Trust your gut
Another stunning sunrise with amazing swirly colors in the sky. A cloud in the shape of a phoenix or eagle looked like it was soaring high in the sky. The sun came up surrounded by soft bands of clouds, kissing the ocean good bye as it left for the day.
Perfect waves rolled toward shore soaking up the beautiful light. The waves remind us of cycles. They said, “Waves come in different intervals. Patience is key to catching the momentum we offer. You will know when to jump on, you will feel it in your gut. Trust that feeling, hop on and enjoy the ride!”
A chatty flock of gulls flew in chatting the entire time the sun was coming up. One Legger and Hook were together bringing us the message of hanging with like minded flock mates.
After sunrise I ran into a duck couple who said, “We have a similar message to the waves. You see, we paddle on water and can take swift take flight. We are here to remind you that you will always know when to paddle and when to fly. Today is all about trusting you and your intuition to overcome any obstacle. You got this!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hook and One Legger
A Duck Couple
Kisses
Keep your unique essence in a team
The pre sunrise was oddly mostly black and white with a hint of pink. When that happens it usually means the sunrise is going to be amazing….and it was. As the sun came up it found a hole to stream the light through like the BatMan Ray.
The light continued to stream until it was a full funnel of light high and low, filling the air with a hopeful vibe.
The flock of gulls flew in at their usual time while a crowded Pelican Highway flew southbound. A flock of oyster catchers were also on the highway headed northbound.
A flock of red knots or sand pipers (any of my bird friends want to help me out?) joined One Legger and her flock on the beach for some much needed rest. One Legger said, “To stay strong I need to rest. Even just a quick nap can hep refuel my battery.”
The new flock said, “We bring the emerge of being a part of a team but also remaining an individual. You see, we know together we are stronger but also how important it is to keep our unique essence.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A tried One Legger refueling
Maximum light funnel
Magic of play shifts the energy
Weeeeeeeeeeeeee! The wind was whipping and chilly this morning. The fluffy clouds were zipping along the horizon with the wind while ether ocean churned with intensity. The vibe was more invigorating than serene.
The flock of gulls flew in low to the ground and hunkered down to watch the sun come up. Only a handful were brave enough to get squeaky clean.
When the sun came up, the golden light streamed through the clouds changing the energy from intense to hopeful.
After sunrise a pod of dolphin were passing by when a couple of the younger dolphins started flying. The spontaneous joy made me smile.
They said, “When things feel intense, remember the wisdom of a child and the magic of play. Spontaneous play can shift your mood. Just watch a baby giggle and you will feel it.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Almost new moon
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Spa Play DaY
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Spa Play Day
It’s been a surprisingly relaxing spa kind of dolphin week. There has been a lot of chilling and relaxing enjoying the calm water and sunshine. Today was no different, it started with a maternity pod, which was a couple moms and their kiddos.
They were rolling around with their flippers in the air, grabbing a few smooches and snuggles in between swimming with the kiddos.
Rusty, Eddy and Patches the pelicans were there along with a few other mature pelicans. I saw Pip the pelican 2 days ago and he was looking good!
Daniko and Jasper, two male dolphins came in later in the day. Daniko was playing with a mature pelican who didn’t seem to enjoy the game as much as the dolphin.
Daniko was swimming circles around the pelican, then swim close giving the pelican a gentle bump on the way by. I’m pretty sure I heard the pelican say, “Hurumpf!” As he flew a few feet away.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Pelican Lotus
Meditate on what your heart desires
The almost new moon was bright in the sky as I walked out my door. First light had the sky glowing in a romantic deep pink light. A chatty flock of gulls flew in loud and chatty. One Legger was in the mix showing her beauty and strength.
A pink sky was mostly clear except for a few swirly clouds as the sun came up to greet the day and bring us another warm, spring like day.
The energy of the new moon can be felt 3 days before and 3 days after the actual date which is February 20.
The moon said, “I’m situated in a part of the sky that may make you feel dreamy. I bring the energy of new beginnings asking you to meditate on what your heart desires."
"Pay attention to your dreams for hints about yourself. Use my energy to let go of limiting patterns, thoughts and beliefs so you can manifest your dreams!”
Commit to your goal as a team
Inhale, Exhale, Repeat.
