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Common Seal - Acarsaid Mhor

Acarsaid Mhor, Eriskay, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

Type:Flora and Fauna - Marine Life

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© Laurie Campbell
  • © Laurie Campbell
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Common seals can be regularly found hauled out on the rocks at the western end of the harbour at Acarsaid. If you park at the quay, you should be able to see them from there looking west. It's best to look for them when the tide is low or falling.

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