Friendly walrus says hello to boats off the Isles of Scilly
The friendly creature is believed to be Wally - who visited Cornwall last month
A friendly walrus has been spotted enjoying the sunshine off the Isles of Scilly.
The creature came to say hello to boats in the Porth Cressa area on Thursday.
It was caught on camera by Rafe Ward and the Calypso Boating Scilly.
Will Wagstaff also got a photo, and said: "What a surreal week on Scilly. Egyptian Vulture over my head on Tresco on Monday and now a Walrus in Porth Cressa only yards from home."
The mammal is believed to be Wally the Arctic Walrus, who was seen off the Cornish coast in May.
The sighting last month was thought to be the Duchy's first recorded walrus visit in history.
Rare sighting of Arctic walrus off Cornwall
Arctic walrus sighting thought to be Cornwall's first recorded visit in history
Posting on social media at the time, Cornwall Wildlife Trust said: "Wally the walrus spotted in Cornwall!
"Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), photographer @nathanielwildlifeimages and @padstowsealifesafaris' passangers and crew were astounded to spot the large Arctic walrus off the coast of North Cornwall.
"It's thought to be the first recorded visit to the region by the mammal in history!
"Wally has previously been spotted in Ireland and, more recently, has spent a few weeks in Wales.
"It has been hoped that as the water temperatures increase, the walrus would find its way back up north to cold water and closer to home, but he seems to be doing the opposite.
"As with lots of our marine mammals, disturbance can cause huge amounts of distress and affect behaviours including breathing, resting and feeding.
"Do let us know if you see Wally but please be respectful and keep your distance".
Cornwall Wildlife Trust