Tolerance for things that test our patience
WOW! It was a pretty in pink breathtaking kid of sunrise. The ocean looked like glass with a silky sparkling pink sheen with sweet waves rolling toward shore. The soft fluffy clouds soaked up the variety of pastel colors.
The very chatty flock of gulls was waiting when I reached the water’s edge. A mature pelican joined in our bath time showing us the fine art of multitasking. He was able to surf the waves while grabbing snacks.
A laughing gull jumped on that opportunity to score any fish escaping the pelican. The pelican displayed extraordinary patience with the little gull trying to steal little fish out of the pelicans beak. The two of them bring us the message today.
They said, “We bring a message of tolerance for those things that test our patience. ”The pelican said, “I know the little guy is hungry too so I try to be kind. I don’t really want him taking my fish so I just turn my head away rather than being snappy.”
Wishing you a symbiotic day friends!
Peace Sign from Mother Nature
Baby dolphin 30 second Video
Good morning!
I have a photoshoot this morning so sadly no time to edit photos.
Stay tuned for a tales from the lagoon episode later today.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Think outside the box
Ahhhhh, a reflective sunrise courtesy of low tide. The pastel color show, absence of a breeze and calm ocean made it feel more like a spring day. The mirrored sunrise was stunning.
One Legger and her flock flew in to watch the sunrise together. The gulls bring us a message of being creative. One of the laughing gulls was chatting with an egret, asking him to share his fish. While another one was hiding his feet so he could get special attention like One Legger.
Hiding legs is some serious creativity! The more time I spend with them, the more I see how they think outside the box to survive.
After sunrise 3 moms and their kiddos came in to have breakfast and play. I shared one of the little ones playing with a leaf and showing his baby teeth. Lots to share at a later date.
Wishing you a creative day friends!
Check out the 2 new Tales from the Lagoon posts - in previous blogs
Laughing gull on the right hoping the egret will share
One Legger
A very smart Laughing gull hiding his legs so he can get special treatment like One Legger
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Back Flippin’ Babies!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Back Flippin’ Babies!
This morning after sunrise a maternity pod came into the lagoon. It was a couple moms and their calves. The kiddos were really happy and ready to play. They were playing with sticks and mangrove propagules. Propagules look like sticks and are fun to play with.
When they were not playing they were nursing and snuggling with the momma’s. They were even making lots of clicks and whistles!
I think the little were in training or at least enjoying popping straight up out of the water and then backwards making the cutest little splash. I swear they were giggling having so much fun. One of the moms joined in and was showing them how to pop up, lean back and swim a little on her back. The love and joy was infectious.
More to share from these kiddos, so stay tuned!
Baby splash with flippers up
Momma showing baby how it’s done.
Snuggling with momma just before hi pops up and back
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- A Mullet Frenzy
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- A Mullet Frenzy
The past couple weeks has been a bit crazy with every changing weather and mullet running. More and more pelicans are arriving for the spring. Once we get to March and April then the party really gets going.
I’ve had the great pleasure of seeing lots of flippered friends who came to the lagoon to grab snacks, relax and snuggle. When the mullet are active, the dolphin join in! The dolphin seem to be extra frisky which means they are are jumping out of the water and speeding from here to there in a hot second.
It never gets old!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Celebrate small and big wins
Mother Nature brought us an abundant sunrise with amazing colors, a big golden sun and loads of wildlife.
The fun started with One Legger as she flew in with her flock while the sun came up reflecting on the wet sand. The reflection on the sand was breathtaking.
Pelican Highway was jamming heading southbound. One of the pelicans veered off the highway and headed in to shore at the rest stop.
He walked up on the beach to check out the flock of gulls hanging in a tide pool. He stayed for while bringing us a message. He said, “I’m here to encourage hopping off the busy road of life to rest. Rest is an important tool to restore balance.”
While I was photographing the sun an osprey came out of the water with his catch and hovered above my head screeching. He said, “HEY! I’m here to remind you to celebrate your wins, both small and big. It’s fun to celebrate each other.”
If that wasn’t enough a maternity pod came into the lagoon after sunrise. The babies were extra playful and affectionate with their moms. They said, “Play and snuggles is the best way to bring smiles and shift your mood.”
Wishing you a happy day friends!
Pelican hopping off the highway at a rest stop
Osprey hovering overhead
Baby playing with mom
Tales from the Lagoon ~Episode - Pip Gives An Update
Tales from the Lagoon ~Episode - Pip Gives An Update
Hi everyone! It’s me Pip the Pelican. If you are just tuning in I survived having a filleted sheepshead fish stuck in my gullet last year. It was a long road to recovery with many bumps along the way.
I was much younger then, I have grown up quite a bit in the last 10 months. I even have grown up feathers now! Shelley says they call that mature. I don’t know what that means but she says I look handsome and I like that.
I have been off galavanting with different flocks of pelicans enjoying life. In the the past week I have visited the lagoon more. I tend to visit when I don’t feel a hundred percent. I like hanging out with Shelley and the dolphins, it’s my safe place, a place to rest and recuperate.
