Photo of Seals on the Sand

By January 24, 2008December 20th, 2023California, Harbor Seal, Wildlife

On a recent morning I dropped by the pelican bluff and found it pretty crowded so instead I shot harbor seals just around the bend. It was a fine morning and I had the beach to myself at the Children’s Pool. Here are a few portraits of the harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) on the sand.

Pacific harbor seal on wet sandy beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi, La Jolla, California

Pacific harbor seal on wet sandy beach.
Image ID: 20214
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

Pacific harbor seals on sandy beach at the edge of the ocean, Phoca vitulina richardsi, La Jolla, California

Pacific harbor seals on sandy beach at the edge of the ocean.
Image ID: 20213
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

Pacific harbor seal on wet sandy beach, Phoca vitulina richardsi, La Jolla, California

Pacific harbor seal on wet sandy beach.
Image ID: 20228
Species: Pacific harbor seal, Phoca vitulina richardsi
Location: La Jolla, California, USA

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!