Elephant Seal Pups Resting on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:56:00 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures several elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach, with a focus on what appears to be younger seals or pups in the foreground. The animals are covered in a light layer of sand, their gray-brown skin blending with the beach environment. The seals are resting in close proximity to each other, a typical behavior for these marine mammals during molting or breeding seasons. The lighting suggests overcast conditions, giving the scene a soft, muted quality with subtle shadows across the undulating sand.
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