The first seal pup of the season has arrived at the Isle of May national nature reserve in time for Scottish Natural Heritage’s Homecoming weekend.
The pup appeared on the afternoon of September 18 and was spotted by some lucky visitors to the island.
David Pickett, SNH’s reserve manager on the Isle of May, said: “We’re so excited about the newborn seal pup.
“It is has arrived in time for our Homecoming Weekend and is in a good position for viewing through a telescope.”
As well as looking at seal pups, this weekend will see a full programme of activities for visitors, including storytelling sessions about the creatures, both real and mythical, that call the island home.
Seabird experts will have telescopes set up at viewpoints and there will be bird ringing demonstrations by members of the Isle of May Bird Observatory, giving a chance to see small migrant birds in the hand.
Booking is advised. Call David Pickett on 07919 994951 for details.
