AN INQUISITIVE harbour seal, believed to be the same as the one spotted in the same area last year, has been seen swimming in the Severn estuary near Slimbridge.

It was spotted by WWT Slimbridge warden M J McGill today.

He said that visitors to the centre would most likely be able to catch a glimpse of the animal from Middle Point (Severn view) on its summer walkway. 

The best chance of a sighting is at high tide.