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By Kew Gardens, west London

· London

ZSL description: The observer saw the animal’s body and head popping up but could not make out many features.

Species
Harbour seal
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, public sighting (reported by bruno) — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

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Supporting evidence
The ZSL public map displayed 10 March 2021, this locality and a harbour-seal marker. Source classification retained with uncertain confidence; no individual identity or count is inferred.
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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Observer description: Flat muzzle, dark shiny head.

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

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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/

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Observer description: Muzzle, rolled on its side

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

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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/