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Elephant Seals of the Central Coast of California
Morro Bay, California - 2005 Workshop
Central Coast of California - 2006 Winter Workshop
Morro Bay and Montana de Oro - Summer, 2006


These are some of the larger creatures in the sea or on the earth. They are found along the beaches and coves near the little community of San Simeon.

San Simeon Schoolhouse and Hearst Castle
Sleeping Females
Biding his Time
Challenge
Pups scramble out of the way as this male elephant seal issues a challenge to an interloper who would steal his harem.
Elephant Seal Family
A proud male spends time with his harem and offspring.
Elephant Seals near San Simeon
Mothers and their pups relax on the sand on a cold, February morning. Some seals have sand on their bodies; they use their flippers to move the sand, which may act to insulate body heat.
Male Elephant Seal
Note the scarred neck on this mature male - he's had many serious battles to secure his harem. He's taking a well deserved catnap.
Battle for the Harem
Early morning light breaks over the beach near San Simeon, along the central coast of Califoria. Two males issue a frightening series of bellows through their massives noses, before doing battle over the rights to the harem.
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