Harbor Seal - Phoca vitulina
Widely distributed along the coasts of North America. This species is brown, silvery white or grey with distinctive V-shaped nostril. Eats mostly fish along the cost and upstream in large rivers.
Common Names
- Harbor Seal (en)
- Foca común (es)
- Phoque commun (fr)
- Seehund (de)
How to Identify
The V-shape nostril is the clear distinctive feature of this species.
Where & When to Spot
The only time I was able to watch this species was in May in Tadoussac from a boat. They were resting on the rocky shore of Saguenay River.
Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)
tadoussac - May 23, 2018
NIKON D500; 300.0 mm f/4.0; Focal Length 420mm; Exposure 1/800; Aperture f8.0; Iso 320;
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