Elephant Seals Resting on Drakes Beach with Seagulls
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:27:22 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
Several large elephant seals are hauled out on a sandy beach, lying close together in the foreground. Their massive, smooth bodies create rounded forms against the pale sand. Behind them, a flock of seagulls - appearing to be mostly ring-billed or California gulls - stand and rest along the shoreline. The water appears calm with gentle waves, and snow-covered or icy terrain is visible in the distant background, suggesting this was taken during winter months. The scene captures the natural coexistence of different species sharing the coastal habitat.
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