Dive in!
The sunrise was exceptionally beautiful this morning with abundant life. I was greeted by the flock before the giant sun came up to greet the day.
While hanging with the flock, dolphins swam by just past the waves while a huge pelican party started diving for breakfast around the sun.
The pelicans remind us to dive in. They said, ‘Go ahead, line yourself up with your heart’s desire and dive in. It’s ok if you don’t get the outcome you want, diving in is the fun part. Enjoy the journey.”
Piper, an adorable sandpiper was showing off her personality while getting squeaky clean.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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PS~ Check out the sunrise video in previous post, and dolphin sunset before the gull video
Serene Sunrise
Good Morning!
I'm going stay and play in the waves and river after sunrise, so the post will be a little late today. In the meantime, please enjoy relaxing with the flock. Half way through the video they get the zoomies.
song: New Life by Noam Zaguri
Sunset with friends
Loads of dolphins and pelicans at sunset to end another day in paradise.
Sweet Dreams!
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Bumps and bruises are part of the journey
The sunrise was for the birds! With crisp temperatures the flock was feeling frisky and engaging.
While we waited for the sun to come up, Split Foot wanted to share the message of the day. She said, I have a split foot and tiny holes in my feathers. These are signs I’m alive. Despite my bumps and bruises, I keep my wings and heart open, knowing this all part of the journey.”
When the sun came up, the steamy heat could be seen rising from the ocean. The sun looked as if it was lingering, not quite ready to leave for the day.
Wishing you a day with your wings and heart open ready to embrace what the day brings.
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One Legger
Split Foot the laughing gull
Split foot coming in to show off her tiny holes in her feathers
A lingering departure
Soak up sunlight to improve your mood
The morning began crisp and still—so still, not a creature was stirring, not even a gull. But then, as if nature's alarm clock had gone off, the flock arrived, gliding in from the ocean to greet the day.
The sun rose gracefully, casting its golden glow across the waves, as though kissing the ocean goodbye for the day. Soon, the warmth of its rays began to steam the cool morning air adding to the ambiance of the morning.
Pixar, One-Legger, and the rest of the flock basked in the sun’s glow, feathers fluffed and wings outstretched to soak up the heat. One gull seemed especially radiant, her feathers translucent and pink, she shared her wisdom with us. “
"A little sunlight is all it takes to give me a boost. It warms my soul and makes my feathers sparkle. A little dose of sunlight—just a little can create a shift.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Pixar the laughing gull
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- A Glimpse into Everyday Dolphin Life
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- A Glimpse into Everyday Dolphin Life
This is a normal day in the lagoon, a lot of hanging out and snuggles between snacks and jumps. It shows all the ages, from kiddos to the males and mommas sharing time together. A sweet day in the life of a pod.
Stay tuned for more tales!
song: I know a Place by Louis Island purchased on Artlist.io
Instincts will tell you when to stay and when to go
Old Man Winter is paying us a visit, bringing crisp, cool weather to the beach for a few days. The morning sky came alive with a golden glow, casting sparkling light on the ocean as waves rolled gracefully toward the shore.
The wind added its own touch, blowing the tops off the waves and sending a salty spray into the air—a reminder of nature's raw energy.
A lively, chatty flock was already gathered when I arrived. They had the zoomies, darting off spontaneously and then circling back with joyful abandon. Their playful energy brings us the message today.
They said, “Stay open to taking action. Trust your gut. Your instincts will tell you when to stay and when to go.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS~ I'll be at Canal Street Nights tonight 5:00pm-8:00pm
My location will close to Orange street. Come out to hear Reed Foley and check out the 60 vendors and food trucks.
Play is essential to improving your mood
With rain the forecast, the morning was dark and cloudy. First light was moody bluesy but was soon followed by a pretty in pink glow.
The flock enjoyed bath time in the chilly ocean followed by preening to get the bugs off. After sunrise, Ridges and Remmy, 2 dolphin came in to grab breakfast.
They bring the message of play. They said, “Especially when life feels stormy, play is essential to improving your mood. Even a couple minutes of giggles and silliness can shift your outlook.”
Wishing you a beautiful day Friends!
Incoming with a mullet
Sharp turn with the mullet creating beautiful splash art
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode -Late Afternoon Sparkle Party
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode -Late Afternoon Sparkle Party
Dolphins of all ages joined in the late afternoon snuggle, giggle, and snacks party.
The kiddos played together while the parents chased fish, then everyone got together for a big splash fest.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Centered and present, a way to ensure success
First light brought a thick layer of clouds on the horizon with just a hint of light creeping through the cracks. The breeze helped to separate the clouds allowing more golden light to shine into the morning.
The very chatty flock flew in for bath time and a chat. A young herring gull who has been around for 2 weeks was extra chatty. S/he has a lot of confidence brining us the message of standing tall and proud no matter your age. S/he needs a name, any suggestions are welcome!
Split footer, a laughing gull who has been around for 4-5 years was hanging out close looking for connection while a reddish egret danced down the beach grabbing breakfast.
The reddish egret remind us to stay focused. She said, “Rest into your feet to feel centered and present, a great way to ensure success in grabbing your goal.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Split Foot has been around for 4-5 years
I hug you
reddish egret grabbed breakfast
Chatty young (immature) herring gull
Be bold
As I walked to the beach the dreamy full moon was floating in and out of the clouds. Pockets of warm and cool air felt nice accompanied by a salty breeze.
The chatty flock flew in loud and ready to chat. One Legger hung above posing for photos while another member of the flock hugged the sung with her wings as the sun came up.
Cotton ball clouds filled the sky soaking up the colors. As the sun came up it looked like red hot steam surrounding the ball of fire.
