Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach with Seabirds
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:49:18 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
Multiple elephant seals rest on the sandy beach in the foreground, their large, robust bodies clearly visible with characteristic wrinkled skin. The animals appear to be relaxing on the sand, displaying typical hauling-out behavior. In the background, numerous seabirds, likely gulls, stand along the water's edge where the beach meets the calm ocean. The soft, diffused lighting suggests either early morning or late afternoon, creating a serene coastal atmosphere. The scene captures the coexistence of marine mammals and birds in their natural beach habitat.
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