Elephant Seals Resting on Sandy Beach at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:49:24 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This photograph captures several elephant seals resting closely together on a sandy beach. The seals display a range of coloration from light tan to dark brown-black, with their characteristic massive bodies and wrinkled skin clearly visible. Some appear to be molting, showing patches of different skin tones. The animals are positioned in various resting poses on the sand, with ocean waves visible in the blurred background. The scene conveys the natural behavior of these marine mammals during their time on land, likely during breeding or molting season.
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