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A Lucky Catch! This rather poor photo is of a Phoca vitulina ssp. richardsi which happened to catch a giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dofleini Canada,Geotagged,Harbor (common) seal,Phoca vitulina,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

A Lucky Catch!

This rather poor photo is of a Phoca vitulina ssp. richardsi which happened to catch a giant Pacific octopus, Enteroctopus dofleini

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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    The photo is fine, Gary, and more than that...a wonderful insight into their behavior. Lucky you to have experienced this moment! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
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      Thanks, and lucky enough to have the presence of mind to take a photo. The “scanning” or “hunt fishing” behaviour of our local Harbour seals is something that I was not aware of till recently. Still seems odd to see a seal “floating” on its back as if sunbathing when it’s actually looking for something to eat! Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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        It reminded me of our cat, I thought it was just chilling! Posted 6 years ago
        1. View gary fast's profile
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          It does come to mind. The one closer to the house... would have been great to have a stick and tickle the tummy!
          “Scanning” or “Hunt Swimming” This Harbour Seal, Phoca vitulina ssp. richardsi, is taking advantage of the clear shallow water. The photo was taken from our deck looking straight down. Since the eyes are on the top of the head slowly swimming upside down allows the seal to “scan” the bottom for prey. Sometimes with success!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/78547/a_lucky_catch.html<br /> Canada,Geotagged,Harbor (common) seal,Phoca vitulina,Spring
           Posted 6 years ago, modified 6 years ago
  3. View Stephen Philips's profile
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    Fantastic natural animal behavior capture! You preserved a moment in time that can never be replicated, great contribution!! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
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      Stephen, many thanks. It was indeed a privilege to see and capture it! Posted 6 years ago
  5. View Christine Young's profile
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    Incredible encounter! I’m so glad you shared it! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
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      Thanks, Christine. Around here I never know what I’m going to see out the front window! Good thing there’s a camera sitting close to the front door. Posted 6 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
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        You're welcome, Gary! I always look forward to seeing your photos! Posted 6 years ago

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The Harbor Seal

The harbor seal, also known as the common seal, is a true seal found along temperate and Arctic marine coastlines of the Northern Hemisphere. The most widely distributed species of pinniped, they are found in coastal waters of the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Baltic and North seas.

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Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by gary fast
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By gary fast

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Uploaded May 6, 2019. Captured Jun 26, 2017 12:26 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • DSC-HX80
  • f/6.3
  • 1/500s
  • ISO80
  • 85.47mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.