Madeira · observation
Praia da Barreirinha
· Funchal
One lobo-marinho was observed near Praia da Barreirinha on the afternoon of Thursday 15 Aug, drawing the attention of bathers.
- Species
- Mediterranean monk seal
- Number of seals
- 1
- Attributed name
- Unidentified
- Source
- Jornal da Madeira, via NetMadeira republication
About this record
- Supporting evidence
- JM original https://www.jm-madeira.pt/regiao/lobo-marinho-na-praia-da-barreirinha-desperta-atencao-dos-banhistas-veja-o-video-OL16480680 required JavaScript anti-bot verification. Its contemporaneous text and 15 Aug 16:52 attribution are preserved at https://www.netmadeira.com/noticias/madeira/artigo/532925-lobo-marinho-na-praia-da-barreirinha-desperta-ateno-dos-banhistas-veja-o-vdeo . Separate from 21 Aug Ponta Gorda and 30 Aug Lido.
- Identification confidence
- Probable
- 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.