If you can see in the photos, my beak hangs to the side of my neck. I’m not exactly sure why but I know I look different than the other pelicans, especially when I fly. When I am airborne, I hold my head high rather than streamlined. I think being different is cool.
Not to worry, I am doing ok, just a little tired from the cold weather and gusty wind. A little rest on my pole and I’ll be top notch again soon.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Flaunt your authentic self
As I walked to the beach, the fluffy clouds were soaking up the sweet pink and blue colors. Soon pink and purple filled the sky and with it a heart expanding vibe. When the sun came up the sky was enveloped in a deep and intense copper glow.
The flock of gulls flew in before I reached the shore. Laughing gulls, herring gulls and a few skimmers were among the flock.
Both mature and immature herring gulls flocked together for a little grooming time on the shore while the laughing gulls and I hit the chilly water to splash around and get the bugs off.
I asked one of the mature herring gulls for the message today. He said, “Us birds bring the message of being authentic. You see, we are very good at showing off our unique traits while being part of a group.”
“We recommend always honoring your needs and following your heart’s desire. Let the flock give you the safety you need to flaunt your genuine self.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Touchdown Duo
Immature and mature herring gulls
I’m a sexy beast
Artistic take off
Step into your confidence
It was a windy and gorgeous sunrise today starting with wispy pink clouds and soft light. The ocean was churning when the flock of chatty gulls flew in for the morning bath time.
One Legger was her very cute self, using the wing to hang in place and pose. Her head is starting to turn black. When their heads turn black they are getting ready for mating season.
She said, “Seasons come and go, I’m her to encourage embracing the current season. Winter is a time of going inward and reflection. Not to worry spring and play is just around the corner.”
After sunrise Big Blue was strutting his stuff. He is very regal and willing to say how he feels. He even yells at the dolphins when they come too close. He said, “Step into your confidence, fluff cup your features and show who you really are.”
He went on to say, “Blue herons bring the message of being grounded. Center yourself by resting deeper into your legs, it makes it easier to be in the moment. Because I am grounded I am present in the moment and able to take action quickly when I feel inspired.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
One Legger
Fully commit to your heart
Mother Nature brought us a chilly start to the day with a brisk wind from the north. The caller temperatures didn’t stop the wildlife from showing up to enjoy the fruits of the morning.
A huge flock of gulls flew in extra loud and chatty. It never gets old having with my feathered friends.
Skimmers were cruising northbound looking for snacks. They are super cool birds with beautiful red beaks. The lower beak is longer so they can fly and scoop up breakfast. And bonus, they bark like dogs when they talk.
An osprey was using the wind to hover above her breakfast before taking action. She said, “If you want to catch your fish, I believe you have to fully commit. When I dive, I am all in. I don’t always catch my fish but my chances are better if I am in it to win it.”
Wishing you an abundant day friends!
Osprey fully committed
Skimmers
It’s ok to change your mind
As I walked to the beach, huge dark grey clouds floated along courtesy of the chilly breeze. The ocean was calm, shrimp boats lined to the horizon while pelican highway flew southbound.
The cloud cover kept the light low and cozy. The flock of gulls flew in at their usual time feeling frisky. The laughing gull with a split foot came in super close then pulled up his feet to slam on his brakes.
An osprey started to dive for a fish then pulled out of the dive. Thee 2 birds teamed up to bring us the message. They said, “We are here to remind it is ok to change your mind. If something doesn’t feel right in your gut, take a step back and wait for inspiration.”
Wishing you a cozy kind of day friends!
Osprey
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode - Ring Around the Camera
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode - Ring Around the Camera
The dolphin Daniko and his friend who does’t have a name were in the lagoon hanging out grabbing snacks and chilling. These two hang out together a lot.
The gang of pelicans were there too, Eddy, Pip, Nigel, and a few other Eddy twins.
They were teaming up and going for the fish at the same time in the shallows. I was standing in the deeper water out of their way near Eddy when the unnamed dolphin came and swam in a circle really close. At the end he popped up to say hello. His energy was very playful and silly.
If you click through the photos you can feel the energy and speed. It is always an honor when wildlife chooses to engage and play.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Go below the surface for your answers
Ahhhhh Mother Nature brought us an exquisite pastel sunrise. The color show shimmered over the wet sand and water adding the beauty of the day. The very large and chatty flock was already at the beach when I arrived.
Buddy the herring gull was in the crowd. This is the 3rd year he has been in the flock. Most herring gulls can be a bit bossy but not Buddy.
He is sweet and loves to stand on his tippy toes to get a better view. He said, “I bring the message of standing out in a crowd. Be courageous and let yourself be seen.”
A mature Ibis was grabbing breakfast in the river after sunrise. She said, “I highly recommend getting muddy. It’s fun to walk through the mud while looking for snacks."
"I dig deep for my snacks bringing the message of going deeper, beyond the surface for your answers. I encourage seeing the truth that may be buried. It will set you free!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Pelican Highway
Buddy likes to stand on his tippy toes to be seen
He’s very sweet
and souful
Ibis
Dare to be your unique self
Weeeeeeeee! It was a windy sunrise! Sunlight streamed through the clouds looking like it was raining light. The vibe was definitely one of of hope, beauty and heart expansion.
