Seal Watching, Walton

There are currently up to 250 seals in the Walton backwaters, a healthy breeding population which has risen from only 5 in 1986.

A boat trip through the backwaters behind the Naze, known as Hamford Water Nature Reserve, where the seals enjoy resting on the mudbanks.

In addition to seals, a variety of birds can be spotted including the Wigeon, Pintail, Ringed Plover, Curlew, Dunlincan, Sandpipers, Gannets and Arctic Skuas.

The boat is a 1944 timber vessel and is unfortunately not disability friendly.  The boat is licensed for 41 passengers.

More information can be found at www.walton-on-the-naze.com/image-slider-post