Episode
The Island of Secret Seals
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- Wild Tales | Nature Podcast
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- Feb 18, 2026
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- 937
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Summary
Orford Ness is well practiced at keeping secrets; in the 1940s it was classified military research, but now it is a brand new colony of grey seals. Countryside Manager Matt Wilson guides us around the bomb craters to try and find the newest and blubbery-est residences. We find out how they came to be on this moon-like beach and how they’re faring on this remote site. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Producer: Marnie Woodmeade Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez With thanks to: Matt Wilson and the staff at Orford Ness Image © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman Discover more: Visit Orford Ness, looked after by the National Trust https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/orford-ness-national-nature-reserve Find out more about the seals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ti7BaNKpU&t=523s