There was no rest or elevation involved in the taking of this picture, though there was some ice on the boat ramp – so I wasn’t entirely ignoring doctor’s orders when I went down to the harbor to grab a photo of this seal basking in the March sunlight! Many thanks to Scituate Daily Photo reader Sue for alerting me to this fellow’s presence. 🙂
I was having some technical difficulties, but did get some other okay photographs and have posted those to my Flickr stream.
I believe that this is a juvenile hooded seal, though I am no seal expert – anyone out there who is able to confirm or correct, please fire away!
The seal spent several hours enjoying the sun and taking a rest in the harbor; by late afternoon he was gone. Fare thee well, friend. You delighted an awful lot of people while you were here.
Love it! thanks for your photos….they make my day 🙂
i never ever ever saw a seal in scituate! that is really cool!
This is so cool! I’ve never heard of a seal coming to Scituate Harbor. Has this ever happened before?
Definitely worth getting out for this one!
I love it!
so cool!
I think it might be an adult Harp Seal actually. Hooded seals tend to have more of a rounder black face than Harp Seals (like they are wearing a hood almost). They are both around here December-April but adults are rarely seen so this is truly a rare treat!
Yes, I think an adult harp seal would fit – this seal was a pretty good size! It didn’t seem to be in any distress, responded to noises by looking alertly about – just enjoying a lazy sunny day. I did think it was odd that it was just about as far as a seal could get into the harbor… I have heard of them being spotted on the rocks by the lighthouse, but never one quite this brazen with its lounging habits!
even the seals know a good place when they see one
Your photo was on NECN last evening, shown behind Matt Noyes, and I could see your credit in the photo. I thought it was neat!
He looks like he’s smiling. Just like I am looking at him. What a fun pic. I love that his back flippers are crossed.