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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
4 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
3 May 2025 · CornwallNamed 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
2 May 2025 · South West England and WalesThree grey seals reported off the Lighthouse.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
2 April 2025 · DorsetOne seal reported at “Hut - TW”; the source does not expand these locality abbreviations.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
30 March 2025 · DorsetA seal was photographed sunning near Trowlock Island and filmed returning to the water.
Source: Teddington Town, 26 March 2025 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/03/26/its-seal-spotting-season-in-teddington/
26 March 2025 · LondonA seal was seen in the Thames near Mallard Place; the local article identifies 21 March as the date of the accompanying sighting image.
Source: Teddington Town, 26 March 2025 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2025/03/26/its-seal-spotting-season-in-teddington/
21 March 2025 · LondonOne seal labelled “Atlantic” Grey Seal in the source was reported off “TW”.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
21 March 2025 · DorsetOne seal reported off “TW”; the source does not expand this abbreviation.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
1 March 2025 · DorsetOne seal reported off the Globe.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
27 February 2025 · DorsetOne seal reported off “TW”; the source does not expand this abbreviation.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2025 table) — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
22 February 2025 · DorsetPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica).
Source: Graeme Baxter — iNaturalist (bonxie62)
15 February 2025 · Peterhead