Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach Shore

Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach Shore

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:27:04 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups

Several large elephant seals rest on the wet sand of a beach, their massive bodies stretched out near the waterline. The seals display the characteristic mottled gray and brown coloring of their species, with sand dusting their bodies. In the background, gentle waves lap at the shore while a solitary shorebird can be seen near the water's edge. The scene captures a peaceful moment of these marine mammals during their time on land, likely during breeding or molting season.

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