While walking off the beach, a cardinal suddenly appeared, his vibrant red feathers glowing like a beacon in the soft morning light. From the look in his eyes, it was clear he had something important to share.
“I am a bold red bird,” standing tall and proud. “I embrace my beauty without hesitation. I’m not afraid to be seen—in fact, I welcome it. I’m here to remind you: no one else is quite like you. Be bold. Celebrate who you are and let your unique light shine.”
Wishing you a bold and beautiful day friends!
Dreamy moon
Hugging the sun
Steamy sunrise
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Party Shenanigans
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Shenanigans
It was an action packed day in the lagoon starting with the Moms and their kiddos. After a few minutes more dolphins showed up and 15 pelicans! Fish were flying, dolphins were speeding and jumping and the pelicans were in the mix like professional athletes.
Actually the pelicans scored quite a few fish from the dolphins today. If there was a scoreboard for dolphin versus pelicans, it would have been a close game.
A boater full of fishermen came in and parked in the feeding area so the moms packed up the kids and left but Charley and M, 2 male dolphins stayed...more from them soon!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Mullet incoming
mangrove seed playtime
pop up
Lead with your heart and ride the energy
With a little nip in the air the morning was crisp and refreshing. The full moon was high in the sky illuminating the morning before the sun came up to greet the day.
Wind blew the tops of the waves as they rolled toward shore, sending white sparkly mist into the air that looks like Florida Snow. Pelican Highway was off on the horizon gliding past the streaming rays of gold sunbeams.
The full supermoon this month is situated in the sky bringing an infusion of energy to release doubt, step outside your comfort zone and grab your heart’s desires.
A very chatty flock of laughing gulls and a couple herring gulls flew in to connect. Buddy the herring gull brings the message today. “The energy of the moon may feel quite intense and amplify your emotions. You got this, stay open, lead with your heart and ride the energy. Be open to the adventure guiding you to new horizons.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS~. I'll be at Outriggers Tiki bar and Grille tomorrow from 12-4 with calendars, coasters, ornaments and Pips Fishy Adventure. All my frames at Outriggers will be on sale as well!
Lead with your heart ~ Buddy the Herring Gull
Patience….things are unfolding
A chilly breeze blew in from the north as I walked to the beach. Layered clouds hung over the shoreline causing me to doubt if we would see a sunrise. Soft grey and pink color emerged before the sun found a way through the clouds.
Perfect waves rolling toward shore soaked up the light while the wind blew the tops of the waves sending salty spray into the air.
Mother Nature brings us the message of patience. “Eventually the sun will find a way through to shine warmth. The sun reminds us, “Trust the timing. Whatever it is you are striving for, take a deep breath and relax into the moment. I am a reminder that this moment is creating your next moment. It’s all unfolding and can be even better than you expected.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Let curiosity show you a different perspective
The pre sunrise sky filled with clouds soaking up a pastel color show. The pink was most definitely the highlight of the morning.
A chatty and loud flock flew in using the wind to hold hang in place while the storm sunrise was unveiled.
While the flock was squawking and carrying on, a reddish ogre flew in to see what the noise was all about. She glided over to get a better look, brining wither the message of the day. She said, “I highly recommend being curious. No matter your age, let yourself be inquisitive. It’s a fun way to see life through a different lens.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Be open to unexpected encounters
Weeeeeeeeeee! The wind was whipping this morning as the sun came up to greet the day. The sunrise was filled with all kinds of birds, sand pipers, red knots, laughing gulls, herring gulls, a solo black back, ospreys, pelicans and even vultures!
The flock of gulls used the wind to hang in place when they weren’t darting off and back in a flurry. Buddy the herring gull was hanging in place when the wind blew him right toward me so I could get his close up. He said, “Be open to spontaneous and unexpected encounters.”
After the golden sun was up the red knots came racing by in perfect formation. The way they make sharp turns, darting here and there, at mach speed never bumping into each other is truly amazing. They remind us about synergy. “We know tuning into each other and flying as one is how we travel with less effort. And look how beautiful we are flying in unison.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Laughing gulls
laughing gulls
Buddy the herring gull
Red Knots
Red Knots
Lead by example
First light was a soft pink, lavender and bronze mix of breath taking beauty. The flock flew in before the sunrise full of energy.
Buddy is a hering gull who returns every year this time. This year he has a doppelgänger, still trying a get a photo of them together.
Buddy and a Laughing gull bring us the message similar to yesterday. They remind us to lift each other up. As you can see the flow is watching, so they added, “Lead by example, you never know who is learning from you.”
A flock of red knots flew in after the sunrise showing the beauty of flight with their wings open soaking up the light. May you day be filled with beautiful light too!
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Lead by example
Flock of red knots
Inspire with your open heart
Mother Nature brought us a hazy start to the day with salty fog hovering over the shoreline. The flock flew in early with Pixar ready to dance start the day.
The rest of the flock was very chatty and hungry. There were several high speed chases over breakfast. One of the younger laughing gulls scored a big fish bringing us the message of biting off more than you chew. She said, “Sure it’s a big fish, but I’m confident in my abilities, I just need to take my time.”
Buddy the herring gull and another laughing gull showed the flock how to keep their wings open and lead with their hearts. They said, “We are here to encourage being open as a way to inspire others.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Dancing Pixar
Lead with wings and heart open
Bite off more than you chew
Slowing it down with One legger
Good Morning! I had about 15 minutes with the flock before the rain. Just a quick video from the flock….Slowing it down with One Legger to start your day.
Song is called Expanses by Veaceslav Dragonov purchased on Artlist.io
Wishing you a peaceful day friends!