A Wolf Hollow Wildlife Tip: Harbor Seal Pupping Time
Posted August 4, 2015 at 5:45 am by Tim Dustrude
A Harbor Seal Pup – Wolf Hollow photo
Here’s a wildlife reminder from Wolf Hollow…
At this time of year there are lots of Harbor Seal moms and pups lying on rocky islands or swimming in the water nearby. Sometimes boats or kayaks approaching too close to these haul-out sites can cause the seals to panic and rush into the water, and mothers and pups can become separated. If you are out on the water, please remember to stay well back from these sensitive areas.
You can also help us out by reminding friends and neighbors that Wolf Hollow can’t go out to check on seal pups that are alone on the shore. As marine mammals, they are covered by different regulations, so we can’t respond in the same way as we do with other species. Anyone who is concerned about a pup on its own on the shore in San Juan County should call the Marine Mammal hotline number 1-800-562-8832 to reach the San Juan County Marine Mammal Stranding Network. There are also Marine Mammal Stranding Networks in other coastal counties.
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