Cygnet Storthfield House’s Trip to Donna Nook
From the viewing platforms along the dunes, they could see dozens of seals resting on the sand. Many were mothers with their newborn pups – tiny, white-furred bundles nestled close for warmth. A volunteer from the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust explained the seal season: pups are born from early November onwards, stay with their mothers for around three weeks, and by late December most adults return to the sea, leaving the young to begin life on their own.
While watching the seals, they were treated to an unexpected sight – a Chinook helicopter flying overhead as part of RAF training drills.
Occupational Therapy Assistant Becky Fisher said: “The trip offered not only a chance to enjoy fresh sea air and stunning wildlife, but also to learn about the fascinating timelines of seal pup births and departures. It was a day filled with memorable moments that ended with a quick trip to Mablethorpe for lunch.”
