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River Thames bank, Greenwich

· London

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 / not sure
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
HuffPost UK, 6 October 2016 — https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/thames-seal-spotted-london-river_uk_57f62556e4b0efc7e3c4c87a

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Supporting evidence
No additional evidence notes recorded.
Identification confidence
Uncertain
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

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Other reports with the same broad area or attributed name.

Under Tower Bridge

Observer description: Flat muzzle, dark shiny head.

Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5828 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

HMS Belfast

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

Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5829 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

Thames dock boat

Observer description: Muzzle, rolled on its side

Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5827 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

Creekmouth Open Space Barking, near the small Thames Barrier

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

Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5826 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/