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PLACES TO STAY
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Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) in the wild
near Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, ME, has Harbor Seals at rocky haul-out sites along the coast, USA

Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, ME, has Harbor Seals at rocky haul-out sites along the coast, 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

44.4000°N, 68.3000°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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