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Read recent published observations from the United Kingdom. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
Named post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html
12 September 2025 · South West EnglandNamed post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html
8 September 2025 · South West EnglandNamed post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html
8 September 2025 · South West EnglandA female grey seal with black tubing around her neck was filmed by a hiker on the island. She appeared alert and in good condition.
Source: RTÉ News, 12 September 2025 — https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0912/1533104-seal-rathlin-island/
6 September 2025 · County Antrim, Northern IrelandNamed post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html
5 September 2025 · South West EnglandNamed post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html
5 September 2025 · South West EnglandNamed post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html
5 September 2025 · South West EnglandAuthor reports the first seal they had seen locally, near the Cardiff Bay Barrage sluice gates. The post says this was on the Wednesday before publication (6 September 2025), i.e. 3 September. The author identifies it as a grey seal; this is source-attributed, not independently confirmed.
Source: Earthstar, “Finally, a Grey seal” — https://earthstar.blog/2025/09/06/finally-a-grey-seal/
3 September 2025 · Cardiff, WalesNamed post-release wild seal sighting listed by the Seal Research Trust. Exact locality is not specified in the monthly list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, September 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025septnewscss.html
1 September 2025 · South West EnglandNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html
28 August 2025 · CornwallNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html
27 August 2025 · South West EnglandNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. Species is not stated in the monthly sighting list.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, August 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025augustnewscss.html
25 August 2025 · South West England