Elephant Seals Resting at Drakes Beach with Seagulls

Elephant Seals Resting at Drakes Beach with Seagulls

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:27:34 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups

This coastal photograph captures several large elephant seals lounging in the foreground on a sandy beach, their dark bodies contrasting against the pale sand. In the middle ground, a flock of approximately thirty seagulls stands in shallow water and wet sand near the ocean's edge. The scene depicts a tranquil moment of wildlife coexistence along the California coast. The lighting appears to be natural daylight, casting subtle shadows and creating a serene, documentary-style atmosphere typical of marine wildlife photography.

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