Seals are some of the largest and most entrancing mammals to see around the UK coastline. The two main types are the Atlantic grey seal and the smaller harbour or common seal. Favoured locations include the west coast of Wales, northeast England and much of the coast of Scotland, including the Firth of Forth, Western Isles and Ythan Estuary near Aberdeen. There are also small populations at the Cumbria Wildlife Trust reserve at South Walney in Cumbria and in the Dee Estuary between Wales and the Wirral. Grey seals are the more common and adult males can grow to more than two metres and Continue Reading