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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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26 February—5 April

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241 of 242 reports mapped · 3 areas

N ↑London · 234 reports1Dorset, England · 6 reports2Exeter · 1 report3

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Mapped areas North to south

  1. London234 reports
  2. Dorset, England6 reports
  3. Exeter1 report

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  1. 12013
  2. 192017
  3. 162018
  4. 72019
  5. 142020
  6. 62021
  7. 32022
  8. 102023
  9. 132024
  10. 62026

Months in 2026

  1. 0Jan
  2. 1Feb
  3. 3Mar
  4. 2Apr
  5. 0May
  6. 0Jun
  7. 0Jul
  8. 0Aug
  9. 0Sep
  10. 0Oct
  11. 0Nov
  12. 0Dec

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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