Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach with Seabirds

Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach with Seabirds

Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:29:01 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups

This photograph captures several large elephant seals hauled out on the sandy beach in the foreground, their dark gray bodies contrasting against the pale sand. In the background, numerous white seabirds (likely gulls) are scattered across the beach and near the water's edge. The scene conveys a tranquil coastal atmosphere with calm waters visible in the distance. The composition places the marine mammals prominently in the frame while the birds add depth and context to the beach environment.

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