United Kingdom · observation
Between Blackfriars & Millennium Bridge
· London
Observer description: Solitary seal swimming upstream against current (approaching low water) Leisurely pace. More often submerged than surfaced. Too far to ascertain type. Very dark (black) in colour. Observer notes: Poor quality pic, but back can be seen close to shore. Occasional surfacing, suggesting hunting behaviour?
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- Not recorded
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5747 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- ZSL public report 5747. Reported time: 06:40:00. Source species selection: harbour seal; identification unverified. Source coordinates: 51.50878252424312, -0.100250244140625; 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.