We went to check out a young seal on the beach at Horsecastle Bay today. It had be reported to us by a visitor concerned about its welfare. I'm pleased to say that it was very alert and it looked fit and well, so we left it be. Seals do quite a lot of lying around on beaches - its just if they look injured, unwell, or very underweight that they are of concern. Lovely to see them when they do, but don't go too close as this will stress them out, and or you might get bitten! Liza.