Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach Shore
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:49:31 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This photograph captures a colony of elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach, their massive bodies resting closely together. The seals display varying shades of gray and brown, with visible molting patterns on their skin. Several birds can be seen flying in the bright sky above the seals, while others appear to be resting on or near the marine mammals. The scene conveys the peaceful coexistence of wildlife at this coastal sanctuary, with the seals appearing relaxed in their natural habitat during what appears to be breeding or molting season.
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