United Kingdom · observation
Tyne by the Shields Ferry north landing
· Tyne and Wear
The seal was resting on the parapet by the ferry jetty during the morning; crew described it as a juvenile.
- Species
- Grey seal
- Number of seals
- Not recorded
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- ITV News Tyne Tees — https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2024-04-25/relaxing-grey-seal-delights-ferry-customers-on-morning-commute
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- The report dates the sighting to Thursday 25 April 2024 and locates it beside the Shields Ferry north landing. Grey seal is the report's identification; juvenile status is attributed to the ferry crew. No individual identity or exact point 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.