Description
Grey seal greetings card
This A6 Grey seal greetings card is blank inside so you can add your own personal message.
The back of this A6 greetings card includes the following:
The grey seal is found along the entire UK coast. It rests on land in large groups and is characterized by an elongated head and a long nose with parallel nostrils. Typically, a single pup is born in the autumn, unable to swim until it sheds its fluffy-white coat.
Other semi-aquatic mammals greetings cards include: Beaver greetings card, Otter greetings card and Water vole greetings card
This greetings card is also available as part of a set
About
This grey seal illustration was inspired by a personal experience whilst scuba diving off the wildlife-rich Farne Islands. The islands sit off the Northumberland coast and offer a great opportunity to see Grey Seals, particularly in September and October. October is the peak month for seeing seal pups, as the Farne Islands are a major breeding ground for this species. Grey seals are present all year round, but their numbers and the visibility of pups are most prominent during the autumn and winter months. See our incredible encounter with the friendly grey seals
Fancy a close-up encounter yourself? Try Sovereign Diving who offer the total diving experience around the Farne Islands and Northumberland Coastline.
How can you tell the difference between a grey seal and a common seal?
There are two species of seal found around the UK coast and saltmarshes. International conservation charity Zoological Society of London‘s (ZSL) marine experts explain how to tell them apart.
