tate Modern before Blackfriars and after the Globe London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5571 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: It was at night so hard to see but 100% a seal. It came very close to the pier we were standing on. We saw its dark head and whiskers out of the water as it swam. Eventually after 1 min or 2 it dived underwater and disappeared.

  236. Opposite Watcombe Cottages, just upstream of Oliver’s Island, in Kew London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5570 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Big dark grey, almost black looking Roman nosed seal. I saw it swimming around in the centre of the river. I saw its head & then body as it ducked under the water. It resurfaced three times in 10 minutes & swam to the bank on the Kew side (by me). I saw it face on, watched it doing something like blowing bubbles & it was watching me. It had semi beached itself & was resting for awhile. Very relaxed & then swam back out into the river. Observer notes: Yes! So exciting! I hope to see more of him! I bought the house overlooking the Thames Path last week & have come from the countryside. I was sad about leaving so much biodiversity behind. To see a seal opposite my new bedroom window has made my year! I’ll keep an eye out. I have a good track record with animal sightings. Next time I’ll be sure to take better photos for you.

  237. Opposite Capt Kidd public house/Marine policing unit HQ London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5569 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: A black head and body appearing out of the water.

  238. Laying across the Thames path London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5568 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Long greyish brown body, long muzzle, light brown/cream around the neck and on the tips of the flippers

  239. Teddington Lock London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5567 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Longer thicker muzzle than grey seal, dark/black in colour

  240. 500 metres downstream of Tower Bridge, on the southern side of the river near Butlers Wharf. London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5565 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Head and nose poking out of the water looking around.

  241. I was walking across Putney Bridge and saw the seal in the middle of the water, not far from the bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5564 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: The seal was initially looking away from me and then turned whilst swimming towards the bridge and then it dived under the water and didn’t resurface that side of the bridge as far as I could tell Observer notes: Sorry I’m not sure what type of seal it was but it was definitely a seal, looking at photos I think it was more likely a grey seal due to the nostril shape

  242. Seal London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5566 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    Observer description: Seal, very definitely but not clear if grey or harbour. It was swimming and came out of water on to the beach in typical seal movement.

  243. South West England South West England
    Shirley Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  244. South West England South West England
    Paprika Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  245. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  246. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  247. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  248. South West England South West England
    Beast Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  249. South West England South West England
    Pippi Longstocking Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  250. South West England South West England
    Fiyero Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  251. South West England South West England
    Nemo Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  252. South West England South West England
    Pippin Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  253. TW (source locality abbreviation) Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    A seal was reported at “TW”; the source gives no count and does not expand this abbreviation.

  254. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  255. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  256. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  257. South West England South West England
    Shirley Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  258. South West England South West England
    Pippi Longstocking Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  259. Rapness Pier, Westray Orkney, Scotland
    Unidentified BBC News, 22 December 2025 — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jwnegn719o

    A seal pup was found wedged in a hole between boulders in the rock armour at Rapness. BDMLR assessed it on Friday and rescued it on Saturday morning. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  260. South West England South West England
    Wonder Woman Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  261. South West England South West England
    Wonder Woman Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  262. South West England South West England
    Pippin Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  263. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  264. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  265. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  266. South West England South West England
    Star Anise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  267. South West England South West England
    Idris Elba Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  268. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  269. South West England South West England
    Beast Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  270. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  271. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  272. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  273. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, December 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025decnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  274. River Dee near Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Aberdeen Aberdeen City, Scotland
    Unidentified STV News, 28 November 2025 — https://news.stv.tv/north/multi-agency-rescue-operation-aberdeen-called-off-after-person-in-water-deemed-to-be-seal

    A night-time River Dee sighting that prompted a response was later attributed to a seal.

  275. South West England South West England
    Fiyero Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  276. South West England South West England
    Taco Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  277. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  278. Local haul-out along the west coast of Cornwall Cornwall
    A-Ha Seal Research Trust field caption, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/aha22112025cssjwnews.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  279. Haul-out along the south coast of Cornwall Cornwall
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust field caption, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/mayonnaise22112025cssjwnews.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  280. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  281. South West England South West England
    Rocket Dog Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  282. South West England South West England
    Whist Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  283. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  284. South West England South West England
    Rocket Dog Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  285. South West England South West England
    Nemo Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  286. South West England South West England
    Guinness Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  287. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  288. South West England South West England
    Wham Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  289. South West England South West England
    David Tennant Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  290. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  291. South West England South West England
    Nampara Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  292. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  293. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  294. South West England South West England
    Beast Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  295. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  296. Paddington Meadows, Warrington Cheshire
    Unidentified Warrington Guardian — https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/25619796.spectacular-videos-seals-spotted-river-mersey/

    One seal eating a fish was filmed by Frank Gladman on Tuesday that week. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  297. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  298. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  299. South West England South West England
    Rocket Dog Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  300. South West England South West England
    Beast Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  301. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  302. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  303. South West England South West England
    David Tennant Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  304. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  305. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  306. South West England South West England
    Nampara Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  307. South West England South West England
    Goonies Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  308. South West England South West England
    David Tennant Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  309. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  310. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  311. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  312. South West England South West England
    Nampara Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  313. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  314. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  315. South West England South West England
    Arnold Schwarzenegger Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, November 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025novnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact position is not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  316. Near the Cardiff Bay Barrage sluice gates Cardiff, Wales
    Unidentified Earthstar, “G is for Grey seal” — https://earthstar.blog/2025/12/12/g-is-for-grey-seal/

    Author's photograph of a seal by the Cardiff Bay Barrage; a later post suggests it may be the same animal seen on other visits, based on head markings, but does not confirm an individual identity. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  317. South West England South West England
    Poppadom Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  318. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  319. South West England South West England
    David Tennant Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  320. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  321. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  322. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  323. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  324. South West England South West England
    David Tennant Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  325. South West England South West England
    David Tennant Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  326. South West England South West England
    Fiyero Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  327. South West England South West England
    Guinness Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  328. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  329. South West England South West England
    Pippin Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  330. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  331. South West England South West England
    Poppadom Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  332. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  333. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  334. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  335. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  336. South West England South West England
    Frodo Baggins Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  337. South West England South West England
    Horseradish Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  338. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  339. South West England South West England
    A-Ha Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  340. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  341. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  342. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  343. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  344. South West England South West England
    Emma Stone Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  345. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  346. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  347. South West England South West England
    Poppadom Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  348. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  349. Near Teddington footbridge Thames, London
    Unidentified Teddington Town, “Seal season in Teddington” (2 October 2025) — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/10/02/seal-season-in-teddington/

    One seal was seen early that day struggling to eat a fish. The report says clips were captured by Jude Wardman; no species or individual identity is stated. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  350. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  351. South West England South West England
    Paprika Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  352. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, October 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025octnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  353. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  354. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  355. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  356. South West England South West England
    Idris Elba Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  357. Near the Cardiff Bay Barrage sluice gates Cardiff, Wales
    Unidentified Earthstar, “G is for Grey seal” — https://earthstar.blog/2025/12/12/g-is-for-grey-seal/

    Author's photograph of a seal by the Cardiff Bay Barrage; a later post suggests it may be the same animal seen on other visits, based on head markings, but does not confirm an individual identity. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  358. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  359. South West England South West England
    Emma Stone Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  360. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  361. South West England South West England
    Paprika Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  362. South West England South West England
    Whist Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  363. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  364. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  365. South West England South West England
    Nemo Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  366. South West England South West England
    Whist Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  367. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  368. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  369. South West England South West England
    Whist Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  370. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  371. South West England South West England
    The Shining Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  372. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  373. South West England South West England
    Whist Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  374. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  375. South West England South West England
    Nemo Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  376. Rathlin Island shore; exact site unspecified County Antrim, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified RTÉ News, 12 September 2025 — https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0912/1533104-seal-rathlin-island/

