One of our readers got a pleasant surprise this morning when he spotted a seal in the River Nene.

Cambs Times: Mick Jeffryes spotted this seal on the River Nene near Guyhirn at around 7.50am today (Monday July 1). Picture: MICK JEFFRYES.Mick Jeffryes spotted this seal on the River Nene near Guyhirn at around 7.50am today (Monday July 1). Picture: MICK JEFFRYES. (Image: Archant)

Mick Jeffryes stopped to get a photo when he saw the seal bopping it's head above water near Guyhirn at around 7.50am today.

Not a bad start to a Monday morning.

Cambs Times: Mick Jeffryes spotted this seal on the River Nene near Guyhirn at around 7.50am today (Monday July 1). Picture: MICK JEFFRYES.Mick Jeffryes spotted this seal on the River Nene near Guyhirn at around 7.50am today (Monday July 1). Picture: MICK JEFFRYES. (Image: Archant)