Seals by the seaside: Your pictures of pups on the Sunderland and South Shields coast

Seals are frequent visitors to our beaches, come rain or shine - and recently we have had quite a few take a rest stop on our shores.

Whether you've been visiting the seaside at Sunderland or South Shields, many of you have been lucky enough to spot a pup reclining on the sand or enjoying the sunshine. We took a look back through our archive at some of our favourite pictures, taken by you, catching the seals in action - along with some of your recent photographs. See them here in all of their glory.

We have been loving your pictures of seals.placeholder image
We have been loving your pictures of seals.
A big smile. Picture: Steven Lomas.placeholder image
A big smile. Picture: Steven Lomas.
Strike a pose! Picture: Lee Ridley.placeholder image
Strike a pose! Picture: Lee Ridley.
Barking at the sea. Picture: Steven Lomas.placeholder image
Barking at the sea. Picture: Steven Lomas.
Time for a rest. Picture: Lyndsey Kelly.placeholder image
Time for a rest. Picture: Lyndsey Kelly.
Peekaboo! Picture: Steven Lomas.placeholder image
Peekaboo! Picture: Steven Lomas.
Taking a rest on the sand. Picture: Julie Marsh.placeholder image
Taking a rest on the sand. Picture: Julie Marsh.
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