Atlantic or Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus). Cows on Horsey beach, North Norfolk. February. Speckled colour variety plus dark.

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Atlantic or Grey Seals (Halichoerus grypus). Young cow or female. Horsey beach, North Norfolk. February. Upright, vertical position of closed nostrils help distinguish this species from the Common or Harbour Seal (Phocavitulina), also found around Britain's coasts.

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