    A female grey seal with black tubing around her neck was filmed by a hiker on the island. She appeared alert and in good condition. Grey seal · 1 seal

  377. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  378. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  379. South West England South West England
    Emma Stone Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  380. Near the Cardiff Bay Barrage sluice gates Cardiff, Wales
    Unidentified Earthstar, “Finally, a Grey seal” — https://earthstar.blog/2025/09/06/finally-a-grey-seal/

    Author reports the first seal they had seen locally, near the Cardiff Bay Barrage sluice gates. The post says this was on the Wednesday before publication (6 September 2025), i.e. 3 September. The author identifies it as a grey seal; this is source-attributed, not independently confirmed. Grey seal · 1 seal

  381. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  382. Local haul-out along the west coast of Cornwall Cornwall
    Snowdrop Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  383. South West England South West England
    Snowdrop Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  384. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  385. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  386. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  387. South West England South West England
    Fiyero Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  388. South West England South West England
    Grub Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  389. South West England South West England
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  390. Coast of Cornwall Cornwall
    Flea Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  391. Haul-out along the coast of Cornwall Cornwall
    Idris Elba Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  392. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  393. Brighton beach by Brighton West Pier Brighton and Hove, England
    Fern The Independent, 19 August 2025 — https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/seal-pup-brighton-beach-rescue-rspca-b2809686.html

    A motionless seal pup was found on the beach and later taken into care; the rescuers named the pup Fern. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  394. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  395. Off TW (source locality abbreviation) Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Two seals reported off “TW”; the source does not expand this abbreviation. Species not recorded · 2 seals

  396. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  397. South West England South West England
    Magnum Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  398. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  399. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  400. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  401. South West England South West England
    Joy Division Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  402. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  403. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  404. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  405. Off Peveril Point Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One “baby” seal reported off Peveril Point; the source does not identify its species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  406. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  407. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  408. United Kingdom; locality unspecified United Kingdom
    Unidentified ayme95 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  409. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  410. South West England South West England
    Poppadom Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  411. Off Peveril Point Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal reported off Peveril Point. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  412. South West England South West England
    Joy Division Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  413. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  414. River Great Ouse, Ely Cambridgeshire
    Unidentified Cambridgeshire Live — https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/seal-spotted-swimming-river-cambridgeshire-32007012

    One seal seen swimming at about 7am. The article does not identify its species or identity; it mentions an earlier Ely seal called Neil but does not link this sighting to that animal. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  415. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  416. Off TW (source locality abbreviation) Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One grey seal reported off “TW”; the source does not expand this abbreviation. Grey seal · 1 seal

  417. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, July 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025julynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  418. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  419. South West England South West England
    Hufflepuff Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  420. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  421. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  422. South West England South West England
    Coral Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  423. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  424. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  425. South West England South West England
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  426. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  427. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  428. South West England South West England
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  429. South West England South West England
    Saffron Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  430. South West England South West England
    Mayonnaise Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  431. South West England South West England
    Whist Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  432. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  433. South West England South West England
    Nacho Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  434. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  435. South West England South West England
    Whirligig Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  436. South West England South West England
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  437. South West England South West England
    David Tennant Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  438. South West England South West England
    Nacho Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  439. South West England South West England
    Emma Stone Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  440. South West England South West England
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  441. South West England South West England
    Saffron Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, June 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025junenewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify a precise encounter locality or the animal's species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  442. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  443. Off Lighthouse, Durlston Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One grey seal reported off the Lighthouse. Grey seal · 1 seal

  444. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Emma Stone Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  445. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  446. Near Shepperton Weir, opposite Weybridge Ladies Rowing Club Surrey
    Unidentified Surrey Live, 31 May 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/six-seal-sightings-surrey-majestic-31758076

    A seal was reported swimming gently, surfacing its head and back. The source also mentions a possible porpoise; that animal is not included in the seal count. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  447. Between Chertsey Lock and Chertsey Bridge Surrey
    Unidentified Surrey Live, 31 May 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/six-seal-sightings-surrey-majestic-31758076 (two ZSL map accounts)

    Two observers reported a seal in this stretch; one described it as dark grey with white whiskers and mentioned video and still images. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  448. Bank by a yacht club near Teddington School Thames, London
    Unidentified Teddington Town, “Another seal gives Teddington approval” (27 May 2025) — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/05/27/another-seal-gives-teddington-approval/

    One seal sighting reported at mid-morning by kayakers. The report says it was photographed by Mark Taylor earlier that day. The report identifies no species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  449. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Stephen Fry Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  450. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Sacha Baron Cohen Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  451. Near Chertsey Bridge Surrey
    Unidentified Surrey Live, 31 May 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/six-seal-sightings-surrey-majestic-31758076

    A seal was reported playing with a large fish for an extended period, releasing and catching it again. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  452. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  453. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  454. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Turtle Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  455. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Roach Bug Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  456. Near Hampton Court Bridge, River Thames London
    Unidentified Teddington Town, 20 May 2025 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/05/20/sunbathing-seal-on-the-shore-near-hampton-court/

    One seal was reported sunbathing on the shore near Hampton Court Bridge. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  457. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  458. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  459. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Charles Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  460. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  461. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Prudie Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  462. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Petunia Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  463. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Whirligig Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  464. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Jenga Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  465. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  466. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Orion Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  467. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Jenga Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  468. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Nacho Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  469. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Jenga Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  470. Haul-out on the west coast of Cornwall Cornwall
    Emma Stone Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  471. South West England or Wales South West England and Wales
    Hufflepuff Brush Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html

    Named post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  472. Off Lighthouse, Durlston Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Three grey seals reported off the Lighthouse. Grey seal · 3 seals

  473. Hut–TW (source locality abbreviations) Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal reported at “Hut - TW”; the source does not expand these locality abbreviations. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  474. Near Trowlock Island, Teddington London
    Unidentified Teddington Town, 26 March 2025 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/03/26/its-seal-spotting-season-in-teddington/

    A seal was photographed sunning near Trowlock Island and filmed returning to the water. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  475. Off TW (source locality abbreviation) Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal labelled “Atlantic” Grey Seal in the source was reported off “TW”. Grey seal · 1 seal

  476. River Thames near Mallard Place, Teddington London
    Unidentified Teddington Town, 26 March 2025 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/03/26/its-seal-spotting-season-in-teddington/

    A seal was seen in the Thames near Mallard Place; the local article identifies 21 March as the date of the accompanying sighting image. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  477. Off TW (source locality abbreviation) Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal reported off “TW”; the source does not expand this abbreviation. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  478. Off Globe, Durlston Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal reported off the Globe. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  479. Off TW (source locality abbreviation) Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal reported off “TW”; the source does not expand this abbreviation. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  480. Peterhead, UK Peterhead
    Unidentified Graeme Baxter — iNaturalist (bonxie62)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  481. Swanage Lifeboat slipway Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One grey seal reported at the lifeboat slipway. Grey seal · 1 seal

  482. River Thames, just before The Red Lion, Shepperton Surrey, England
    Unidentified Surrey Live, 7 February 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/incredible-video-shows-seal-splashing-30955994

    A resident saw one seal wrestling with a large yellow fish at the bottom of a garden overlooking the Thames. It swam downstream. The seal was seen with a neighbour; no species or individual identity is established. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  483. River Nith slipway by Robert Burns Centre, Dumfries Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
    Unidentified Daily Record, 6 February 2025 — https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/stranded-seal-pup-rescued-after-34625370

