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This morning at Brace Cove there was a pod of Harbor Seals sunning themselves; unfortunately a little too far out of range for my movie camera, but I tried filming nonetheless. They were wonderful fun to observe especially as the younger members of the pod seemed more interested in playing “King of the Rock,” rather than basking in the sun. It was challenging to figure out a total number because the younger seals were so playful, but I think there were ten in the herd. I only know this from one of the snapshots where you can see ten in all. Because the Harbor Seals were out of my camera’s ability to sharply focus, the footage may be too grainy, but I will try working with it.
In case you are wondering, as did I, a goup of seals is most commonly referred to as a pod or colony. The terms harem, herd, and rookery are also used, depending upon from where you originate.
I can only hope the young Harbor Seal hauled out at Good Harbor Beach earlier this summer has a pod to which it belongs!
Good Morning Gloucester 
Love walking over to Brace Cove and the seals are so cute…
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A wealth of beaches from which to choose, and riches of wildlife to see–we are so blessed here on Cape Ann!
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Wonderful photo!!!
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Thank you Kathleen–very sparkly!
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And very important information for us!
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Thank you Bettie and so good to hear from you!!!!
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Wonderful, thoughtful video, a tribute to your talent and to one of the wonders of Nature . it should be seen in all schools . Thank you for sharing .
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Thank you Solange for encouraging comments. This winter one of my big projects is to try to figure out distribution for short films.
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Excellent and very educational really nice music be a nice video for the schools…:-)
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Thank you Dave; I am thinking about how to place it in schools, and so glad you like the music!
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I love most types of music great for drifting and relecting allows you to sit on the edge of a dream 🙂
Minnie Riperton : The Edge Of A Dream
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Beautiful, beautiful song–thank you for sharing Dave!!!
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Kim,, where is Brace cove?
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Hi Anita, It is on Eastern Point, adjacent to Niles Pond.
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I saw a picture of a really big seal on a rock. Did you take that picture or EJ? I can not find the picture. lol I just had it.
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Is this the one you are thinking of Anita? If not, go to the GMG search box in the upper right corner and search: seal kim smith or seal E.J.
https://goodmorninggloucester.wordpress.com/2014/01/11/sun-bathing-seal-style/
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