United Kingdom · observation
Creekmouth Open Space Barking, near the small Thames Barrier
· London
Observer description: Long dog like snout. Dark brown colour. Head came above water before taking a deep breath and diving back down. Saw small amount of body whilst diving seemed quite large & in good condition
- Species
- Not recorded / not sure
- Number of seals
- Not recorded
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5826 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- ZSL public report 5826. Reported time: 16:00:00. Source species selection: grey seal; identification unverified. Observer named Creekmouth Open Space, Barking. Source coordinates (51.53523137707124, 0.6698226928710938) conflict with that location; location text is retained and coordinates are unverified.
- 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.