This morning Bob H and I headed out to Chimney Rock in Point Reyes, roughly fifty miles from Greenbrae. There to see the breeding colony of Elephant Seals from the Elephant Seal Overlook. December through March is the time to go. We could hear them from the parking lot, 1/4 mile away. A sound similar to a class of kindergartners let loose, interspersed with the loud trumpeting and gurgling sounds (like a flushing toilet) of the bulls. Two docents with spotting-scopes explained what was going on. 175 pups and their moms, plus a few dads populated the beach, while gulls stood around, hoping for placenta from the birthings. I could go on, but I'll let you do some Googling or, better yet, go and see for yourself. One last word - Elephant Seal milk contains 25% fat!
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