First seal pup of the season 'Xanadu' born

The first Grey Seal pup of the season has been born.

Calf of Man Bird Observatory took to social media to share the news.

It's named the pup 'Xanadu' - as a tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John.

Olivia saw work being carried out to protect basking sharks during a visit to the Island back in 1995.

Introducing you to Xanadu, the first Grey Seal pup to be born @CalfObs this season. We are naming our pups from the letters X, Y & Z this year, and Xanadu is a tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John. @manxnature @manxheritage @BiosphereIOM pic.twitter.com/ETVDfMDOIN

— Calf of Man Bird Observatory (@CalfObs) September 6, 2022