tiabunna's photos with the keyword: Seal

Macquarie Island 1968: Immature elephant seal

04 Mar 2013 2 4 456
From an old slide. This is an immature Southern Elephant Seal putting on a threat display. He's probably about two years old, with what looks like a moulting female resting behind. Surrounding him is some of the giant kelp which grows around the shores of Macquarie Island and is tangled around the beaches.

Macquarie Island 1968: Roar at the snow

05 Mar 2013 1 3 624
From an old slide. Toward the end of winter, the bull elephant seals arrive and stake out "their" patch of beach to establish a harem. This is a mature bull with the fully developed extended nose which leads to their name. Yes, the island does have reasonably frequent "freeze-ups" during the year, most for only several days. Best viewed on black.