Northern Elephant Seal Mother and Nursing Pup on Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:56:04 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures an intimate scene of elephant seals on a beach during pupping season. In the foreground, a large adult seal lies on its side next to a small black nursing pup, while another adult seal rests nearby. A third large seal is visible in the background. The sandy beach setting and overcast conditions create a natural, documentary-style composition typical of elephant seal rookeries during winter breeding season. The contrast between the dark pup and the lighter-colored adults is particularly striking.
Chronologically Adjacent