    One young seal was seen on the slipway at about 9:30am, returned to the water, and was seen again later stuck on the caul before being rescued. Species is not stated. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  484. Shepperton Lock, near The Thames Court pub Surrey
    Unidentified Surrey Live, 6 February 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/real-treat-seal-spotted-munching-30948402 (four ZSL map entries)

    Four map entries describe the same seal fishing and eating a large fish near the lock; one observer thought it was a grey seal. Grey seal · 1 seal

  485. Swanage Bay Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal reported in Swanage Bay. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  486. Floating platform toward Starcross, Exe Estuary Devon, England
    Unidentified Stuart Line Cruises, guided bird-watching cruise, 29 January 2025

    The account says two Grey Seals were resting on the platform; one stayed for photographs while the other entered the water. Grey seal · 2 seals

  487. Exe Estuary channel toward Turf Lock Devon, England
    Unidentified Stuart Line Cruises, guided bird-watching cruise, 29 January 2025

    The cruise account reports one Common Seal along the channel toward Turf Lock. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  488. Rotherhithe Beach London
    Unidentified Southwark News, 30 January 2025 — https://southwarknews.co.uk/area/rotherhithe/dead-seal-found-washed-up-on-rotherhithe-beach/

    One decomposing seal carcass was discovered; it had been there for some time. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  489. Off Globe, Durlston Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    The source lists one seal off the Globe. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  490. Off Lighthouse, Durlston Dorset
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    The source has two same-day entries at this site: one seal and one “Black” Seal; consolidated as a possible duplicate, not two animals. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  491. Louth area, England Louth area
    Unidentified sofiemayy22 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  492. Rathlin Island shore; exact site unspecified County Antrim, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified Rathlin Stickybeak, 29 December 2024 — https://rathlinstickybeak.wordpress.com/2024/12/29/rathlin-grey-seal-pup-count-2024-our-highest-count-ever/

    A male grey seal with a green flipper tag was lying alone on the shore. The observer thought the tag code might be 039. Grey seal · 1 seal

  493. River Thames bank opposite Canary Wharf, central London London, England
    Unidentified Metro, 19 October 2024 — https://metro.co.uk/2024/10/19/seal-spotted-sunbathing-central-london-21827328/

    A seal was seen playing in the Thames shallows and resting on a sandbank opposite Canary Wharf. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  494. River Thames near The Wharf restaurant, Teddington London, England
    Unidentified Teddington Town, 4 September 2024 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2024/09/04/another-seal-pays-a-visit-to-teddington/

    A seal was filmed in the river at 10:50am by a passer-by near The Wharf restaurant. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  495. Stone Island, Poole Harbour Dorset, England
    Unidentified Studland Birder, 14 Aug 2024

    eyewitness reports a common seal on Stone Island, identified by scope. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  496. Stone Island, Poole Harbour Dorset, England
    Unidentified Studland Birder, 14 Aug 2024

    eyewitness reports a second seal in the water, identified as grey. Grey seal · 1 seal

  497. Stonehaven beach Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Unidentified STV News, 14 August 2024 — https://news.stv.tv/north/police-probe-after-seal-pup-found-bleeding-on-beach-is-euthanised

    A young common seal pup was found on the beach and taken to a local veterinary practice; it was later euthanised after examination. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  498. River Thames at Limehouse London
    Unidentified r/london eyewitness video — https://www.reddit.com/r/london/comments/1ehbev0/

    The poster shared video of a seal surfacing at two points along the Thames in Limehouse. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  499. Poole Harbour Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Source describes the seal as hunting, 18:30–19:30. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  500. River Thames near Thames Ditton Island, Teddington London, England
    Unidentified Teddington Town, 26 July 2024 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2024/07/26/new-sighting-of-seal-in-thames-near-teddington/

    A seal was seen swimming and diving in the Thames while a boat was delivered to Teddington. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  501. Great Cumbrae Island, Isle Of Cumbrae, Scotland Great Cumbrae Island
    Unidentified divyamp — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  502. Beaulieu River Hampshire, England
    Unidentified Wild New Forest, September 2024 — https://www.wildnewforest.co.uk/post/september-2024-newsletter

    A freshly born common seal pup was observed on the river. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  503. Off Durlston Globe Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Durlston Country Park's Latest Sightings table records 2 seals at Off Durlston Globe on this date. Species not recorded · 2 seals

  504. Swanage Lifeboat Slipway Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Source notes noon and photograph. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  505. Swanage Lifeboat Slipway Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Source lists observation time as 07:00–15:00. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  506. Swanage Bay, 100m off slipway Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Durlston Country Park's Latest Sightings table records one seal at Swanage Bay, 100m off slipway on this date. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  507. Tyne by the Shields Ferry north landing Tyne and Wear
    Unidentified ITV News Tyne Tees — https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2024-04-25/relaxing-grey-seal-delights-ferry-customers-on-morning-commute

    The seal was resting on the parapet by the ferry jetty during the morning; crew described it as a juvenile. Grey seal

  508. Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Durlston Country Park's Latest Sightings table records one seal at Tilly Whim on this date. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  509. River Nene by Town Bridge, Peterborough Cambridgeshire, England
    Unidentified Peterborough Telegraph, 12 April 2024 — https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/seal-spotted-in-nene-near-peterboroughs-town-bridge-4588941

    One seal surfaced near a family feeding ducks by Town Bridge and was filmed before disappearing below the surface. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  510. Pontoon at Hampton Sailing Club, River Thames London, England
    Unidentified Teddington Town, 9 March 2024 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2024/03/09/photo-special-sun-bathing-seal-on-the-thames-today/

    A large adult male grey seal rested on a pontoon, stretching and looking across the river as rowing teams passed. Grey seal · 1 seal

  511. Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Durlston Country Park's Latest Sightings table records one seal at Tilly Whim on this date. Grey seal · 1 seal

  512. Southend-on-Sea, England Southend-on-Sea
    Unidentified Jon J. Laysell — iNaturalist (jarvo)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  513. Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Durlston Country Park's Latest Sightings table records one seal at Tilly Whim on this date. Grey seal · 1 seal

  514. Durlston Bay Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Durlston Country Park's Latest Sightings table records one seal at Durlston Bay on this date. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  515. Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Durlston Country Park's Latest Sightings table records one seal at Tilly Whim on this date. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  516. Ragged Rocks Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Observer listed as S. Titt. Grey seal · 1 seal

  517. River Thames by Radnor Gardens, Twickenham London
    Unidentified Twickenham Nub News — https://twickenham.nub.news/news/local-news/seal-spotted-in-the-river-thames-in-twickenham-217279

    The observer reported a grey seal gently bobbing and snorting at the surface before disappearing. Grey seal

  518. River Nene near Tansor (TL051911) Northamptonshire, England
    Unidentified Northamptonshire Biodiversity Records Centre, 5 April 2024

    Samuel Wallace reported seeing one seal here on 15 Jan 2024; the source believed it was a common seal. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  519. St Ninian's Isle beach Shetland
    Lulu STV News — https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/shetland-animal-sanctuary-rescues-tiniest-seal-pup-after-being-found-injured-on-beach-pecked-at-by-birds

    One seal pup found by a beach walker; later named Lulu by Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary. Grey seal · 1 seal

  520. Beaulieu River Hampshire, England
    Unidentified Wild New Forest, September 2024 — https://www.wildnewforest.co.uk/post/september-2024-newsletter

    A freshly born grey seal pup was found on the river suckling from its mother. Grey seal · 2 seals

  521. River Lagan towpath, Belfast Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified Eyewitness comment on r/Belfast Christmas Eve seal video — https://www.reddit.com/r/Belfast/comments/18rsra4/

