Ythan Seal Watch
Why are Newburgh seal disturbances down? Meet the people working behind the scenes to make it happen
August 24, 2024
Seal protection group raises concerns around use of jet skis to protect salmon from predators
December 9, 2022
Scottish SPCA called to Aberdeen beach amid concern for seal pup – but ‘chubby’ chap just resting
January 3, 2022
Ythan seals: Public urged to keep distance if young pups wash up on north-east shores
December 9, 2021
Watersports warning after seals ‘stressed-out’ by paddleboard encounter at Aberdeenshire beauty spot
April 6, 2021
No charges for intentionally disturbing Ythan seals since 2017 law change
February 24, 2021
Seal-spotting at Newburgh beach
February 12, 2021
Volunteer seal protectors told they have ‘no authority’ to deter people who disturb Newburgh colony
January 27, 2021
Seal disturbances ‘getting out of hand’ at Ythan Estuary amid calls for action
September 15, 2020
‘Reckless’ visitors send terrified seals stampeding into water at Aberdeenshire reserve
September 8, 2020
Man sends hundreds of terrified seals into a stampede at protected Aberdeenshire colony
March 28, 2020
Calls to respect Moray seals after claims visitors are going too close to get perfect photo
August 28, 2019
North-east MSP vows to fight marine litter and crack down on trespassers after being named ‘seal champion’
June 4, 2019
Appeal for visitors to Aberdeenshire beach to report sightings of poorly seal pup
May 17, 2019
Man caught using a drone just feet above haul-out zone at Forvie
January 7, 2019
Fresh calls made for tougher stance on people who disturb seals at north-east estuary
November 27, 2018
Warnings fail as visitors to Forvie continue to cause seal stampedes
November 2, 2018
Seal watch group issue advice on Portsoy pup
October 18, 2018
Investigation launched after ‘worst disturbance’ ever filmed of seals on Newburgh coast
August 27, 2018
Visitors urged to pick up rubbish after Newburgh seal caught in rope
August 24, 2018
Conservation group expands seal operation
July 31, 2018
Drone users blasted over Newburgh seal scaring
April 21, 2018
Public urged to keep tabs on entangled seals at nature reserve
July 3, 2017
Anger as walkers continue to disturb huge colony of seals on north-east coast
February 3, 2017