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Halichoerus Grypus Collection

"Captivating Moments with the Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) in the UK" A mesmerizing encounter as a Grey seal gracefully swims towards the camera

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming towards camera, Orkney, Scotland, UK, August

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming towards camera, Orkney, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey Seal, Halichoerus grypus, adult male lying on beach yawning. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. (RR)

Grey Seal, Halichoerus grypus, adult male lying on beach yawning. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. (RR)
Michael Hutchinson / SplashdownDirect

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey Seal Halichoerus grypus Blakeney Point Norfolk autumn

Grey Seal Halichoerus grypus Blakeney Point Norfolk autumn

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: England, Cornwall, Gweek. Portrait of a rescued grey seal (called Fatima)

England, Cornwall, Gweek. Portrait of a rescued grey seal (called Fatima) at the National Seal Sanctuary

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) resting on a sandy beach, de Hors, Texel, Noord Holland

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) resting on a sandy beach, de Hors, Texel, Noord Holland, the Netherlands

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) at rest on submerged rock, head and one flipper above water

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) at rest on submerged rock, head and one flipper above water. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK. July

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Michael Hutchinson / SpecialistStock

Michael Hutchinson / SpecialistStock
Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) breeding rookery/colony - the public viewing area at Donna Nook watched over by a seal warden from Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust (yellow jacket) November

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus (Halichaerus griseus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus (Halichaerus griseus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989103 Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus (Halichaerus griseus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious Carnivora

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Young grey seal pup (Halichoerus grypus) recently born on a beach in Orkney, Scotland, UK, April

Young grey seal pup (Halichoerus grypus) recently born on a beach in Orkney, Scotland, UK, April

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Haichaoerus grypus) swimming below surface with sunbeams. Lundy Island, Devon, UK

Grey seal (Haichaoerus grypus) swimming below surface with sunbeams. Lundy Island, Devon, UK. Bristol Channel, August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in a gully beneath kelp (Laminaria digitata), Farne Islands

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in a gully beneath kelp (Laminaria digitata), Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in Lerwick harbour, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) in Lerwick harbour, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, October

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over kelp forest, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over kelp forest, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) split level of young seal investigating the camera with its nose

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) split level of young seal investigating the camera with its nose and whiskers, close to shore. Lundy Island, Devon, UK, Bristol Channel. August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: RF - Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) relaxing in a bed of kelp (Laminaria digitata)

RF - Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) relaxing in a bed of kelp (Laminaria digitata), with two seals in the background. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. British Isles. North Sea

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup waving, UK

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup waving, UK

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), male and female, mating behaviour, Heligoland, Germany

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus), male and female, mating behaviour, Heligoland, Germany

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) playful young seal above a kelp forest. Lundy Island

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) playful young seal above a kelp forest. Lundy Island, Devon, UK Bristol Channel, August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) young male swimming above Kelp / Oarweed (Laminaria

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) young male swimming above Kelp / Oarweed (Laminaria hyperborea) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) with its head out of the water. Bardsey Island, North Wales

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) with its head out of the water. Bardsey Island, North Wales, UK, August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) portrait, underwater amongst kelp, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) portrait, underwater amongst kelp, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) covering face with flippers, Helgoland, Germany

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) covering face with flippers, Helgoland, Germany

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) scavenging fish around trawlers in Lerwick harbour

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) scavenging fish around trawlers in Lerwick harbour, Shetland Isles, Scotland, UK, October 2012

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming amongst kelp and playing, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming amongst kelp and playing, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, July

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks, in mid-moult. Farne Islands, Northumberland

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks, in mid-moult. Farne Islands, Northumberland, July

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Portrait of a young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Farne Islands, Northumberland

Portrait of a young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK, North Sea, July

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring an underwater cave, Lundy Island, Devon

Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring an underwater cave, Lundy Island, Devon, UK, English Channel, June. Winner, Habitat category, British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) competition 2012

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks at the Cairns of Coll

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks at the Cairns of Coll, with flipper in the air, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming amongst kelp, Farne Islands, Northumberland

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming amongst kelp, Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, UK, August. 2020VISION Book Plate

