The first grey seal pup of the season has been born at Horsey Beach in Norfolk, with the sands roped off to protect mothers and their young from disturbance.An estimated 2,500 pups were born in the last breeding season at the site, up from fewer than 100 births around 20 years ago.The stretch of beach, 12 miles north of Great Yarmouth, has volunteer wardens from the Friends of Horsey Seals group in place to help answer questions about the animals.They have put up signs and there are roped paths

The first grey seal pup of the season has been born at Horsey Beach in Norfolk, with the sands roped off to protect mothers and their young from disturbance.An estimated 2,500 pups were born in the last breeding season at the site, up from fewer than 100 births around 20 years ago.The stretch of beach, 12 miles north of Great Yarmouth, has volunteer wardens from the Friends of Horsey Seals group in place to help answer questions about the animals.They have put up signs and there are roped paths in place to guide people to dedicated viewing areas.