North Norfolk has some of the largest colonies of grey harbour seals in the world. Each year between November and January they come ashore to have their pups, swelling the population to several thousand animals. It’s a very special time of year to visit.

Grey Seal pup captured in the sand dunes at Winterton-on-sea Norfolk, December 2021

Male grey seal captured at Horsey Gap October 2020

Surrender: Two young male grey seals play fighting at Horsey Gap, October 2021

Male grey harbour seal bathed in pre sunrise dawn colours. Captured at Horsey Norfolk October 2022.

Grey seal pup, about 1 week old. Captured at Winterton Norfolk December 2022

Grey Seal pup captured at Winterton Norfolk December 2022

Battle scarred: Bull grey seal showing bloodied signs of fighting; captured at Winterton Norfolk December 2022.

Seal pup peeking out from behind a clump of marram grass and its sleeping mother. Captured in the dues at Winterton Norfolk.

Seal pup feeding on mother's milk and checking its surroundings are clear of threats. Captured at Winterton Norfolk.