Elephant Seals and Seagulls Resting on Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:54:46 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This coastal wildlife photograph captures a serene moment at Drakes Beach, featuring a group of elephant seals hauled out on the sandy shore in the foreground. The seals, varying in color from light tan to dark brown/black, appear to be resting peacefully, including what seem to be pups based on their smaller size. Behind them, numerous white seagulls are scattered along the shoreline and standing in shallow water, creating a tranquil winter beach scene. The calm water reflects the birds, and the overall atmosphere is quiet and undisturbed, typical of elephant seal breeding season when these marine mammals come ashore.
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