    A commenter reported seeing a seal along the Lagan towpath on Christmas Day and wondered if it was the previous day's animal; continuity is unconfirmed. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  522. River Lagan near Lagan Meadows, Belfast Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified r/Belfast eyewitness video — https://www.reddit.com/r/Belfast/comments/18rsra4/

    The poster shared footage of a seal seen near Lagan Meadows on Christmas Eve. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  523. Cley Beach Norfolk, England
    Unidentified Thanet RSPB Local Group, 21 Nov 2023

    group account reports one Atlantic Grey Seal spotted at Cley Beach. Grey seal · 1 seal

  524. Scarborough, UK Scarborough
    Unidentified Elyias Philippaerts — iNaturalist (elyias)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  525. River Medway, central Maidstone Maidstone, Kent
    Unidentified UK Reporter/KentNews.Online, 4 November 2023 — https://ukreporter.co.uk/2023/11/04/seal-appears-in-central-maidstone/

    A small seal pup was reported clambering out of the River Medway during rain from Storm Ciarán. The report says this happened “yesterday,” resolving to 3 November 2023. It mentions another seal near Maidstone East railway station the previous month, but says it is unknown whether this was the same animal; that earlier report is not combined with this encounter. Species and individual identity are not stated. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  526. Water of Leith, on the walk toward The Shore Edinburgh, Scotland
    Unidentified Edinburgh Live, 23 October 2023 — https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-local-gobsmacked-after-spotting-27964776

    Martha Christie saw one grey seal swimming near swans while walking along the Water of Leith toward The Shore. Grey seal · 1 seal

  527. Clyde Tidal Weir beside Glasgow Green, River Clyde Glasgow, Scotland
    Unidentified Glasgow Live, 20 October 2023 — https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/seal-filmed-splashing-around-river-27953117

    A passer-by filmed a seal splashing in the Clyde, climbing across the tidal weir and returning to the water. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  528. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Two seals were recorded offshore. Source time: 14:35. Species not recorded · 2 seals

  529. River Bann in Coleraine town centre County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified r/northernireland eyewitness post — https://www.reddit.com/r/northernireland/comments/16olzq4/

    A poster reported seeing a seal in the River Bann in the town centre that evening. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  530. Lagan towpath between Drum Bridge and Shaw's Bridge Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified r/northernireland eyewitness post — https://www.reddit.com/r/northernireland/comments/15weaay/

    A poster reported seeing a seal on the towpath between Drum Bridge and Shaw's Bridge and shared footage. A matching r/Belfast post appears to be the same account and encounter. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  531. Peterborough Rowing Lake Cambridgeshire, England
    Unidentified Peterborough Telegraph, 7 August 2023 — https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/bert-the-seal-spotted-chilling-at-peterborough-rowing-lake-4246324

    A seal was seen sunbathing in the lake during a morning walk. The family reused the nickname Bert from an earlier sighting, but the article says it was uncertain whether this was the same seal. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  532. Dunwich coast Suffolk, England
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation NWDW Day 5, 3 August 2023 — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/national-whale-and-dolphin-watch-day-5-2nd-august/

    Two grey seals were spotted in the morning during a National Whale and Dolphin Watch observation. Grey seal · 2 seals

  533. Babbacombe Bay Devon, England
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation NWDW Day 5, 3 August 2023 — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/national-whale-and-dolphin-watch-day-5-2nd-august/

    An observer entered a grey seal sighting just after 13:30 during National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Grey seal · 1 seal

  534. Feolin, Argyll and Bute Scotland
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation NWDW Day 4 — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/national-whale-and-dolphin-watch-day-4-1st-august/

    Two harbour seals were reported at around 14:30. Harbour seal · 2 seals

  535. Off Dungeness, heading east Kent
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation field report — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/national-whale-and-dolphin-watch-day-1-2-29th-30th-july/

    A grey seal was reported heading east from Dungeness. Grey seal

  536. Off Dungeness Kent
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation field report — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/national-whale-and-dolphin-watch-day-1-2-29th-30th-july/

    Two harbour seals were reported bottling (sleeping in the water) between 10:30 and 11:00. Harbour seal · 2 seals

  537. Off New Quay Ceredigion, Wales
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation field report — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/national-whale-and-dolphin-watch-day-1-2-29th-30th-july/

    An adult harbour seal was observed heading north, at a reported distance of about 70 metres. Harbour seal

  538. WWT Slimbridge reserve Gloucestershire, England
    Unidentified WWT Slimbridge, Highlights of 2023

    The reserve's annual highlights list a Harbour Seal from 18 July. This preserves the first date in the source wording; subsequent presence dates are not specified. Harbour seal

  539. Mainland, Shetland, UK Mainland
    Unidentified Gavin Stone — iNaturalist (ganistuk)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  540. Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One common seal was recorded; the source gives no further behaviour. Source time: 14:45. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  541. Hove beach, west of King Alfred Leisure Centre East Sussex, England
    Unidentified Brighton and Hove News, 22 April 2023

    eyewitness Becky Bruzas saw one seal shortly before 08:00. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  542. Brownsea Island quay Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One grey seal was recorded. Source time: 10:00. Grey seal · 1 seal

  543. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal was recorded. Source time: 15:45. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  544. Holes Bay, seen from Upton Country Park Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One grey seal was recorded. Source time: 11:30. Grey seal · 1 seal

  545. Off Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One large seal was recorded close to the rocky shore. Source time: 13:00. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  546. Off the Globe, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Two seals were recorded about 100 metres apart. Source time: 13:30. Species not recorded · 2 seals

  547. North Fambridge mud bank Essex, England
    Unidentified RSPB South East Essex Local Group, 24 February 2023

    The field log says the seal briefly came out of the water onto the mud bank during a 17:00–17:30 visit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  548. Off Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    A grey seal sighting was recorded; the source lists the count as one or two. Source time: time not stated. Grey seal

  549. Off Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    One seal was recorded offshore. Source time: time not stated. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  550. Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay, UK Seaton Sluice
    Unidentified Pete Bradshaw — iNaturalist (chinbrad)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  551. Moored kayak near Hannaford's Quay, Topsham Devon, England
    Unidentified Exmouth Nub News, 16 February 2023

    local photographer dated this seal encounter to Tuesday 14 February; recurrent visits are not separately dated. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  552. River Lagan near Stranmillis, Belfast Belfast, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified r/northernireland eyewitness video — https://www.reddit.com/r/northernireland/comments/10wdofj/

    The poster filmed a seal surfacing for air in the River Lagan. A follow-up comment places it near Stranmillis; a cross-post the next day appears to show the same video. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  553. Off Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings

    Two grey seals were recorded offshore. Source time: time not stated. Grey seal · 2 seals

  554. Teddington Lock lifeboat station; later near Eel Pie Island Teddington and Twickenham, London, England
    Unidentified BBC News, 21 January 2023 — https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-64358168

    A grey seal emerged from the Thames and climbed onto a kayak mount outside the RNLI station at Teddington Lock. The BBC also reports that photographer Tobias Handschuh saw the seal near Eel Pie Island later that day and photographed it eating a fish; the accounts are kept together as one reported animal. Grey seal · 1 seal

  555. Outside the Mirage arcade, Hemsby Norfolk, England
    Unidentified The Independent, 21 January 2023

    rescue centre says photos arrived Friday night and responders found one grey seal pup outside the arcade. Grey seal · 1 seal

  556. River Nene at Orton Mere Lock Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
    Unidentified BBC News, 11 January 2023 — https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-64237426

