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By the Rotherhithe Canary Wharf ferry pier near a&o hotel on the sandy river bank.

· London

Observer description: Its back was a rusty brownish colour, the rest of the seal was grey. Observer notes: The animal must have been there for a longer time when we got there, we didnt stay long. It was enjoying the sun.

Species
Not recorded / not sure
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5619 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/

About this record

Supporting evidence
ZSL public report 5619. Reported time: 12:30:00. Source species selection: unknown seal; identification unverified. Source coordinates: 51.50463136591739, -0.03296169605164323; location and coordinates have not been reconciled.
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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