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Pam UK: The seagull chicks have really grown...
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Pam UK: ..in the last ten days or so ...
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Pam UK: Fluffy grey feathers and spotted head.
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Pam UK: ..catching up with Mum in size ...
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Pam UK: Another family.
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Pam UK: The harbour seal and pup land after
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Pam UK: ..their swim round the jetty ... the pup
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Pam UK: ..finds it difficult to haul out but ..
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Pam UK: ..makes it and has a good feed from Mum-
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Pam UK: ..after which it makes it to the water -
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Pam UK: -again followed by Mum - always on guard
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Pam UK: Two California sealions taking it easy.
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Pam UK: August 6 dawns wet and misty
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Pam UK: Not much in the harbour - or is there ..
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Pam UK: ..closer inspection reveals Mum with Pup
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Pam UK: ..having a quiet lie-in this morning
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Pam UK: A little affectionate touching before..
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Pam UK: ..settling down once more.
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Pam UK: Mum decides to move to the water..
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Pam UK: ..and watches her pup carefully as he ..
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Pam UK: ..struggles over large rocks.
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Pam UK: A solitary seal is joined briefly by
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Pam UK: two others who didn't hang around but
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Pam UK: Our Mum and Pup share the rocks with
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Pam UK: the huge California sea lions - quite a
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Pam UK: The best view yet of Mum and pup
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Pam UK: Pup is always on the move
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Pam UK: ..acting as all babies do - exploring..
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Pam UK: .. everything while Mum keeps watch.
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Pam UK: The gull chicks grow before your eyes.