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Elephant Seals - Birds & Animals of the Monterey Peninsula Series

By Eileen Begley

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker, DelMonte CALBRE#00752739

December 20, 2008 09:19 AM

These incredible animals can be seen at the Elephant Seal Rookery on the Big Sur Coast about 8 miles North of San Simeon.

The rookery has a population of about 8,000. The mating season (and the best time to see them) is from December to April.

Another good place to see them is at Ano Nuevo, North of Monterey.

These big males can weigh 2 1/2 tons and be from 14 to 16 ft. long. They are protected so you can't get too close. (Or maybe we are protected!)

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Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

What great pictures. I love seals. They're one of my favorite things to see along the coast up north.

Dec 21, 2008 08:03 AM

Eileen Begley

Coldwell Banker, DelMonte - Carmel, CA

Monterey Real Estate

Hi Christine; Merry Christmas! Thanks for stopping by.

Dec 22, 2008 12:21 PM

Jim Frimmer

HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA

Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

I got to see hundreds of them in 1994 when I stayed at Ventana the night before my day at the Hearst Castle. The Central Califronia Coast is quite stunning.

Best wishes for health, happiness, peace, and prosperity in 2009.

Dec 31, 2008 04:30 PM

Ann Dail

Baton Rouge Area Homes, Louisiana, USA, 225-761-0551 - Baton Rouge, LA

Broker/Realtor,CRS, ePRO, SRS, B.A.Chem

These are great photos. The water looks cold.

Jan 14, 2009 11:43 AM

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