After seeing the incredible news that a male Walrus had been found resting in Scarborough Harbour,Tracey and myself made the journey up through the wolds to go and see this magnificent beast.
After a bit of frantic drive up through the Wolds,we met up with Tim and walked the short journey down to the Harbour to the sight of this huge,snoozing animal.
To actually see one up close was really something and he was massive,being probably 3 or 4 times the bulk of a bull Grey Seal.
On a few occasions he raised his head to see what all the fuss was about,with some very happy faces watching this superb animal.
This big male is obviously a long way from home and thought to be the same as seen in France,the Netherlands and Hampshire,experts believe him to be about 4 years old,so still only a youngster as they can live up to 40 years.
As the crowd got bigger we decided to go and have a look from the outer harbour wall,enjoying some nice views of the local wintering Purple Sandpipers and a few Red-throated Divers,Guillemots,a Grey Seal and a couple of Harbour Porpoise.
After saying goodbye to Tim,we made our way home through the Wolds after a fantastic few hours out seeing our first Walrus.
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