National Trust Ranger, Leighton Newman, said; “Our first seal pups were spotted on 1 November, which kicked off another busy season on Blakeney Point. By the peak of the pupping season, around early December, up to 180 seal pups can be born each day.
“It’s a busy time when we’re counting the new arrivals and we couldn’t do what we do without the support of our team of dedicated volunteers, who are out in all weathers with us, speaking to visitors and helping to monitor the seal colony. It’s thanks to them, giving their time, that we’re able to continue the work that our founders started."
“As we mark our milestone anniversary, we’re not just looking back, but forward. It’s important we continue to help connect people with nature, if we are to inspire them to want to care for it. It’s a careful balance, creating ways for people to enjoy this magnificent wildlife spectacle, whilst keeping disturbance to a minimum. So we’d like to say a big thank you to our visitors and local community, who have been keeping to waymarked routes and respecting these wild animals by keeping their distance this winter, as it’s thanks to their efforts that we can ensure the colony thrives."