New England · observation
Back Cove marsh, Portland, Maine
· Portland
An adult harp seal was seen sunning in the Back Cove marsh and later swam away. Maine Department of Marine Resources stranding coordinator Lynda Doughty attributed the species identification.
- Species
- Harp seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Melanie Creamer — Portland Press Herald / Maine Department of Marine Resources
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- https://www.pressherald.com/2010/02/23/harp-seal-draws-crowd-exits-back-cove_2010-02-22/ — The 23 February report says it was seen Saturday, establishing 20 February; the seal was still reported on Monday. Species attribution is in the article.
- Identification confidence
- Not recorded
- Editorial status
- Published by Seal Watch.
Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.