The seals are not disturbed by this as they’re not looking alert or focused on the lens. South Walney Nature Reserve, near Barrow, is open daily from 10am to 5pm (4pm in winter).

Mr Sallabank said: “South Walney seal colony is under threat. For two weeks the seals have not been hauling out on the beach - because of frequent disturbance by boats getting too close.

People in kayaks and canoes have been urged to stay away from a grey seal colony. Cumbria Wildlife Trust said there had been a rise in people disturbing the seals at its South Walney Nature ...

October 12, 2023 at 6:04 AM The count at South Walney in 2021 showed a record number of seals ...

People in kayaks and canoes have been urged to stay away from a grey seal colony. Cumbria Wildlife Trust said there had been a rise in people disturbing the seals at its South Walney Nature ...