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Halichoerus grypus
It is a large seal of the family Phocidae or "true seals", bulls reaching 2.5–3.3 m and weighing 170–310 kg. During the winter months grey seals can be seen hauled out on rocks, islands, and shoals not far from shore, occasionally coming ashore to rest. In the spring recently weaned pups and yearlings occasionally strand on beaches after becoming separated from their group. North Atlantic Ocean.
They can be found in the North of UK. This spotting took place in Fetlar I. (Shetlands).
They are distinguished from the harbor seals because the latter have a more dog-like muzzle whereas the grey seal has a more greek-like nose muzzle.
Spotted on Jun 13, 2013
Submitted on Jul 21, 2013
4 Comments
ohhh its nostrils! so cool
Hehe @Maria:
the weather was not sunny enough for the seal to want to come out of the water. Unfortunately I only saw his head as well :-)
We can't see much of this seal but the photos of its face are great!
Beautiful series!