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Large bull (male) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) chewing on a blade of kelp, resting

Large bull (male) Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) chewing on a blade of kelp, resting between boulders, off Lundy Island, Devon, UK, June

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) laughing, Helgoland, Germany

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) laughing, Helgoland, Germany

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring a seaweed garden in summer, Cairns Of Coll

Young Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) exploring a seaweed garden in summer, Cairns Of Coll, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, North Atlantic Ocean, June

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Old male Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) with mouth wide open showing worn teeth, Lundy Island

Old male Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) with mouth wide open showing worn teeth, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. 2020VISION Book Plate

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) resting vertical beneath the surface, Lundy Island

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) resting vertical beneath the surface, Lundy Island, Devon, UK. July

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: A young Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) above kelp in the Farne Islands

A young Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) above kelp in the Farne Islands. This seal has an orange snout from foraging on a rusty ship wreck. Northumberland, England, UK. North Sea. February

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal {Halichoerus grypus} two adolescents interact among the breaking waves

Grey seal {Halichoerus grypus} two adolescents interact among the breaking waves, Lincolnshire, UK

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: RF- Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pups on Norfolk Beach, England, UK, December

RF- Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pups on Norfolk Beach, England, UK, December

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup and mother sniffing and nuzzling each other

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup and mother sniffing and nuzzling each other. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup yawning. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup yawning. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup in white lanugo coat covered in sand

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup in white lanugo coat covered in sand. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup with flipper over one eye and both eyes closed

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup with flipper over one eye and both eyes closed. Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, UK. November

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) on stone beach, yawning, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, May

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) on stone beach, yawning, Saltee Islands, County Wexford, Ireland, May

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Young, female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over a forest of Cuvie kelp

Young, female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over a forest of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea), Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: The Grey Seal, illustration from The New Natural History

The Grey Seal, illustration from The New Natural History
IL281018 The Grey Seal, illustration from The New Natural History, by John Arthur Thompson (1861-1933), published by G.P. Putnams Sons, 1926 (colour litho) by Reynolds

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) female swims over oarweed (Laminaria digitata

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) female swims over oarweed (Laminaria digitata) in shallow water. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. North Sea

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) biting divers glove, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) biting divers glove, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) close-up underwater amongst kelp, Lundy Island

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) close-up underwater amongst kelp, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. Did you know? Seals can dive up 70 metres when feeding

Background imageHalichoerus Grypus Collection: A large female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) probably heavily pregnant

A large female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) probably heavily pregnant, resting/bottling at the surface in shallow water, head above water, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK



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"Captivating Moments with the Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) in the UK" A mesmerizing encounter as a Grey seal gracefully swims towards the camera, showcasing its elegance and beauty in Orkney, Scotland. Witnessing an adult male Grey seal at Donna Nook, Lincolnshire, as it yawns on the beach, revealing its impressive set of teeth and reminding us of their powerful presence. Blakeney Point Norfolk welcomes autumn with a charming sight of a Grey seal basking in the golden hues of nature's palette - Halichoerus grypus steals the show once again. Resting peacefully on a submerged rock, one flipper and head above water, this tranquil moment captures the essence of a contented Grey seal off England's coast. Gweek's National Seal Sanctuary introduces us to Fatima - a rescued grey seal who captivates hearts with her soulful eyes and inspiring story. De Hors beach in Texel becomes home to another stunning scene as a Grey seal finds solace on its sandy shores - truly embracing coastal tranquility. Expertly captured by Michael Hutchinson from SpecialistStock photography, this image showcases Blakeney Point Norfolk's autumn charm through our beloved Halichoerus grypus. November brings yet another enchanting sighting at Blakeney Point Norfolk - where we witness a majestic Grey seal lounging comfortably on the beach amidst picturesque surroundings. Gray or grey? Regardless of spelling preference, these seals never fail to impress. Discover their captivating world up close and personal. In April's embrace, Orkney witnesses new life as young grey seal pups make their debut on Scottish beaches - reminding us of nature's endless cycle and resilience. Dive into Lundy Island's waters alongside Halichoerus grypus as they swim beneath sunbeams shining through Devon's crystal-clear depths - a truly magical sight to behold.