GREY SEALS

DORSET COASTLINE | ENGLAND

Autumn seems to have hit suddenly here on the Dorset coast. After a long summer of good weather at home, a long stint of work in Jersey and a brief albeit fulfilling trip to Portugal I returned home to some appalling weather and was brought back down to earth with a bump.

I found myself heading out to Portland Bill. Whenever a big storm hits, I’m fascinated by the heavy seas, stormy winds, and massive waves. Whilst gazing down into the chaotic white water I was amazed to see that unmistakable head of a grey seal, as ever, it brought a smile to my face, and reminded me of my long connection with these animals.

There are two resident species of seals found...

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A bite from a seal will often result in a very nasty and rapid infection know as ‘Seal Finger’

WORDS: PAUL BULLIMORE | MANAGING DIRECTOR | ZOOSCAPES

IMAGES: LEWIS JAMES PHILLIPS