United Kingdom · stories

From the public record.

Read recent published observations from the United Kingdom. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.

East Sussex

A common seal pup was briefly on the beach at 16:45, returned to the sea, and later came ashore again and was located by a rescue team.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

31 July 2011 · East Sussex

East Sussex

Surfers reported a seal near Brighton Marina at about 09:00.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

7 July 2011 · East Sussex

Northumberland, England

Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus atlantica).

Source: alexlees — iNaturalist

5 July 2011 · Northumberland, England

East Sussex

Workers on Brighton Pier reported a common seal close to shore, looking for a place to haul out before moving west toward Hove.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

17 June 2011 · East Sussex

East Sussex

A single common seal was recorded repeatedly at 10:00 and 21:00, less than 50 metres from shore.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation June–July 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_july2011_.pdf

12 June 2011 · East Sussex

West Sussex

A grey seal was observed off the coast.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

26 May 2011 · West Sussex

East Sussex

A common seal was seen about 50 metres offshore.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

16 May 2011 · East Sussex

East Sussex

A common seal was seen a few metres from the beach; the report says it may have been Twinkle.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

10 April 2011 · East Sussex

East Sussex

A common seal was seen a few metres from the beach; the report says it may have been Twinkle.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation April–May 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Newsheet_May.pdf

9 April 2011 · East Sussex

West Sussex

A common seal was seen off Shoreham Beach.

Source: Sea Watch Foundation Dec 2010–Mar 2011 news sheet — https://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/NewsSheet_march.pdf

27 January 2011 · West Sussex