Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach Shore

Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach Shore

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:29:15 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups

Several large elephant seals are lying on sandy beach terrain, their massive gray-brown bodies relaxed on the shore. The animals display the characteristic robust build and thick skin typical of the species. The beach setting features pale sand with scattered rocks and debris, while a misty coastline extends into the background. The overcast sky creates soft, diffused lighting that captures the seals in their natural resting behavior during what appears to be their breeding or molting season.

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