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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.
Photographer Kam Hong Leung reported seeing and photographing one seal swimming near where the Rotherhithe Tunnel passes under the Thames during his daily walk.
Source: Southwark News, 15 August 2022 — https://southwarknews.co.uk/news/rotherhithe-man-delighted-to-finally-spot-seal-swimming-in-thames/
11 August 2022 · Rotherhithe, London, EnglandZSL description: A seal pup was on the foreshore and had left by 21:30.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey, public sighting (reported by Amy) — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/
21 July 2022 · LondonPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus).
Source: von36 — iNaturalist
15 July 2022 · United Kingdomfield log lists one Harbour Seal during Sue Lusk's 06:00–06:55 Fambridge walk.
Source: RSPB South East Essex Local Group, 11 July 2022
11 July 2022 · Essex, EnglandOne seal was seen swimming near Barnes Railway Bridge; it surfaced once and then disappeared.
Source: SWLondoner, “First seal sighting of 2022 in Barnes” (25 February 2022) — https://swlondoner.co.uk/life/25022022-first-seal-sighting-of-2022-in-barnes
19 February 2022 · LondonPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus).
Source: davidecocco — iNaturalist
17 February 2022 · English Channel coastA seal surfaced briefly near the line of moored boats, then disappeared. The report also quotes local enquiries confirming a seal had been in the area for several days; those undated sightings are not entered separately.
Source: Kingston Nub News, 14 February 2022 — https://kingston.nub.news/news/local-news/large-seal-spotted-in-thames-near-kingston
14 February 2022 · LondonPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica).
Source: Ron Pasieczna — iNaturalist (rongoeswild)
15 November 2021 · Great Cumbrae IslandA sick young seal was found lying on the lifeboat launch ramp and later taken for specialist treatment.
Source: Teddington Nub News, 5 November 2021 — https://teddington.nub.news/news/local-news/sick-young-seal-discovered-by-teddington-lifeboat-crew
4 November 2021 · LondonDurlston table records one seal at 07:30; species and further details are unspecified.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2021 table)
31 July 2021 · Dorset, EnglandDurlston table reports one adult grey seal about 10 metres offshore at 19:50.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2021 table)
16 July 2021 · Dorset, EnglandPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica).
Source: Calum McLennan — iNaturalist (calum_mclennan)
15 July 2021 · United Kingdom