San Diego
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: dolphinsharky — iNaturalist
28 December 2024 · San DiegoCalifornia · Pacific Ocean
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Read recent published observations from California. Each entry keeps its original source attribution and a link back to the archive.
Hearst San Simeon State Park
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris).
Source: Nature Ali — iNaturalist (natureali)
23 June 2024 · Hearst San Simeon State ParkPiedras Blancas coast
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris).
Source: patientgardener53045 — iNaturalist
12 January 2024 · Piedras Blancas coastRagged Point
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris).
Source: oldbayhiker — iNaturalist
31 December 2023 · Ragged PointCalifornia
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: roerica7 — iNaturalist
17 June 2023 · CaliforniaFiscalini Ranch Preserve coast
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina).
Source: frolickingfrog — iNaturalist
10 January 2023 · Fiscalini Ranch Preserve coastOcean Beach / San Diego River
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: Nancy Fernandez — iNaturalist (findmeoutside)
25 December 2022 · Ocean Beach / San Diego RiverSand City
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: Kaylee Tucker — iNaturalist (kaylee84016)
14 July 2022 · Sand CitySan Diego coast
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: Alex Lamoreaux — iNaturalist (alexlamoreaux)
9 January 2022 · San Diego coastPacific Grove
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: Andrea Kreuzhage — iNaturalist (andreacala)
29 December 2021 · Pacific GroveSan Mateo County
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as harbour seal (Phoca vitulina richardii).
Source: wyattherp — iNaturalist
10 July 2021 · San Mateo CountyPoint Reyes coast
Photographic observation identified on iNaturalist as northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris).
Source: codye6089 — iNaturalist
22 January 2021 · Point Reyes coast