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Seal - Fen Drayton Lakes

I've heard many times about a seal being seen on The Great Ouse at Fen Drayton Lakes, but until today had not seen one. Quite a sight to see as you can imagine!! - especially as we are so far inland.

Quite a distant shot, but clearly recognisable. Spotted 17.02.2012 upstream from the Ferry Boat.

kevrobson
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  • over 11 years ago

    ^ thanks Emma & Uitlander. Yes, a real treat to see. I wasn't totally shocked as a couple of friends had seen one recently in the river. Having seen a stoat & a mink on the riverbank in recent weeks I tend to keep one eye on the river whilst walking along (probably why I'm so prone to falling over!)

  • over 11 years ago

    Amamzing. I've seen them and dives with them in the north of England and Scotland, but had no idea we had them in this part of the country. Well done!

  • over 11 years ago

    Wow this is amazing! I bet you were thrilled to capture this! I'd have had to do a double-take!

  • over 11 years ago

    ^ thanks mate, like all these things Steve much of it comes down to luck - right place, right time.

    In truth this isn't a great photo (maximum zoom, poor light and the seal went underwater having seen me & didn't re-emerge). However, it is one of my favourite photos of the year so far - simply because, for me, it was such a great thing to see & so unusual in this setting.

    Fen Drayton Lakes RSPB never ceases to amaze me - just when you think you've seen everything it proves that you most certainly haven't!

  • over 11 years ago

    Well done Kev, great shot. What a great find.

    I was born and bred in Houghton, we lived down Mill Street near the river Mill, my Brother and I grew up down the river as it was our "play ground", I have been seeing seals in our rivers for 40 years plus, but this is the first one this way, they get through locks no problem.

    Well done!.

    Steve.