Seals at Horsey

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Roughly half of the world’s population of grey seals are found around Britain, their protection is of international conservation importance. It is one of our largest mammals but is still vulnerable to disturbance during the pupping season. Grey seals come ashore at Horsey & Winterton to breed during the winter months. Horsey offers a great opportunity to view the seals from the viewing platforms and for wildlife watching although it is very important to respect the seals and not to disturb them or their environment.
Unfortunately people ignore all the guidance as to the welfare of these creatures, so here is a reprint of the Friends Of Horsey Seals Guidance:


THIS IS AN URGENT MESSAGE to please treat these beautiful animals with the ultimate respect they deserve. Human intervention can easily prove fatal to Seals and in particular their Pups, so please ensure you adhere to the following rules when visiting the beach:
KEEP YOUR DISTANCE
Maintain a distance of at least 10 metres between you and the seals –they are wild animals.
NEVER COME BETWEEN A PUP AND THEIR MOTHER
NEVER come between a pup and their mother. Approaching Seal pups may lead the mother to abandon the Pup.
WALKING YOUR DOG?
Always keep it on a close lead to keep both your dog and the seals safe. Seals are protective of their pups and will bite if approached.
DON’T CHASE SEALS OR THEIR PUPS INTO THE WATER
Seal pups, while white, are not waterproof until they first moult and are likely to drown.
DON’T TAKE SELFIES AND KEEP YOUR DISTANCE — SEALS ARE WILD ANIMAL



So, here a few of the images we took today just to give an example of the wonderful sight to be seen here. ALL were taken from behind the cordons set up to protect them.



Just look at those eyes! They watch you even from the distance we were away.




Well worth a visit, and in fact we returned in November 2016.



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