Another lazy seal waiting for the water to come in and lift it off the island. As the water came high on the rock and they were lifted up they swam away.

This was taken on a boat trip around the Farne Islands from Seahouses.
I have to say I went on the last day of my holiday and IF I had gone on the first day of my holiday I would have gone a few more times.
It was the best trip I have ever gone on.
Please note it does smell!

Rocky islands, once home to saints, soldiers and famous lighthouse keepers, now a sanctuary for seabirds and seals

Summer haven for 100,000 pairs of nesting seabirds like puffin and guillemot
One of Europe's largest grey seal colonies
Unrivalled wildlife photo-opportunities
Top spot for sea-kayaking and diving
St Cuthbert lived and died here in the 7th century
Location of Victorian heroine Grace Darling's stormy sea rescue