Common Seal Collection

Common Seals Phoca vitulina Blakeney Point Norfolk summer

Common or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart
FLO4989273 Common or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina (Pennant's foot seal, Phoca bicolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989205 Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina (Pennant's foot seal, Phoca bicolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's

Common seal or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina, of the French coast according to Cuvier
FLO4989174 Common seal or harbour seal, Phoca vitulina, of the French coast according to Cuvier. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Common seal or harbour seal of the Scottish coast. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989141 Common seal or harbour seal of the Scottish coast. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious Carnivora

Common Seals (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on sand bank at Blakeney Point, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Harbour Seal fish 37
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - seal eating a fish - Germany Date: 16-Aug-19

Common seal (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on ice, Iceland, March

Harbour seal, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Woman paddling alongside curious Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina). Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland. July

Harbour Seal stone 27
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - adult seal resting on a stone - Svalbard, Norway Date: 27-Aug-19

Harbour Seal fish 39
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - seal eating a fish - Germany Date: 16-Aug-19

Harbour Seal stone 22
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - adult seal resting on a stone - Svalbard, Norway Date: 27-Aug-19

Harbour Seal fish 38
Common Seal, Harbor Seal - seal eating a fish - Germany Date: 16-Aug-19

Seals (coloured engraving)
1090881 Seals (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals. Illustration for A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith (Blackie)

Harbor Seal (coloured engraving)
1000041 Harbor Seal (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Jacques de Seve Engraver)

Common Seal (colour litho)
2817894 Common Seal (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Seal. Illustration for Wild Life of the World by R Lydekker (Frederick Warne)

The Seven Hundredth Anniversary of the London Mayoralty (litho)
1596249 The Seven Hundredth Anniversary of the London Mayoralty (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seven Hundredth Anniversary of the London Mayoralty)

Seal of Edinburgh (engraving)
5202801 Seal of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal of Edinburgh. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

Kinds of seals (coloured engraving)
997769 Kinds of seals (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho)
5892903 The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London, (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Common Seal, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999528 Common Seal, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

A Common Seal lying on a flat rock at the edge of a pool in London Zoo
3474514 A Common Seal lying on a flat rock at the edge of a pool in London Zoo, August 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Common Seal
LLM460585 Common Seal by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Seal. Illustration for A Handbook to the British Mammalia by Richard Lydekker (Edward Lloyd)

Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) near the Wreck of the Themis, Croker Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. September

Common / Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) hauled out on rock in the no take zone, Lamlash Bay, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

Common seal (Phoca vitulina) pup hauled out on a beach at sunrise, Donna Nook Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Reserve, Lincolnshire, England, UK, January

Harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) in the kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Picture No. 12010456
Common / Habour Seal - portrait - Wadden Sea, Germany Date:

Picture No. 12010455
Common / Habour Seal - portrait - Wadden Sea, Germany Date:

Picture No. 12010454
Common / Habour Seal - portrait - Wadden Sea, Germany Date:

Common Seal pup Phoca vitulina Northumberland June

Common Seal Phoca vitulina Shetland June

Common seal (Phoca vitulina) in water near a sandy beach, de Hors, Texel, Noord Holland, the Netherlands

Common Seal, Phoca vitulina, Lincolnshire, UK, winter

Common seals in Loch Scavaig in Scotland
Common seals in Loch Scavaig, close to the Cuillin Hills in Skye. This is in the Highland Region of Scotland

Picture No. 11992961
Common / Harbour Seal - seals resting on the beach - Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992960
Common / Harbour Seal - seals resting on the beach - Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992959
Common / Harbour Seal - seals resting on the beach - Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992958
Common / Harbour Seal - seals resting on the beach - Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992957
Common / Harbour Seal - seals resting on the beach - Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992956
Common / Harbour Seal - seals resting on the beach - Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992955
Common / Harbour Seal - young seal resting on the beach - Wadden Sea, Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992954
Common / Harbour Seal - young seal resting on the beach - Wadden Sea, Germany Date:

Picture No. 11992953
Common / Harbour Seal - young seal resting on the beach - Wadden Sea, Germany Date:

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Common / Harbour Seal - young seal and tourists - Wadden Sea, Germany Date:

Common seal engraving 1803
The Museum of Natural History - the Animal Kingdom (Mammalia) Published by William Mackenzie, 1803 - London

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"Captivating Common Seals: A Coastal Delight" Discover the enchanting world of common seals, Phoca vitulina, as they grace the shores of Blakeney Point in Norfolk during the summer months. These adorable creatures can be spotted hauled out on sand banks, basking under the warm English sun. Venture further north to the picturesque Isle of Skye in Scotland and witness another species known as the harbour seal. Here, amidst breathtaking landscapes, these curious beings captivate onlookers with their playful nature. Imagine paddling alongside a friendly harbour seal in Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Iceland. In July's gentle breeze, this unforgettable encounter leaves you mesmerized by their curiosity and charm. Whether perched upon stones or diving for fish, these harbour seals continue to amaze us with their agility and resourcefulness. Stone 27 becomes a cozy resting spot while stone 22 serves as a perfect lookout point for spotting potential prey. Witnessing them skillfully catch fish (fish 37) or indulging in a well-deserved meal (fish 38), we are reminded of their adaptability and survival instincts that have allowed them to thrive along coastlines worldwide. Delve into history through beautifully colored engravings depicting seals from times gone by. The intricate details bring forth an appreciation for these magnificent creatures that have captured human fascination throughout centuries. From vibrant harbor seal illustrations to captivating color lithographs showcasing common seals' elegance - each artwork tells its own story about our enduring connection with these remarkable marine mammals. The common seal is not just an animal; it represents resilience and harmony within coastal ecosystems. Let us cherish every encounter with these charismatic creatures who remind us of nature's wonders and inspire us to protect our precious oceans for generations to come.