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Seal Cam Captures England's Largest Colony Live
20 Nov
Summary
- A solar-powered webcam livestreams England's largest grey seal colony.
- Seal pup numbers at Blakeney Point have grown five-fold since 2013.
- Visitors can view seals via boat trips or the new live webcam.

England's largest grey seal colony at Blakeney Point is now accessible via a solar-powered webcam, offering live footage of this burgeoning wildlife spectacle. The number of seal pups born annually has seen a remarkable increase, growing more than five-fold since 2013 to nearly 9,000. This growth highlights the success of the protected environment.
The webcam, discreetly installed, aims to capture the pupping season until early January. Its introduction follows positive feedback from a trial last year, which featured events like live seal births and territorial disputes among seals. This technology provides a vital, unobtrusive method for public engagement with the colony.
Responsible viewing options are crucial, with the National Trust emphasizing boat trips from Morston Quay or the webcam as the only suitable ways to witness the event. Access to the point is restricted during pupping season to ensure the seals' safety and minimize disturbance.




