Rare black seal photographed at Blakeney Point in Norfolk

Images of a seal colony were taken at Blakeney Point by photographer Chris Taylor. 

Mr Taylor, who is also deputy senior helm on the Sheringham lifeboat, trekked miles along the coast on Thursday, December 30, to film the mammals in their natural habitat - away from any crowds. A black seal was captured at Blakeney Point (Image: Chris Taylor)

The seal colony at Blakeney Point (Image: Chris Taylor)

From dawn until dusk, he stayed to watch them and even captured a rare black seal.

He said: "I walked about 10 and a half miles.

"It's such a magical place.

The seal colony at Blakeney Point (Image: Chris Taylor)

The seal colony at Blakeney Point (Image: Chris Taylor)

"They are scattered all along the beach. Someone said to me there are about 10,000 seals in total.

"It’s the largest breeding seal colony in England.

"I also just want to make it clear that I used a very long lens and made sure I kept a respectful distance.

The seal colony at Blakeney Point (Image: Chris Taylor)

The seal colony at Blakeney Point (Image: Chris Taylor)

"I think that Blakeney Point is one of my favourite places in the world whatever the season."

Grey seals are born white and then shed their fur to expose a grey coat at about two to three weeks old.

A rare black seal was captured at Blakeney Point (Image: Chris Taylor)

But about one in 400 - known as melanistic seals - have a velvety black coat

A video of the seals in action, filmed by Mr Taylor, will be available on his YouTube channel.