Elephant Seals Resting on Sandy Beach at Drakes Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:54:39 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures two elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach. The seal in the background displays the characteristic inflatable proboscis and wrinkled, battle-scarred skin typical of male elephant seals. Both animals appear to be resting during their molting season, as evidenced by the patchy appearance of their skin. The foreground seal is partially visible, while the background seal lies with its head on the sand in a relaxed posture. The misty, overcast conditions create a soft, diffused light typical of coastal California weather.
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