Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach Shore
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:49:27 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This photograph captures a colony of elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach, displaying their characteristic large, robust bodies in varying shades of gray and brown. The seals are clustered together on the sand, with one seal's face visible looking toward the camera. In the background, numerous seabirds (likely gulls) dot the beach and create a busy coastal atmosphere. The lighting suggests midday sun, casting natural highlights on the seals' bodies and creating good definition of their forms and textures.
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