United Kingdom · observation
Goodrington South Sands beach, near the car park and Inn on the Quay
· London
Observer reported a light grey seal with lighter markings on its head, seen close to shore at sunset. Only the head was visible; nostril shape, muzzle shape and size were uncertain. The animal surfaced repeatedly, exhaled audibly, submerged and was seen again from the beach about 5–10 minutes later. Original location description: Goodrington South sands beach in the water straight in front of the beach section closest to the car park, next to the dog friendly section and the Brewers Fayre Inn on the quay
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- Not recorded
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5744 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- ZSL public report 5744. Reported time: 21:30:00. Source species selection: harbour seal; identification unverified. Source coordinates: 50.42383125367359, -3.55682373046875; 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.