    Walker Jen Cowley filmed one seal bobbing about in the River Nene at Orton Mere Lock. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  557. High Street, Stonehaven Aberdeenshire
    Unidentified UPI, 7 December 2022 — https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/12/07/scotland-seal-pup-rescued-Stonehaven-town-center-Scotland/3491670435771/

    A young seal returned to land in town after a harbour sighting the previous night and was collected by Kirkton Veterinary Centre. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  558. Stonehaven harbour Aberdeenshire
    Unidentified UPI, 7 December 2022 — https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/12/07/scotland-seal-pup-rescued-Stonehaven-town-center-Scotland/3491670435771/

    A young seal was seen in the harbour Tuesday night, then returned to land in town Wednesday morning; likely the same animal. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  559. Swanage Bay and by Swanage Pier Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2022 table)

    Durlston table records one seal in the bay and by the pier over several hours; species not specified. Count follows the single listed animal. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  560. Oban North and Lorn Ward, Oban, Scotland Oban North and Lorn Ward
    Unidentified Tony Mitchell-Jones — iNaturalist (tonymj)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  561. Thames beside Battersea Park, adjacent to Albert Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, public sighting (reported by Alec) — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    ZSL description: The observer saw the seal’s muzzle and head. Harbour seal

  562. River Ouse at Clifton Sands, York York, North Yorkshire
    Unidentified YorkMix, 24 August 2022

    reports one seal on the riverbank at Clifton Sands, photographed via Chris Pegg. Species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  563. Chapman's Pool Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2022 table)

    Durlston table records one seal at 13:30 at Chapman's Pool; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  564. Ballard Down shoreline Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2022 table)

    Durlston table records one seal at 07:30 at Ballard Down shoreline; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  565. River Thames near Rotherhithe Tunnel Rotherhithe, London, England
    Unidentified Southwark News, 15 August 2022 — https://southwarknews.co.uk/news/rotherhithe-man-delighted-to-finally-spot-seal-swimming-in-thames/

    Photographer Kam Hong Leung reported seeing and photographing one seal swimming near where the Rotherhithe Tunnel passes under the Thames during his daily walk. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  566. Foreshore just west of Hammersmith Bridge London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, public sighting (reported by Amy) — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    ZSL description: A seal pup was on the foreshore and had left by 21:30. Harbour seal

  567. United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unidentified von36 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  568. Crouch Walk West, Fambridge Essex, England
    Unidentified RSPB South East Essex Local Group, 11 July 2022

    field log lists one Harbour Seal during Sue Lusk's 06:00–06:55 Fambridge walk. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  569. River Thames near Barnes Railway Bridge London
    Unidentified SWLondoner, “First seal sighting of 2022 in Barnes” (25 February 2022) — https://swlondoner.co.uk/life/25022022-first-seal-sighting-of-2022-in-barnes

    One seal was seen swimming near Barnes Railway Bridge; it surfaced once and then disappeared. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  570. English Channel coast, England English Channel coast
    Unidentified davidecocco — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  571. River Thames opposite the Lensbury Club, near Teddington Lock London
    Unidentified Kingston Nub News, 14 February 2022 — https://kingston.nub.news/news/local-news/large-seal-spotted-in-thames-near-kingston

    A seal surfaced briefly near the line of moored boats, then disappeared. The report also quotes local enquiries confirming a seal had been in the area for several days; those undated sightings are not entered separately. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  572. Great Cumbrae Island, Isle Of Cumbrae, Scotland Great Cumbrae Island
    Unidentified Ron Pasieczna — iNaturalist (rongoeswild)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  573. Teddington Lifeboat launch ramp, River Thames London
    Unidentified Teddington Nub News, 5 November 2021 — https://teddington.nub.news/news/local-news/sick-young-seal-discovered-by-teddington-lifeboat-crew

    A sick young seal was found lying on the lifeboat launch ramp and later taken for specialist treatment. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  574. Durlston Bay Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2021 table)

    Durlston table records one seal at 07:30; species and further details are unspecified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  575. Boscombe Beach Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2021 table)

    Durlston table reports one adult grey seal about 10 metres offshore at 19:50. Grey seal · 1 seal

  576. United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unidentified Calum McLennan — iNaturalist (calum_mclennan)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  577. Botany Bay chalk reef Kent, England
    Unidentified The Isle of Thanet News, 6 May 2021

    reports one sub-adult seal, thought to be grey; seen hauled out before returning to sea. Grey seal · 1 seal

  578. Off Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2021 table)

    Durlston table identifies one common seal, an adult male with a very dark head, at 08:30. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  579. Tilly Whim, at the foot of the cliffs Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2021 table)

    Durlston table records one seal surfacing at 15:20; observer described it as dark grey. Species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  580. River Medway just above Allington Lock Malling, Kent
    Bradley (observer-given name) KentOnline, 2 April 2021 — https://www.kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/seal-spotted-in-river-medway-244991/

    Philip and Conan Anderson were walking by the river and filmed one seal at about 10:45 that morning. The report does not identify the species. Bradley is the name the observers gave the animal, not a verified individual identification. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  581. Anvil Point Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2021 table)

    Durlston table records one seal briefly surfacing; the observer described it as black. Species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  582. By Kew Gardens, west London London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, public sighting (reported by bruno) — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    ZSL description: The observer saw the animal’s body and head popping up but could not make out many features. Harbour seal

  583. Barnes, in front of St Paul’s Rowing Club London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, public sighting (reported by Celine) — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    The ZSL public map displayed 2 March 2021, this locality and a harbour-seal marker. The entry description was “Picture”; no photograph was reviewed or copied. Source classification is retained with uncertain confidence. Harbour seal

  584. Anvil Point, near Gully Mouth Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2021 table)

    Durlston table describes one grey seal diving near Gully Mouth at 14:00. Grey seal · 1 seal

  585. Between Tower Bridge and HMS Belfast London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, public sighting (reported by Will) — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

    ZSL description: Saw the seal swimming on the surface twice before diving underwater. Harbour seal

  586. North Somercotes, Louth, England North Somercotes
    Unidentified poroderma — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  587. Riverbank outside Syon Park, Isleworth London, England
    Unidentified Daily Mail, 27 January 2021

    The article reports one seal pup on the riverbank at about 13:30 on the previous day. RSPCA responders arrived after it had moved on. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  588. Crossing Richmond Lock, River Thames London
    Unidentified South West Londoner, 18 January 2021 — https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/18012021-seal-sightings-in-richmond-and-twickenham-suggest-local-celeb-seal-is-back

    A seal was seen crossing Richmond Lock. The article raises, but does not establish, that it may have been the same seal seen by Marble Hill Park the previous day. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  589. River Thames by Marble Hill Park, Twickenham London
    Unidentified South West Londoner, 18 January 2021 — https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/18012021-seal-sightings-in-richmond-and-twickenham-suggest-local-celeb-seal-is-back

    A seal was recorded in a video posted to a Twickenham community page. It was described in the local article as the possible returning “Twickerseal”, but identity is unconfirmed. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  590. Great Yarmouth coast, England Great Yarmouth coast
    Unidentified adamdturner — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  591. Swanage Bay Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal in Swanage Bay; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  592. Off Dolphin Watch Hut, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal surfacing and submerging over a 20-minute observation. It says grey, possibly speckled; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  593. Near Ulwell Road, Swanage, about 2 m offshore Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal near Ulwell Road, about 2 metres offshore; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  594. North Sea coast, Norfolk, England North Sea coast
    Unidentified Michael Baker — iNaturalist (michaelb287)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  595. River Clyde by St Andrew’s Bridge, Gorbals Glasgow, Scotland
    Unidentified STV News, 7 July 2020 — https://news.stv.tv/video/seal-enjoys-its-catch-while-floating-along-river-clyde

