<div> <p>Orford Ness is well practiced at keeping secrets; in the 1940s it was classified military research, but now it is a brand new colony of grey seals. </p><p>Countryside Manager Matt Wilson guides us around the bomb craters to try and find the newest and blubbery-est residences. We find out how they came to be on this moon-like beach and how they’re faring on this remote site. </p><p>[Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.   Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  <br><a href="https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/">https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/</a></p><p>Production:  <br>Producer: Marnie Woodmeade<br>Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth <br>Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez<br>With thanks to: Matt Wilson and the staff at Orford Ness</p></div><br><div> <p>Image © National Trust Images/Rob Coleman</p><p>Discover more:  </p><p>Visit Orford Ness, looked after by the National Trust <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/orford-ness-national-nature-reserve">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/orford-ness-national-nature-reserve</a></p><p>Find out more about the seals: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ti7BaNKpU&amp;t=523s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6ti7BaNKpU&amp;t=523s</a></p></div>