London
Observer description: He/she had a brown-ish coat. They had a dog like face.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5656 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
07 Apr 2026 · LondonUnited Kingdom · North Atlantic
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From the public record.
Read recent published observations from the United Kingdom. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
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Observer description: Its is on the video recording a big seal
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5653 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
06 Apr 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: We saw the whole animal, it was basking on the beach.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5646 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
06 Apr 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: The seal appeared to be sunbathing on the beach. It raised its head a few times while I was there so appeared ok. I didnt want to bother it so didnt stay to check it returned to water when tide rose. Observer notes: I hope the seal was ok. Have never seen one here before. It did raise its head a few times and looked to be resting/sunbathing.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5643 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
05 Apr 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Brown coloured seal laying in the sun. It rolled over and had a scratch while we watched it Observer notes: The photo is not the clearest but it was 100% seal who seemed happy sunbathing
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5648 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
05 Apr 2026 · LondonDorset, England
One Grey Seal was recorded off Tilly Whim.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
5 April 2026 · Dorset, EnglandLondon
Observer description: I saw the head and body of the seal, it looked fairly small. Observer notes: The seal looked like it was trying to get onto land but couldnt due to the weather/waves. Original location description: Near the entrance to Battersea Park, just after walk way from Power Station. The seal was in the water and looked like it was trying to get onto the bank but couldnt due to rough waters. The seal swam further down the river towards the direction of the park from the bank.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5647 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
04 Apr 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Dark spots on body, fairly small
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5641 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
04 Apr 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Long snout, grey spots on the side, grey belly
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5639 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
03 Apr 2026 · LondonDorset, England
Two seals were recorded off Tilly Whim.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
1 April 2026 · Dorset, EnglandLondon
Observer description: Could see the whole body, as it was lying out of the water on the mud. It would frequently roll over or raise its head and/or tail. But even with binoculars it was hard for me to tell which species -- sometimes the head profile looked flat like a grey, sometimes it looked more like a harbour.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5637 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
31 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Dark with orange mousy fur. Lying on its side and chilling out. Looked up at us when we made noises and otherwise looked totally relaxed Observer notes: How do you know if the animal is resting or injured? Are they often spotted alone?
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5636 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
31 Mar 2026 · London