Elephant Seal Pup Resting on Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:41:48 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures a young elephant seal pup resting on a sandy beach, its distinctive rounded head and thick-skinned body clearly visible. The animal lies on its side, displaying the characteristic wrinkled skin and flipper of the species. In the soft-focused background, several shorebirds stand along the water's edge, adding depth to the coastal composition. The lighting suggests either early morning or late afternoon, casting gentle shadows and creating a peaceful, natural atmosphere typical of California's elephant seal colonies.
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