Elephant Seal Colony at Drakes Beach with Gulls
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:54:29 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
A colony of elephant seals rests on the sandy beach at the water's edge, with one seal prominently displaying aggressive or communicative behavior by rearing up with its mouth open. The group includes several darker-colored juvenile seals and larger adults with characteristic bulbous noses. A line of seagulls stands in the shallow water nearby, observing the marine mammals. The scene captures the natural behavior and social dynamics of elephant seals in their coastal habitat, with calm ocean waters visible in the background.
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