London
Observer description: It popped its head above water in my wake, briefly looked around then sank back into the water
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5612 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
15 Mar 2026 · LondonUnited Kingdom · North Atlantic
United Kingdom · stories
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.
Dorset, England
One seal was recorded diving, catching and tossing a flatfish.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2026 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
13 March 2026 · Dorset, EnglandLondon
Observer description: She was lying on the sand, moving her head and opening and closing her eyes. At one point she slightly rolled onto her back. She was spotty, red coloured brick-brownish shade.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5610 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
13 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Saw the body and muzzle. Please see photograph
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5611 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
13 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Seal lying on the sand. Did move around on land a bit and was watching when people passed by. Appeared young (had orange fur and was on the smaller side) Observer notes: I had seen the seal there the day before also. A member of pub staff told me that a member of the public told him the seal appeared to have lost it mother and that is why it was staying in this location.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5607 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
12 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Whole Seal resting on the river bank. Looks like a young seal as it looked like it was loosing it’s fur.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5608 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
12 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Reddish colour
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5609 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
12 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: it was brown
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5605 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
12 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: Whole seal beached on the shore
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5606 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
12 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: I saw the full seal come up for air, roll over and dive back under
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5614 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
11 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: It was lying on sand in the sun, it’s fur is ginger with dark spots
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5604 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
11 Mar 2026 · LondonLondon
Observer description: It was reddish brown and spotted on its body - looked quite young, very large eyes. It was basking on the beach for a bit and then it moved further down towards the water and continued resting there. Observer notes: My dog was right up to next to it before I spotted it as it was kind of blending into the sea, but I pulled my dog back and put him on the lead. My dog was more nervous than anything so hopefully we didnt stress the seal out too much. I looked over (from a distance) to check for any obvious signs of injury on the seal (as this is my first sighting and I wasnt sure if it was normal!) but sure now that it was just resting and it seemed to move okay when it shuffled back down the beach.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, report 5602 — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
10 Mar 2026 · London