March 27, 2018

Elephant Seal Debates Sunrise Swim

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March 27, 2018
Elephant Seal Debates Sunrise Swim

Species: Elephant Seal | Location: Point Reyes National Seashore, United States of America

By Julie Picardi

Arriving at Drake's Bay in Point Reyes National Seashore to photograph the sunrise, I found this large male elephant seal appearing to contemplate whether he should brave the chilly water for an early morning swim to find his breakfast. After watching him for about 10 minutes, he did finally venture into the water for a short period of time.

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A freelance photographer and travel writer with restless shoes, my spirit soars in the presence of wild animals and natural beauty. My passion is to document our natural world to promote conservation and stewardship in an effort to protect our most valuable investment, our planet.

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