A solar-powered ‘seal cam’ has captured a seal giving birth on the north Norfolk coast. 

The wildlife camera located in the heart of England’s largest grey seal colony on Blakeney Point live-streamed the birth via the National Trust’s YouTube channel on Tuesday. 

The black and grey patterned seal can be seen giving birth to the pup as it makes its first movements in its new surroundings.   

The large size of the colony means that access to Blakeney Point is restricted during pupping season for the safety of visitors and seals. 

It marks the first time the National Trust was able to continuously live-stream from one of its reserves sharing the activity of the grey seal colony during pupping season. 

Tracey Sizeland, area ranger, Norfolk Coast & Broads, said: “Our live seal cam provides a real-time view of activity within the colony and is a chance to see the grey seals in their natural, undisturbed environment. 

"It is a very special thing to see and one not many people would normally get the chance to witness.” 

The camera has been live for just a week and will continue streaming until early January.