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A grey seal pup has found a hidden spot between the beach dunes to relax. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
A grey seal pup that seems to be greeting me. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
Two grey seal pups have moved away from their mothers to devote themselves to their favorite activities, curiously observing their new world and sleeping. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
A grey seal bull just moments before he is chased away by a grey seal cow because he got too close to her pup. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
A grey seal has chosen a few relatively sharp rocks as a pillow to rest on. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
A female gray seal relaxes on the snowy beach but is still vigilant to protect her pup if necessary. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
A female grey seal is relaxing on the snowy beach. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
A grey seal pup posing as a banana, which means that it raises its head and tail at the same time and stays that way for some time. Grey seals do this to regulate their body temperature. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
A grey seal pup doing one of its cutest pastimes in its young life, which is yawning. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
A grey seal pup, with its mother (in twilight sleep) in the background, marvels at a previously unknown creature, a crow. Every winter, the largest german grey seal colony in the wadden sea gathers on the Heligoland dune to give birth to their pups. Several hundred grey seals are born here every year between November and January. Grey seal bulls reach sizes of up to 2.50 m and weigh up to 300 kg, making them the largest free-living predators in Germany. Watching these beautiful animals up close in the wild was a very special experience for me.
Harbor Seal, Common Seal, Phoca vitulina, averages up to 8 ft. 4.6 - 6.23 ft.. / 1.4 - 1.9 m. COMMON on undisturbed beaches, ledges and rocks. Wide-ranging.
Cutler pelagic, Maine.
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The grey seal is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is a large seal of the family Phocidae, which are commonly referred to as "true seals" or "earless seals". It is the only species classified in the genus Halichoerus.
Photographed at an extreme negative low tide.
La Jolla, California, Jan. 1, 2022
The Harbor Seals in La Jolla look sleek and pretty - from a distance. I saw virtually none of these scars, scrapes and other signs of wear and tear from a distance on this resting seal, but there they all are in the close-up view.
La Jolla, California, Jan. 1, 2022
The large crescent-shaped scar here is interesting. Great White sharks are known (although not common) in this area. But perhaps it has another source!
La Jolla, California, Jan. 1, 2022
