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Terrigal beach and boardwalk

· New South Wales

A seal locally called Terry was photographed resting among rocks at Terrigal. An ORRCA account later described the Terrigal visitor as a juvenile New Zealand fur seal, correcting an initial suggestion of subantarctic fur seal.

Species
New Zealand fur seal
Number of seals
1
Attributed name
Terry
Source
Merilyn Vale, Central Coast Council Watch; ORRCA via Pittwater Online News

About this record

Supporting evidence
https://www.cccouncilwatch.com.au/terrigal-to-host-women-councillor-conference/ — 28 July caption says yesterday. ORRCA assessment reproduced in the 16 August section: https://www.pittwateronlinenews.com/Environment-News-August-2026-Issue-657.php . Species is source-attributed.
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.

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