PLACES TO STAY
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near Race Point Beach in Cape Cod National Seashore, MA, has Harbor Seals visible from the beach, USA
Race Point Beach in Cape Cod National Seashore, MA, has Harbor Seals visible from the beach, 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
42.1000°N, 70.2000°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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