← Back to the archive

New Zealand · observation

Ōhau Point

· Kaikōura

A visiting wildlife group observed a colony of New Zealand fur seals resting on rocks and swimming at Ōhau Point. No count was given.

Species
New Zealand fur seal
Number of seals
Not recorded
Attributed name
Unidentified
Source
Wildlife Travel — Michael Blencowe, January 2026 trip report

About this record

Supporting evidence
First-hand trip report, day 11, p. 24; species as reported. https://wildlife-travel.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/trip-report-New-Zealand-2026-web.pdf#page=24
Identification confidence
Not recorded
Editorial status
Published by Seal Watch.

Source wording, attributed names and approximate date labels are preserved. A published report does not establish a verified animal identity.

Share this observation