Pelican Highway moved higher in the sky while the ocean churned. The skimmers continued southbound on the usual highway.
The flock of gulls flew in hot and chatty using the wind to hold steady in place. They said, “We remind using resources all around. Be open to your surroundings, because resources may change by the day.”
One of the gulls put out his little feet to stop and change directions. He said,”It’s fun to go a different direction than the flock. Sure I love the safety of the flock but I also enjoy being my unique self."
Wishing you a heart expanding kind of day!
Things can turn out better than expected
It was a moody blues kind of sunrise and although it was lovely, I thought I’d post something different. These photos are not from today.
This series of photos is from one of my top 3 favorite sunrises. It brings the message, “Things can turn out even better than expected!”
I had a dream I was photographing dolphins in the waves at sunrise. The dream was 2 weeks before this day. On this day, I saw the dolphins surfing the waves to my left. I was excited to see my dream coming true.... But wait there's more!
This young surfer was heading into the water on my right, I was thinking, hurry up and get in there, I bet the dolphins will come play!
Sure enough, the minute he was in the water, the 2 dolphins swam right to him and surfed the waves next to him.
He was was waving to his mom on the beach so she wouldn’t miss the fun.
What an amazing day he had!
Wishing you fun day with unexpected joy!
Check out the previous post- Pip the pelican visited
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Daniko the Speed Racer and Pip the Pelican!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Daniko the Speed Racer and Pip the Pelican!
Although yesterday there was little light it was a very active day in the lagoon. Daniko came and spent lots of time hanging out along with a flock of pelicans.!
Pip visited for a long while, flying in with his signature pose- feet out and head up. If you are just tuning in, Pip had a sheepshead stuck in his gullet last March. It took quite a while to get better.
I think he may have had some damage to his neck because when he is flying his head is up rather than streamlined. But not to worry, he is doing great! His mature features coming in, make him look especially handsome.
Daniko the dolphin was enjoying connecting and grabbing snacks in the shallows. He was turning on a dime throwing up a wall of water, it was very exhilarating!
Stay tuned for more tales!
incoming
zoom zoom
Quick turn
Pip flying in with his signature flight style
This photo shows how he flys with his head up compared to the other pelican
Pip showing off his grown up feathers
Pip and his soulful eyes
Embrace your strengths, Learn from your elders
First light showed a blanket of layered clouds on the horizon soaking up the deep purple and pink colors.
A cool salty breeze felt good in my lungs. The chatty flock of gulls flew in when it was still dark.
Peggy, a laughing gull I haven’t seen this year came in close for a hug. She was with One Legger, also a laughing gull. I met her 4 or 5 years ago at sunrise.
She is both sweet and feisty and an amazing athlete. She said, “I’m a reminder to embrace your strengths.”
Pelican Highway traffic was heavy heading southbound. The mature brown pelicans were leading the younger ones down the road.
They said, “The elder and more mature birds lead the younger ones by example. The younger birds work their way up to the front of the pace line with time and practice. You see, there is a lot to learn, so we don’t mind sitting in the back watching and enjoying the ride.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Peggy coming in for a hug
Greet with your heart open
Release worry and go for it!
With a thick blanket of fluffy clouds the morning was dark and cozy. The chilly breeze was blowing giving the flock the perfect way to hang in place.
Mother Nature used her pastel color palette starting with pink and lavender shifting to a tangerine glow when the sun came up to greet the day.
An osprey who caught a big fish was having breakfast high on a building. She said, “I bring the message going after what your heart desires.”
“Take a deep breath, release your worry and go for it! I encourage you to open your awareness to seeing more, step into your power and watch your goals manifest.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Osprey with breakfast
Approach life with joyful humor
Mother Nature brought us a cozy sunrise with soft clouds, fog and a calm ocean. The color show started off a pretty in pink switching to grey and golden.
As the sun came up sunlight streamed through the clouds like liquid gold bringing a hopeful vibe with it.
The flock of gulls and I enjoyed bath time in the chilly water. As the sun came up the waves started to roll in too. Surfers and dolphins were sharing the waves.
The dolphin duo brings us the message today. They said, “Dolphin bring the message of love, play and community. We recommend playing in the waves with friends. We find approaching life with joyful humor makes even the tough times easier. “
Wishing you a joyful day friends!
New moon inspires action
Ahhhhh, Inhale, Exhale, Repeat.
The bright new moon was high in the sky I walked to the beach. Pink swirly clouds filled the sky at first light. The ocean looked more like Lake Atlantic until the sun came up the and the waves began to roll in.
All the snowbirds are here! There were birds as far as the eye could see. When I arrived, they flew up in front of the moon bringing us the message for today.
They said, “This new moon is very powerful, you may feel as if the new year is finally starting. New moons bring the energy of fresh starts. The way this one is situated in the sky you might find yourself feeling ready to take action like us, darting off in an instant.”
“You may also find yourself inspired to think outside and the box. We highly recommend coloring outside the lines and see what you create. Come on it will be fun, let’s use the power of the moon and see what magic unfolds.”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
