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Gray Seal

Halichoerus grypus

Montauk Point State Park

Gray Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
Halichoerus grypus · Photo: Diego Delso via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)
Phoca vitulina · Photo: Charles J. Sharp via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Larger than harbor seals with a distinctive horse-like head profile. Populations have been rebounding in the region; regularly hauls out at Montauk Point in winter.

Best months

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best time of day
Low tide
How to see
CRESLI seal walk.
Operator
CRESLI
Cost
$10 suggested donation
Age
All ages
Accessibility
Rocky terrain; not wheelchair accessible
Responsible viewing
Stay 150 ft back.
Weather / sea state
Any; dress warm.
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