October 25, 2016 2.50 pm This story is over 101 months old

First seal pup of the year born at Donna Nook

The first baby seal to be born at Donna Nook National Nature Reserve this year has made an appearance. Every November and December, the seals give birth to their pups near the sand dunes, which is considered a wildlife haven and attracts visitors from across the UK. At the moment the pup, born on Monday, October 24, is…
The first seal at Donna Nook was born on Monday, October 24. Photo: Elaine Towler

The first baby seal to be born at Donna Nook National Nature Reserve this year has made an appearance.

Photo: Elaine Towler

A picture of a baby seal taken at Donna Nook last year. Photo: Elaine Towler

Every November and December, the seals give birth to their pups near the sand dunes, which is considered a wildlife haven and attracts visitors from across the UK.

At the moment the pup, born on Monday, October 24, is not very visible from the path and there are only a few adult seals present on the sand dunes.

A total number of 1,892 pups were born at Donna Nook last year, the first being born on October 25.