PLACES TO STAY
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near Chatham Fish Pier near Chatham, MA, has large Harbor Seal haul-outs visible from the public pier year-round, USA
Chatham Fish Pier near Chatham, MA, has large Harbor Seal haul-outs visible from the public pier year-round, USA is one of the top spots to sight Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round at Chatham, MA, and along the Maine coast; May and June for pupping season; best viewing from shore with binoculars.
SIGHTING TIP
Year-round on rocky coasts; haul-out sites peak in May to June for pupping; Maine coast, Cape Cod, and the Pacific Northwest.
Coordinates
41.7000°N, 69.9000°W
HABITAT
Coastal waters, estuaries, rocky beaches, and sand bars; hauls out on exposed rocks, jetties, and beaches
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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