    Two walkers filmed a seal drifting on its back while eating a fish near the Gorbals. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  596. Chapman's Pool, Purbeck Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal in the bay at Chapman's Pool. Grey seal · 1 seal

  597. Kimmeridge Ledges, Purbeck Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal alongside a sunfish (the log says 1+1); only the seal is included here. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  598. River Thames near Brentford West London
    Unidentified MyLondon, 11 August 2020 — https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/mysterious-unexpected-downright-weird-things-18753507

    Canoeist Leo Murray recorded one seal swimming near him in the Thames at Brentford. The report dates the encounter to 7 June 2020 and says the seal surfaced close to the canoe before swimming away. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  599. Off Peveril Ledges, Swanage Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    The Durlston table lists one seal swimming close to shore. It describes the animal as grey and male but does not identify species. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  600. River Thames at Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick West London
    Unidentified MyLondon, 15 April 2020 — https://www.mylondon.news/news/west-london-news/watch-cheeky-seal-sunbathes-river-18093329

    Hannah Hart filmed one seal in the sunshine at about 13:30 on 14 April. MyLondon reports that it rested on the Thames with a bird Hart nicknamed “Geese,” then dived underwater. Hart also mentioned seeing a seal near Brentford late the previous week; this draft covers only the dated Strand-on-the-Green encounter. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  601. Hedbury Quarry, Purbeck Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    The Durlston table lists one seal at Hedbury Quarry at 17:00; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  602. Off Anvil Point, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    Durlston table records one grey seal at 11:15; described as swimming and surfacing with a long nose. Grey seal · 1 seal

  603. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    Durlston table records one grey seal; time is unspecified. Grey seal · 1 seal

  604. Marble Hill area of the Thames Twickenham, London, England
    Unidentified Surrey Live, 20 February 2020 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/seal-spotted-taking-breather-river-17772855

    A seal was filmed relaxing among tree trunks and branches in the river. The article describes the visible head as a grey seal; the source identification is retained with uncertain confidence. Grey seal · 1 seal

  605. Aberdeenshire, UK Aberdeenshire
    Unidentified Alexandre Orban — iNaturalist (nymeria_sand)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  606. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    Durlston table records one common seal; time and observer identification are uncertain in the log. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  607. Off Gully Mouth, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    Durlston table identifies one common seal; photo noted in the source log. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  608. Durlston Bay Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    Durlston table records one grey seal; time is unspecified. Grey seal · 1 seal

  609. Off Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    Durlston table records two seals; species and time are unspecified. Species not recorded · 2 seals

  610. Off Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)

    Durlston table records one seal; species and time are unspecified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  611. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2019 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal off Tilly Whim. Grey seal · 1 seal

  612. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2019 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal and marks “pup?” as uncertain; species and age are left unspecified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  613. Near East Stewart Street, Greenock Inverclyde, Scotland
    Dot-to-Dot STV News, 21 February 2020 — https://news.stv.tv/west-central/seal-pup-released-back-into-wild-after-being-found-in-car-park

    A seal pup was found after travelling through the harbour and into a car park. The Scottish SPCA later named the pup Dot-to-Dot; the later release at Broughty Ferry is not treated as another wild sighting. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  614. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2019 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal off Tilly Whim. Grey seal · 1 seal

  615. Pembrokeshire coast, on a sea cliff Pembrokeshire, Wales
    Unidentified ITV News Wales, 2 October 2019 — https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2019-10-02/seal-pup-found-on-top-50m-sea-cliff-in-pembrokeshire

    A month-old seal pup was found on top of a 50-metre sea cliff; the RSPCA later took it for rehabilitation. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  616. Between Crossness Point and Crossness pumping station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by Sue)

    Observer description: Two seals were on the mud at low tide. A volunteer at Crossness also saw them. Species not recorded · 2 seals

  617. River Thames at Southwark Bridge London
    Unidentified r/london eyewitness report — https://www.reddit.com/r/london/comments/ctuc31/

    A poster saw a seal in the Thames at 08:40 while walking over Southwark Bridge and reported it to ZSL. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  618. North Sea off Scotland Scotland
    Unidentified annakatarina — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  619. Off Anvil Point, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2019 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal off Anvil Point; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  620. Peveril Point, near Swanage Bay outfall Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2019 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal near the Swanage Bay outfall; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  621. Off Durlston, near the climbing area Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2019 table)

    The Durlston table records one grey seal watching climbers from the area labelled “subliminal”. Grey seal · 1 seal

  622. Ballycastle County Antrim, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified matthew_magilton — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  623. Teesmouth National Nature Reserve North East England
    Unidentified cfg — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  624. Observation Point–Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2019 table)

    The Durlston table records three grey seals in the evening, described as one seal with two pups. This is one adult-and-pups encounter. Grey seal · 3 seals

  625. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records two seals off Tilly Whim; species not specified. Species not recorded · 2 seals

  626. Off the Mile Markers, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal at 13:00 off the Mile Markers; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  627. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal. Grey seal · 1 seal

  628. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal off Tilly Whim; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  629. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal. Grey seal · 1 seal

  630. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal at 16:05; the entry describes an observation of about five minutes. Grey seal · 1 seal

  631. Durlston Bay, near the rocky shore Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal close to the rocky shore at 10:40. Grey seal · 1 seal

  632. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal at 13:00. Grey seal · 1 seal

  633. River Thames near Wandsworth Park, seen from Putney Bridge London
    Unidentified Hammersmith Today, 1 August 2018 — https://www.hammersmithtoday.co.uk/page/wandsworthsw18/info/sealinthames002.htm

    A seal was filmed feeding in the Thames; Julia Day's post says it was seen from Putney Bridge that afternoon. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  634. Eype shoreline, heading east toward West Bay West Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal swimming by the shoreline with its head above water before submerging and disappearing. Direction was east toward West Bay. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  635. Blackers Hole, off the Mile Marker Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal off the Mile Marker; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  636. Firth of Clyde, Cumbrae Scotland
    Unidentified jonathansingmaster — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  637. Gower Peninsula Wales
    Unidentified simonrolph — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  638. Durlston Bay, among seaweed Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal among seaweed at noon; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  639. Off the Durlston seabird colony Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table identifies two grey seals, described as a male and female, seen from a boat in the evening. Grey seal · 2 seals

  640. Southbourne Beach Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal diving and surfacing about 10 metres offshore during a two-hour observation. The source says it appeared black; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  641. Durlston Bay Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal at 14:15 in Durlston Bay; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  642. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  643. In the waves off Tilly Whim / Gully Mouth, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table identifies one grey seal in the waves off Tilly Whim / Gully Mouth at 14:00. Grey seal · 1 seal

  644. Llandudno Conwy, Wales
    Unidentified kev38 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  645. Warbarrow Bay, by the Lulworth Ranges Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2018 table)

    The Durlston table records one deceased grey seal, estimated at 5–6 feet long, with a tan ring around the body. Grey seal · 1 seal

  646. Off Gully Mouth, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    The Durlston table records one seal at 13:00. Grey seal · 1 seal

  647. Great Yarmouth Norfolk, England
    Unidentified madsrj — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  648. Off Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table identifies one grey seal at 14:30. Grey seal · 1 seal

  649. Near Brighton Pier, just west of Palace Pier Brighton and Hove, England
    Unidentified RNLI Brighton, 4 September 2017 — https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2017/september/04/brighton-rnli-lifeboat-tasked-to-help-baby-seal

