According to the RSPB, the best time to see seal pups across the UK is September-October in Wales, then in November-December in Scotland and the eastern coast of England.
When can you see seals in the UK?
See them for yourself
The pupping season for grey seals starts as early as August in Cornwall, then September-October in Wales and November-December in Scotland and down the East coast of England.
Where is the best place to see seals in the UK?
The best place to see seals is Mutton Cove at Godrevy Point in West Cornwall. At low tide, a resident colony of grey seals can be viewed in this protected sheltered bay from the cliff tops. During January it’s not uncommon to see around 100 seals hauled out on the sand and rocky outcrops below.
What is the best time to see seals?
When it’s hot and sunny, the seals typically leave the beach each morning by 7:00 or 8:00am at the latest. They’ll gradually return to the sand in the late afternoon or early evening, once the shade and/or tide has cooled off the sand.
What time of year are seals in Cornwall?
Please note that in Cornwall the seal pupping season is usually August to December with the peak months in October and November, but in the last two years, the pupping season appears to have become a lot shorter and more intense with most pups being born in late Sep and Oct.
Which UK beaches have seals?
Best seal-spotting locations in the UK
- Orkney Islands, Scotland.
- Blakeney, Norfolk.
- Various locations along the coast, West Cornwall.
- Donna Nook, Lincolnshire.
- Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire.
- Monach Isles in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
- Farne Islands, Northumberland.
- Horsey Gap, Norfolk.
Where can you see seals and dolphins in the UK?
The best place to look for dolphins is between the orange breakwater wall and the lighthouse during the summer months when the dolphins can sometimes be seen feeding. Aberdeen Harbour is the most reliable spot to see dolphins, but other great spots to visit are Cove Bay, Chanonry Point and Spey Bay.
Can you touch a seal UK?
Unless the seal is clearly injured or in distress, just give them lots of space. If you think the seal needs help, please contact British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) on 01825 765546. Seals can give a nasty bite when trying to defend themselves, so never get too close or attempt to move a seal yourself.
Where can you see seals in winter UK?
Blakeney Point is home to England’s largest grey seal colony with over 3,000 pups born each winter.
Where can I swim with seals in the UK?
Swim the the Seals at Lundy Island from Ilfracombe in North Devon.
When can you see seals in Essex?
The Common seals on the Point have their young between June and August. Trips leave from Morston Quay and Blakeney Harbour, lasting about an hour.
Are there seals in the UK?
There are two types of seal found around the British Isles – the common (harbour) seal and the grey seal. Both are relatively common and in certain areas are seeing their numbers increase – an issue which some say is responsible for reducing fish stocks and leads to concerns from sea and freshwater anglers alike.
When can you see seals in Scotland?
The Moray Firth is home to around 600 harbour seals all year round. Summer is the best time to visit when 1,300 grey seals visit. Seals can be found resting on the sandbanks all along the Moray Firth to Findhorn. You can also take boat trips out to view the local seals and dolphins.
What is the best time of year to see dolphins in Cornwall?
Dolphins can be seen cruising waves all year round, but sightings are most frequent between April and October. At high tide, the best views are from the car park, whilst at low tide, these magnificent mammals will sometimes come close to the beach to feed.
Can you see seals in London?
The Thames Estuary is home to harbour seals, grey seals, harbour porpoises and sometimes even dolphins and whales! ZSL has been collecting public sightings of these marine mammals since 2004 and they are frequently sighted all the way up to Richmond.
When can you see seals in Kent?
In the autumn and winter, seals can be seen from the end of Stonelees, just after the Country Park. During these colder months, we also see the biggest influx of waterfowl and waders such as dunlin, sanderling and grey plover, feeding in the saltmarsh and recovering from their long migrations.
Where is the bluest sea in the UK?
Fistral Beach, Cornwall
A popular location with surfers, Fistral Beach in Cornwall is famed for its hearty waves, blue sea and sandy beach. Thousands of eager surfers flock here every year to try to ride the waves, so it’s a great day out for people watching, as well as dipping your toes in the water.
Where is the nicest sea in UK?
Best beaches in the UK
- Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
- Pentle Bay, Tresco, Isles of Scilly.
- Porthcurno Beach, Cornwall.
- Holkham Beach, Norfolk.
- Woolacombe Sands, Devon.
- Bamburgh Beach, Northumberland.
- Rhossili Bay, Gower, Wales.
- Morecambe Beach, Lancashire.
Where is the clearest sea water in the UK?
10 cleanest beaches in Britain
- Treyarnon Bay, Cornwall (50 score of cleanliness)
- Shell Bay, Dorset (51)
- Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset (53)
- Kennack Sands, Cornwall (54)
- Durdle Door East, Dorset (55)
- Constantine Bay, Cornwall (56)
- Combesgate Beach, Devon (56)
- Church Cove, Cornwal (57)
Can you see orcas in the UK?
Orcas have been recorded all around the British waters, but they are most common in the west and north of Scotland and the northern section of the North Sea. The Shetland Islands are an orca hotspot with sightings possible year-round.
When can you see whales in UK?
They’re around usually from May onwards, but in particular after mid-Summer. The stretch of water called the Minches between the mainland and the islands of Tiree, Coll and Mull are the Minke whale spotting hotspots.