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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.
A seal was seen playing in the Thames shallows and resting on a sandbank opposite Canary Wharf.
Source: Metro, 19 October 2024 — https://metro.co.uk/2024/10/19/seal-spotted-sunbathing-central-london-21827328/
19 October 2024 · London, EnglandA seal was filmed in the river at 10:50am by a passer-by near The Wharf restaurant.
Source: Teddington Town, 4 September 2024 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2024/09/04/another-seal-pays-a-visit-to-teddington/
3 September 2024 · London, Englandeyewitness reports a second seal in the water, identified as grey.
Source: Studland Birder, 14 Aug 2024
14 August 2024 · Dorset, Englandeyewitness reports a common seal on Stone Island, identified by scope.
Source: Studland Birder, 14 Aug 2024
14 August 2024 · Dorset, EnglandA young common seal pup was found on the beach and taken to a local veterinary practice; it was later euthanised after examination.
Source: STV News, 14 August 2024 — https://news.stv.tv/north/police-probe-after-seal-pup-found-bleeding-on-beach-is-euthanised
13 August 2024 · Aberdeenshire, ScotlandThe poster shared video of a seal surfacing at two points along the Thames in Limehouse.
Source: r/london eyewitness video — https://www.reddit.com/r/london/comments/1ehbev0/
31 July 2024 · LondonSource describes the seal as hunting, 18:30–19:30.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
28 July 2024 · Dorset, EnglandA seal was seen swimming and diving in the Thames while a boat was delivered to Teddington.
Source: Teddington Town, 26 July 2024 — https://teddingtontown.co.uk/2024/07/26/new-sighting-of-seal-in-thames-near-teddington/
25 July 2024 · London, EnglandPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus).
Source: divyamp — iNaturalist
15 July 2024 · Great Cumbrae IslandA freshly born common seal pup was observed on the river.
Source: Wild New Forest, September 2024 — https://www.wildnewforest.co.uk/post/september-2024-newsletter
6 July 2024 · Hampshire, EnglandDurlston Country Park's Latest Sightings table records 2 seals at Off Durlston Globe on this date.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
6 May 2024 · Dorset, EnglandSource notes noon and photograph.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings — https://www.durlston.co.uk/latest-sightings
4 May 2024 · Dorset, England