    A seal pup was seen struggling to swim near the pier and was assisted by swimming-club members and responders. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  650. From the Dolphin Hut, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal; species and time not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  651. Swanage, seen from Ballard Down Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal floating, diving and swimming; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  652. Southbourne Beach, just off the groynes Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal observed for 10 minutes at 19:00; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  653. St Ives Cornwall, England
    Unidentified dj3freebear — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  654. Solent Point Beach, Southbourne Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table identifies one grey seal that surfaced beside swimmers at 14:00. Grey seal · 1 seal

  655. Tilly Whim, Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table identifies one grey seal; time not specified. Grey seal · 1 seal

  656. Swanage Bay, off the stone jetty toward Mowlem Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table identifies one grey seal that caught a fish and was observed for about 30 minutes; the observer notes movement from the stone jetty to Mowlem. Grey seal · 1 seal

  657. Peveril Point, Swanage Bay Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one stationary seal at 19:00 in Swanage Bay. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  658. Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal; time and further locality details not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  659. Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table's species cell reads “Grey Sea”; retained as one seal with species unspecified because the source label is incomplete. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  660. Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal; time and further locality details not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  661. Dancing Ledge, Purbeck Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records three seals at Dancing Ledge during the morning; puffins were also reported on the water. Species not recorded · 3 seals

  662. Durlston Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal; time and further locality details not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  663. River Dee above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv003D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Photo-identified adult male harbour seal above the River Dee normal tidal limit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  664. River Dee above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv018D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Photo-identified juvenile female harbour seal above the River Dee normal tidal limit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  665. Waterside Farm, River Dee, about 1 km above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv018D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Juvenile female harbour seal Pv018D was seen feeding on a small unidentified prey item. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  666. Winspit, Purbeck Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal at Winspit; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  667. Waterside Farm, River Dee, about 1 km above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv003D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Adult male harbour seal Pv003D was photographed eating a salmon. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  668. Durlston, Observation Point Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal at 11:00; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  669. Durlston, Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table records one seal at 11:00; species not specified. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  670. Durlston, Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table identifies one grey seal; time not specified. Grey seal · 1 seal

  671. Sandwich Bay Kent, England
    Unidentified dbeadle — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina). Harbour seal

  672. Durlston, Tilly Whim Dorset, England
    Unidentified Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2017 table)

    Durlston table identifies one grey seal at 13:20. Grey seal · 1 seal

  673. Carnoustie beach Angus, Scotland
    Unidentified The Courier, 11 January 2017 — https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/angus-mearns/346298/fur-flies-rights-wrongs-carnoustie-seal-pup-rescue/

    A seal pup remained on the beach for several hours and was taken into care after a rescue response. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  674. River Dee above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv018D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Photo-identified juvenile female harbour seal above the River Dee normal tidal limit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  675. Rocks near Loth Ferry Terminal, Sanday Orkney, Scotland
    Unidentified The Orcadian, 5 December 2016 — https://orcadian.co.uk/lucky-rescue-sanday-seal-pup/

    A grey seal pup became trapped between rocks near the ferry terminal and was freed by local rescuers with coastguard assistance. Grey seal · 1 seal

  676. Newtownards area County Down, Northern Ireland
    Unidentified natasha59 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  677. River Thames bank, Greenwich London
    Unidentified HuffPost UK, 6 October 2016 — https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/thames-seal-spotted-london-river_uk_57f62556e4b0efc7e3c4c87a

    Paul Wyatt's post, embedded by HuffPost, says he walked past a seal on the Thames bank in Greenwich on 24 September. Species is not identified. Other October sightings in the article are not combined with this encounter. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  678. Portreath beach Cornwall, England
    Unidentified Cornish Seal Sanctuary case archive — https://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/seal201617css.html

    A five-day-old whitecoat male seal pup was rescued from the beach and taken for rehabilitation. Grey seal · 1 seal

  679. River Dee above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv036D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Photo-identified harbour seal Pv036D above the River Dee normal tidal limit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  680. Conwy coast Wales
    Unidentified russhedley — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  681. English Channel coast England
    Unidentified chamaeleo — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  682. Near South Quay DLR station London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by Rosy)

    Observer description: The observer thought it seemed like a young grey seal. It bobbed up and down in the water by South Quay DLR, then dived and disappeared.

  683. Lincolnshire coast England
    Unidentified alexroddie — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  684. Thames between HMS President and Sea Containers House, north side of the river London
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by Richard)

    Observer description: The observer first saw a dark back, then recognised it as a seal as it curved and dived. It was not seen again.

  685. Ray Gut, as the tide was coming in Thames Estuary, Essex
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by David)

    Observer description: A larger seal appeared to be lying on the sand with its head and tail out of the water. A smaller seal dived and was not seen again. Grey seal · 2 seals

  686. Argyll and Bute Scotland
    Unidentified angusjlothian — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  687. Orkney Scotland
    Unidentified carranya — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina). Harbour seal

  688. River Dee above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv002D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Photo-identified harbour seal Pv002D above the River Dee normal tidal limit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  689. River Dee above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv003D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Photo-identified harbour seal Pv003D above the River Dee normal tidal limit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  690. River Dee above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv002D SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf

    Photo-identified harbour seal Pv002D above the River Dee normal tidal limit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  691. Swale between Queenborough Harbour and the Sheppey Crossing Kent
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by Chris)

    Observer description: A seal surfaced near the kayaks, then continued swimming alongside them and intermittently breaking the surface for about half a mile on the return to the harbour.

  692. Pegwell Bay Kent
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by DCurnick)

    The public-map entry reports 16 harbour seals and no grey seals at 08:09. Harbour seal · 16 seals

  693. Goodwin Sands (Goodwin Knoll) Kent
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by BenMann)

    The observer described one large, dark seal with a long snout and no visible white facial markings.

  694. Goodwin Sands (S Kellett Gut) Kent
    Unidentified ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by PacificUnderseaGardens and Richard-Spink)

    Two public-map entries by separate observers report 10 harbour seals and no grey seals at 08:17 at this locality. One entry says photographs were attached; they were not reviewed. Harbour seal · 10 seals

  695. Mallaig Highland, Scotland
    Unidentified lilleor — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  696. Shetland Islands Scotland
    Unidentified stanvrem — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina). Harbour seal

  697. Argyll and Bute Scotland
    Unidentified ls306 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  698. River Dee above normal tidal limit Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Pv001D SMRU report 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf?isAllowed=y&sequence=1

    A harbour seal was photo-identified above the river's normal tidal limit. Harbour seal · 1 seal

  699. Portland Bill Dorset, England
    Unidentified silversea_starsong — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  700. Marloes Pembrokeshire, Wales
    Unidentified hoppy1951 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  701. Inner Seas off Scotland's west coast Scotland
    Unidentified rumeltr — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  702. River Severn below Gloucester Gloucestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Last reported sighting: Keith was with paddle boarders and tried to climb onto a board. Grey seal · 1 seal

  703. River Thames, Greenwich London
    Unidentified Rumble video by Nicola White — https://rumble.com/v2zcj5-greenwich-thames-seal-interacting-with-dog-2nd-feb-2013.html

    The video title dates the footage to 2 February 2013 and locates it in Greenwich on the Thames. It shows one seal pup approaching and interacting with a Labrador. The public post has no additional written encounter details; no species or individual identity is inferred. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  704. Morden Wharf, River Thames, Greenwich London
    Unidentified London Now, “Seal spotted in Thames off Greenwich” (29 January 2013) — https://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10191527.seal-spotted-in-thames-off-greenwich/

