Here on the Isle of Wight we are blessed with regular sightings of all sorts of wonderful wild and marine life, such as dolphins and white-tailed eagles.
Islander James Blackwood has very kindly shared these beautiful photos of a friendly seal he spotted earlier this week.
He took these photos from his RIB, but James told News OnTheWight that,
“I’ve had one pay an interest in hitching a ride on my paddle board.”
We think it’s a common seal (please let me know me if I’ve got it wrong) and judging by the photos, it almost looks like it’s posing for the camera.
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See James’ Instagram account, cleatsandcode (named so because he sails – cleats – and is a programmer – code), for more beautiful shots from around the Isle of Wight.
Images: © James Blackwood
