Seal Morning "Grey Seal pups are born in the autumn covered in thick white fur.I photographed this mother keeping a watchful eye on her young cub in October on the islands off the west of Ireland where the Grey Seals haul out on their traditional breeding grounds on rocky islands and sandy bays. After eleven months' gestation the female gives birth to one single pup, which, although big and well developed, is not nearly as independent as a new born Common Seal, which sheds its furry coat immediately after birth in the spring and can swim with the herd only a few hours later. The Grey Seal pups keep their white curly coats and cling to the land for two perilous weeks. Their mother's milk is so rich in fat that they put on pounds every day. After being pushed and shoved a great deal they finally overcome their fear of water. Toward the end of autumn the bull herds together the cows which belong to him and soon afterwards hunger forces their deserted young to learn to fish."   Once an image selection has been made you can contact us and request a direct invoice through Paypal. Images are printed on to Smooth Fine Art Paper (100 percent cotton rag paper) using Pigment Ink to deliver the highest quality image which will resist fading for generations.

 

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