    A family saw one seal close to the riverbank; it submerged and resurfaced with a fish. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  705. Lenchford Hotel, near Holt Fleet Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Seen out on the bank in the snow. Grey seal · 1 seal

  706. Bewdley Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Observed eating a fish. Grey seal · 1 seal

  707. Near Dowles outflow and Bewdley Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Reported with rowers and later observed eating mallards; the source treats the day's observations as one visit by Keith. Grey seal · 1 seal

  708. Bewdley Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    A sighting of Keith was recorded at Bewdley. Grey seal · 1 seal

  709. Bewdley and near Dowles Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Caught a fish, then rested in the shallows for about two hours. Grey seal · 1 seal

  710. Bewdley and north toward Dowles Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Observed playing around canoeists. Grey seal · 1 seal

  711. Bewdley, River Severn Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    The author personally watched Keith in the river. Grey seal · 1 seal

  712. Stourport Marina Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Present through the day and observed eating salmon and pike. Grey seal · 1 seal

  713. Bewdley, Severnside North Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Observed eating a fish. Grey seal · 1 seal

  714. Upton-upon-Severn Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    A sighting of Keith was recorded at Upton-upon-Severn. Grey seal · 1 seal

  715. Ketch Caravan Park, Worcester Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Observed playing with a plastic bottle. Grey seal · 1 seal

  716. Diglis Weir, Worcester Worcestershire, England
    Keith Rosemary Winnall, Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    Observed eating a large chub and two pike during a 30-minute period. Grey seal · 1 seal

  717. Near Powick, River Severn Worcestershire, England
    Keith Worcestershire Recorders, April 2013 — https://www.wbrc.org.uk/WORCRECD/34/Winnall_Rosemary--Grey_Seal_Halichoerus_grypus_in_.html

    A grey seal swam among canoeists' boats for about half an hour. Grey seal · 1 seal

  718. Highland Scotland
    Unidentified lecleret — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  719. Brodick, Arran North Ayrshire, Scotland
    Unidentified acljohn — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  720. Hightown Merseyside, England
    Unidentified grahamclarkson — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina). Harbour seal

  721. Donna Nook Lincolnshire, England
    Unidentified boatbirder — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  722. Hove Beach near Hove Lagoon East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

    A common seal pup was briefly on the beach at 16:45, returned to the sea, and later came ashore again and was located by a rescue team. Harbour seal

  723. Brighton Marina East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

    Surfers reported a seal near Brighton Marina at about 09:00.

  724. Fionnphort Argyll and Bute, Scotland
    Unidentified bierdna — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  725. Northumberland coast Northumberland, England
    Unidentified alexlees — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  726. Brighton Pier, moving west toward Hove East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

    Workers on Brighton Pier reported a common seal close to shore, looking for a place to haul out before moving west toward Hove. Harbour seal

  727. Between Brighton Marina and Brighton Pier East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

    A single common seal was recorded repeatedly at 10:00 and 21:00, less than 50 metres from shore. Harbour seal

  728. Off Worthing West Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

    A grey seal was observed off the coast. Grey seal

  729. About 50 metres off Hove Beach East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

    A common seal was seen about 50 metres offshore. Harbour seal

  730. Off Hove Beach East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

    A common seal was seen a few metres from the beach; the report says it may have been Twinkle. Harbour seal

  731. Off Hove Beach East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

    A common seal was seen a few metres from the beach; the report says it may have been Twinkle. Harbour seal

  732. Off Shoreham Beach West Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation Dec 2010–Mar 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_march.pdf

    A common seal was seen off Shoreham Beach. Harbour seal

  733. River Cuckmere East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation Dec 2010–Mar 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_march.pdf

    A grey seal was recorded in the River Cuckmere. Grey seal

  734. River Cuckmere East Sussex
    Twinkle Sea Watch Foundation Dec 2010–Mar 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_march.pdf

    Twinkle was seen again in the River Cuckmere. Harbour seal

  735. River Cuckmere East Sussex
    Twinkle Sea Watch Foundation Dec 2010–Mar 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_march.pdf

    Twinkle was seen again in the River Cuckmere. Harbour seal

  736. River Adur West Sussex
    Twinkle Sea Watch Foundation Dec 2010–Mar 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_march.pdf

    Twinkle was positively identified by the orange numbered flipper tag. Harbour seal

  737. Off Brighton Marina East Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation Dec 2010–Mar 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_march.pdf

    A common seal was reported off Brighton Marina; the observer could not tell whether it was Twinkle. Harbour seal

  738. Lincolnshire coast Lincolnshire, England
    Unidentified silviupetrovan — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  739. Lancing, West Sussex West Sussex
    Unidentified Sea Watch Foundation July 2010 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2010_07SWF.pdf

    A common seal was reported at Lancing at 10:00 and again at 19:00. Harbour seal

  740. Dunbar East Lothian, Scotland
    Unidentified kakapo38 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  741. North Somercotes Lincolnshire, England
    Unidentified p_hughes — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  742. St Saviour's Dock, Bermondsey London
    Unidentified London SE1, 10 January 2010 — https://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/4293

    A seal used a bird-nesting platform for about 30 minutes, then left as the tide went out. Species not recorded · 1 seal

  743. Louth coast Lincolnshire, England
    Unidentified jhatfield — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  744. Highland Scotland
    Unidentified botanikstoffel — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina). Harbour seal

  745. Northumberland coast Northumberland, England
    Unidentified davidphillips1968 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  746. Donna Nook Lincolnshire, England
    Unidentified newbie321 — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  747. North Ayrshire Scotland
    Unidentified mrmangomx — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  748. Lindisfarne Northumberland, England
    Unidentified Tom — iNaturalist (tomski)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  749. Dunvegan, Isle of Skye Scotland
    Unidentified joseproma — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  750. Shetland Islands Scotland
    Unidentified Andreas Michalik — iNaturalist (phoenicurus)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  751. Noss Shetland, Scotland
    Unidentified missour — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  752. Fife Scotland
    Unidentified Mark Hulme — iNaturalist (markhulme)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  753. Llanbedrog Gwynedd, Wales
    Unidentified andytap — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  754. A few hundred metres upriver from Bonar Bridge, Kyle of Sutherland Highland, Scotland
    Unidentified University of St Andrews, reporting Sea Mammal Research Unit survey — https://news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/rare-arctic-sightings-in-moray-firth/

    A ringed seal was observed hauled out during a regular seal survey. Ringed seal · 1 seal

  755. River Conon, Moray Firth Highland, Scotland
    Unidentified University of St Andrews — https://news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/rare-arctic-sightings-in-moray-firth/

    A hooded seal was recorded on video in the river. Hooded seal · 1 seal

  756. Gills Bay Caithness, Scotland
    Unidentified Philip Griffin — iNaturalist (pglaouto)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  757. Fort William Highland, Scotland
    Unidentified Gladebier — iNaturalist (gladebier)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina). Harbour seal

  758. Isle of Skye Scotland
    Unidentified souptowntdubs — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina). Harbour seal

  759. Highland Scotland
    Unidentified Alan Melville — iNaturalist (gumnut)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  760. Shetland Islands Scotland
    Unidentified tamaszeke — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  761. Fife Scotland
    Unidentified gubazsuzs — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  762. East Lothian Scotland
    Unidentified gubazsuzs — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus). Grey seal

  763. South Uist Outer Hebrides, Scotland
    Unidentified Jeanne Robinson — iNaturalist (weebeastie75)

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal

  764. Shetland Islands Shetland, Scotland
    Unidentified tamaszeke — iNaturalist

    Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica). Grey seal