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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.
Observer description: A larger seal appeared to be lying on the sand with its head and tail out of the water. A smaller seal dived and was not seen again.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by David)
17 July 2015 · Thames Estuary, EssexPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as grey seal (Halichoerus grypus).
Source: angusjlothian — iNaturalist
6 July 2015 · ScotlandPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina).
Source: carranya — iNaturalist
12 February 2015 · ScotlandPhoto-identified harbour seal Pv002D above the River Dee normal tidal limit.
Source: SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf
30 January 2015 · Aberdeenshire, ScotlandPhoto-identified harbour seal Pv003D above the River Dee normal tidal limit.
Source: SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf
26 January 2015 · Aberdeenshire, ScotlandPhoto-identified harbour seal Pv002D above the River Dee normal tidal limit.
Source: SMRU report, 2017 — https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/12017/SSI_interim_report_2017.pdf
25 January 2015 · Aberdeenshire, ScotlandObserver description: A seal surfaced near the kayaks, then continued swimming alongside them and intermittently breaking the surface for about half a mile on the return to the harbour.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by Chris)
19 September 2014 · KentThe observer described one large, dark seal with a long snout and no visible white facial markings.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by BenMann)
11 August 2014 · KentTwo public-map entries by separate observers report 10 harbour seals and no grey seals at 08:17 at this locality. One entry says photographs were attached; they were not reviewed.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by PacificUnderseaGardens and Richard-Spink)
11 August 2014 · KentThe public-map entry reports 16 harbour seals and no grey seals at 08:09.
Source: ZSL Thames Marine Mammal Survey public sightings map — https://sites.zsl.org/inthethames/main/ (reported by DCurnick)
11 August 2014 · KentPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina vitulina).
Source: stanvrem — iNaturalist
8 July 2014 · ScotlandPhotographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica).
Source: lilleor — iNaturalist
8 July 2014 · Highland, Scotland