Elephant Seal Resting on Drakes Beach Shore
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:44:07 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This photograph captures a large elephant seal lying on its side on a sandy beach, displaying its characteristic rotund body and smooth skin with varying tones from dark to light gray. Another seal is partially visible in the background. The beach setting shows a flat, expansive shoreline with scattered debris and gentle waves, creating a serene coastal atmosphere. The overcast sky and muted lighting suggest cool, foggy conditions typical of the Northern California coast. The seal appears to be in a relaxed resting position, a common behavior during molting or breeding seasons when these marine mammals haul out onto beaches.
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