United Kingdom · observation
Peterborough Rowing Lake
· Cambridgeshire, England
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.
- Species
- Harbour seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Peterborough Telegraph, 7 August 2023 — https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/people/bert-the-seal-spotted-chilling-at-peterborough-rowing-lake-4246324
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- The observer reported a sighting on Friday morning; article published Monday 7 August, resolving the date to 4 August. A sanctuary adviser said it was likely an adult common seal.
- 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.