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United Kingdom · 2000—2026

Grey and harbour seals

Seals around the United Kingdom.

Follow public seal observations from the United Kingdom. Browse published records, explore the places and stories behind them, or share an encounter with the Seal Watch team.

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N ↑Aberdeenshire · 2 reports1

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  1. Aberdeenshire2 reports

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  1. 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

  2. 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