Northern Elephant Seals Resting on Sandy Beach
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 11:55:59 PM · 2026/Drakes Beach Elephant Seal Pups
This wildlife photograph captures a peaceful scene of northern elephant seals hauled out on a sandy beach. In the foreground, a small dark pup lies next to larger adult seals, their characteristic bulbous noses and bluish-gray skin visible. The seals are resting on wet sand, likely during molting season. In the background, one seal is actively flipping sand onto its back, a common thermoregulation behavior. The muted tones and overcast lighting create a naturalistic documentary feel.
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