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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 recorded in a video posted to a Twickenham community page. It was described in the local article as the possible returning “Twickerseal”, but identity is unconfirmed.
Source: South West Londoner, 18 January 2021 — https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/18012021-seal-sightings-in-richmond-and-twickenham-suggest-local-celeb-seal-is-back
15 January 2021 · LondonPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus).
Source: adamdturner — iNaturalist
18 November 2020 · Great Yarmouth coastThe Durlston table records one seal in Swanage Bay; species not specified.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)
19 September 2020 · Dorset, EnglandThe Durlston table records one seal surfacing and submerging over a 20-minute observation. It says grey, possibly speckled; species not specified.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)
24 August 2020 · Dorset, EnglandThe Durlston table records one seal near Ulwell Road, about 2 metres offshore; species not specified.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)
18 July 2020 · Dorset, EnglandPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica).
Source: Michael Baker — iNaturalist (michaelb287)
15 July 2020 · North Sea coastThe Durlston table identifies one grey seal in the bay at Chapman's Pool.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)
7 July 2020 · Dorset, EnglandTwo walkers filmed a seal drifting on its back while eating a fish near the Gorbals.
Source: STV News, 7 July 2020 — https://news.stv.tv/video/seal-enjoys-its-catch-while-floating-along-river-clyde
7 July 2020 · Glasgow, ScotlandThe Durlston table records one seal alongside a sunfish (the log says 1+1); only the seal is included here.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)
28 June 2020 · Dorset, EnglandCanoeist Leo Murray recorded one seal swimming near him in the Thames at Brentford. The report dates the encounter to 7 June 2020 and says the seal surfaced close to the canoe before swimming away.
Source: MyLondon, 11 August 2020 — https://www.mylondon.news/news/zone-1-news/mysterious-unexpected-downright-weird-things-18753507
7 June 2020 · West LondonThe Durlston table lists one seal swimming close to shore. It describes the animal as grey and male but does not identify species.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)
23 April 2020 · Dorset, EnglandThe Durlston table lists one seal at Hedbury Quarry at 17:00; species not specified.
Source: Durlston Country Park, Latest Sightings (2020 table)
14 April 2020 · Dorset, England