Video footage shows grey seal pup shortly after birth

A visitor recorded video footage of a newborn grey seal pup immediately after its birth at a nature reserve located in Lincolnshire. This particular “big button-eyed, fluffy” infant is one of 128 pups that have been born at Donna Nook so far this year. Each year, from late October to December, the coastline between North Somercotes and Saltfleet becomes a birthing ground for hundreds of seals, welcoming thousands of seal pups. Approximately 20 pups are observable from the designated viewing path, and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust provides a list of guidelines on its website to minimize disturbance to the seals. For additional content, listeners can find highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, viewers can watch the most recent episode of Look North, or individuals can submit a story they believe should be covered. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content of external sites. Details about our approach to external linking are available.