Harbor seal pupping season is officially under way in our area with numerous pregnant females and newborn pups. Today, our co-lead investigator Robin followed up on a report of a pup and mom sighted at a north end marina. Early this morning, she was elated to find the two resting safely on an abandoned launch and observed them (through a long telephoto lens) over a period of several hours. The mother was extremely attentive and protective of the tiny newborn with the umbilicus still attached. In this video clip, you’ll see the pup wake up from a snooze and nurse on mom’s rich milk. After a long breakfast, mom and pup returned to the Sound. This is the second newborn pup we have observed this season in Snohomish County near a known harbor seal haulout and rookery. Please be alert as you walk the beach and call Seal Sitters’ hotline @ 206-905-SEAL (7325) if you come across a pup alone on shore.