On the beach just north of Hearst Castle, a large group of elephant seals have "moved in" in the past few years. They bear their young and mate before heading back to the ocean. The location provides a rare opportunity to see the animals up close but with no danger to them or us.
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- Elephant Seals on the Beach
- Male Coming Ashore
- Male Bellowing
- Large Male Elephant Seal
- Sleeping Female Elephant Seal
- Mother and Pup
- Newborn Pup
- Young Elephant Seal Nursing
- Flipping Sand
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