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- Ann Coates Contact Ann Coates Ann Coates's Gallery |
It is not an easy trek for them to get to the waterfall. The stream is full of rocks and is quite a distance from the sea. I can't figure how the new pups know each year about the waterfall and how to get there, as there are no adults. The colony where these pups come from was the scene of a mass slaughter two years ago carried out by two young men with batons who decided it would be a bit of fun to bash 35 seals to death. These seals need to be protected from people and I worry that with all the publicity that has now happened with these seal pups at the waterfall it won't be long before something bad happens to them. On the day I was there, there were two volunteers there keeping an eye on the people, but they aren't there 24/7.
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Gord MacEachern |
Love this amazing image and amazing info Ann, that would be something to see for sure. Like how you included part of the human!
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Jack Gaskin |
1st A GREAT CAPTURE 2nd Amazing Story especially since there's only one place in the world w/fresh water seals as residents. Would have to get a Specially Trained Biologist to tell you what the pups are up to. 3rd Must be a FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE to see them live in the waterfall pool. Jack
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Tiia Vissak |
a wonderful image!
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John Connolly |
What an interesting scene and story Ann! This is an unbelievable shot, O hope you manages to get on of them swimming in the pool with a waterfall in the background!
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Marijana Fajgl |
Your story about seals in the forest is truly amazing, Ann! I hope people won´t hurt them and that we can prove that we really are reasnable beings. Fantastic captures!
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buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi Contact Terry Cervi Terry Cervi's Gallery |
What a fantastic opportunity to see these adorable pups! And what an amazing story and photo! I can't believe anybody would do that to these wonderful creatures.
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Rony Sagy |
Fantastic capture and description, Ann.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
When I first saw this photo I thought "Oh how sweet! it doesn't get more cute than this! Our Ann will now be switching to baby seals!!!" Then I started reading the description and the further on I got the more worried I am. To me it takes insanity to ever hurt a defenseless little animal. I am not an angry person but my blood boils when I hear of this. It makes me want to camp out there every day to make sure they stay safe. I hope the volunteers will be diligent in this. This image and all the others I see in your gallery about them are so darling. You are so good at what you do. Maybe you can submit your photos to the right people and get them published? Most people are taking snap shots compared to your quality of work. Don't let a couple of local misfits rob the world of seeing these cuties! I feel grateful to have seen them! :))) -Laura :)
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Cindy Koller |
I am familiar with Fur Seals of South Georgia Island. Adult males are known for being extremely territorial and in general, fur seals are the only animal that poses a serious threat to those few tourists that come ashore. They can attack humans although we were taught how to stand up to them by making noise, not backing down and carrying a long pole. Young fur seals are typically not dangerous, however, they often do start to act aggressive. Oddly, we were so afraid of fur seals, we mostly avoided going anywhere near even babies. Elephant seals were friendly!
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