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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 reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html
29 May 2025 · South West England and WalesTwo observers reported a seal in this stretch; one described it as dark grey with white whiskers and mentioned video and still images.
Source: Surrey Live, 31 May 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/six-seal-sightings-surrey-majestic-31758076 (two ZSL map accounts)
28 May 2025 · SurreyA seal was reported swimming gently, surfacing its head and back. The source also mentions a possible porpoise; that animal is not included in the seal count.
Source: Surrey Live, 31 May 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/six-seal-sightings-surrey-majestic-31758076
28 May 2025 · SurreyOne seal sighting reported at mid-morning by kayakers. The report says it was photographed by Mark Taylor earlier that day. The report identifies no species.
Source: Teddington Town, “Another seal gives Teddington approval” (27 May 2025) — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/05/27/another-seal-gives-teddington-approval/
27 May 2025 · Thames, LondonNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html
27 May 2025 · South West England and WalesNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html
26 May 2025 · South West England and WalesNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html
24 May 2025 · South West England and WalesA seal was reported playing with a large fish for an extended period, releasing and catching it again.
Source: Surrey Live, 31 May 2025 — https://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/six-seal-sightings-surrey-majestic-31758076
24 May 2025 · SurreyNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html
23 May 2025 · South West England and WalesNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html
23 May 2025 · South West England and WalesNamed post-release wild seal sighting reported by the Seal Research Trust. The report does not specify the encounter's exact locality or species.
Source: Seal Research Trust, via Cornish Seal Sanctuary, May 2025 news update — https://sealsanctuary.co.uk/html/gweek2025maynewscss.html
22 May 2025 · South West England and WalesOne seal was reported sunbathing on the shore near Hampton Court Bridge.
Source: Teddington Town, 20 May 2025 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/05/20/sunbathing-seal-on-the-shore-near-hampton-court/
19 May 2025 · London