Seal in River Great Ouse

[naturelover]

Originally Posted by Bunster

Looks like a common seal, they do occasionally 'stray' inland. I live a stones throw from the Ouse near the Cambs/Lincs/Norfolk border and I often see them on the river banks when I am out walking (How lucky am I?)
There is a seal rehabilitation centre near to where I live and I believe they release them in the Wash, and I often wonder if they know which way to go! Did you notice if it had a tag on a rear flipper?

hi i live in march cambs so i know the river nene,is there anyone on the site from here.

[mrs fish]

Originally Posted by Pete Collins

A few years ago, when I lived in Suffolk, there was a bit of a stir in the local papers for a while about a seal in the river Deben at Woodbridge. A year or two later I was lucky enough to get a glimpse of it (or another seal). A friend told me that it was still seen there occasionally. I moved away from the area two and a half years ago, so I don't know if it still turns up there.

We didn't see him last year but the two previous years we did, he swam most days past the pier up to the river and back again. There have been harbour porpoises seen by the pier this year

[colincurry]

Originally Posted by Yogi Bear

Seal seen today in Great Ouse at Holywell near pub. Boats are travelling much too fast for wildlife.

Hallo Yogi

I saw the seal just upstrem from Holywell. I think it must have got this upstream past the locks and weirs and Brownshill Stauch when the fields were flooded; and probably can't get back. The river is tidal up to the Staunch - you seem to be local and no doubt know this.

Colin

[biggles999]

Originally Posted by colincurry

Friends had told me that they had seen a seal in the River Great Ouse. I hope this pic is proof. I apologise for the quality; my pump was not extended, there were high nettles between me and the river; and I could not believe my eyes. The seal dived and I tried to follow upstream, but a boat came from each direction and I never saw the seal again. However, it was most exciting; adding to a a good insect and bird day.



Colin

Just an update to this topic A seal gets up the Ouse as far as the Pike and Eel Marina, I sat watching it hunt last year between the boats 23/01/2010