Harbor Seal
Barnegat Light, NJ
February 2026

I photographed this likely sub-adult seal while calling the Marine Mammal Stranding Center to have this pinniped’s health snd safety evaluated. Pinniped = vocabulary word of the week!

Photographed from a respectful distance with a telephoto zoom lens. Do not approach resting seals, you endanger their well-being and your own.

Anytime I have seen a conspicuous Seal hauled out in a compromising situation I call Marine Mammal Stranding Center and anytime I have found an injured bird I contact The Raptor Trust. Know whom to call for your NJ Wildlife concerns.

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Canon 77D + Tamron 150-600mm G2