It felt like spring sunrise with a pink filled sky. The fluffy clouds were soaking up the color show and reflecting on the sand giving us a heart opening start to the day. A phoenix looking cloud was hovering above the ocean at first light.
The flock of gulls flew in hot and chatty ready for bath time. Pelican highway was gliding over the waves heading southbound while the huge sun heading upward.
A couple pelicans diving together bring us the message of team work and commitment. “We know diving together creates a ripple effect in the water and causes the fish to move. This way we are like dolphins working together to grab snacks.”
“Let’s dive together to grab our goal, knowing we are stronger together. Take a deep breath and commit to your goal, you got this.
Wishing you a a beautiful day friends!
Be your own foundation
A lovey calm and peaceful sunrise with sweet reflections. The flock flew in at three usual time to get squeaky clean. Many of their heads are turning black which means they will be leaving soon to head north for the summer.
One of the 2 loggers was pretending to be One Legger in meditation. The sun came up big and beautiful bringing us warmth and an intense amber light dancing on the ocean.
After sunrise I had the pleasure of seeing a trio colored heron. They are gorgeous birds with long beautiful legs.
She said, “I’m here to remind you to rest deeper into your feet to create a solid foundation for yourself. Then, no matter what how skinny the branch you are standing on, you will feel stable.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tri colored Heron
Love is a state of being
Ahhhhh, a calm and lovely start to the day with a light breeze, calm ocean and loads of wildlife. The flock flew in at their usual time for a bath and connection.
2 of the laughing gulls bring us the message of love and support. They said, “Not to worry if you are not in a relationship, love is a state of being available to everyone all the time. All you have to do is open your wings and hearts and allow it in.”
As I was watching the sun come up and kiss the ocean good bye for the day, a solo pelican was flying right toward the camera. I started snapping and noticed he had a bracelet on his foot.
He said, “In the past I was in the hospital where I learned kindness is a way to show love. The people took good care of me until I was strong enough to get back on my feet. My heart is bigger and more open as a result of that experience. Compassion truly is beautiful, and a sure way to spread the love.”
Wishing you a day basking in the love all around.
Love Birds
Play when life feel challenging
Mother Nature brought us a Florida winter day with chilly wind and a fifty shades of grey color show. The very loud flock of gulls flew in in a tight formation from the south.
Despite the water and wind being quite brisk, they headed into the water for their daily self care. One of the laughing gulls who was letting the cool water wash over her said, “We know self care isn’t always convenient or comfortable but it is necessary to keep our immune system strong.”
After sunrise a couple dolphin were resting in the lagoon with Pip, Eddy, rusty and Patches the pelicans. While Pip was in the pole I asked him how he did with the 35 mph gusts yesterday.
He turned and cocked his head in his silly pose rolling his eyes and said, “If I had a tongue I give you a raspberry.”
One day while in the lagoon I told him about the photo booths that Hoomans can go in and make silly faces while their photo is taken.
I guess that stayed with him because every time I went to take his photo today he made a silly face! I asked him if he was ok, then realized he was being playful. He reminds us to play, especially when life feels windy and challenging.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
One Legger
Pip’s silly face
Pip’s serious face
Eye rolling silly face
From the day we talked about phot booths and silly faces
Play and flexibility brings smiles
It was a beautiful moody blues sunrise this morning. The wind and sand were blowing so I gave my cameras the day off from the elements. I thought a few dolphin sunset photos would bring some joy to start your day.
Daniko, a male dolphin has been around a lot. He’s the dolphin in front of the sunset. He is also the one who made the perfect circle in the water at sunset. He brings the message of being creative in the moment.
The kiddos have been very playful in the past couple weeks, showing off their pure joy and play with each other reminding us to hug and play. They said, “We know how paying can shift our mood and bring us more smiles.”
Wishing you a day filled with smiles!
Daniko
Kiddo cuddles
Daniko makes sunset art
Look to your reflection for guidance
With a heavy layer of clouds and a thick layer of salty fog the morning was dark and cozy. The wet and salty air smelled amazing and felt good in my lungs. Ribbon shaped clouds soaked up the deep pastel colors giving us a unique and beautiful start to the day.
The flock flew in for bath time and we enjoyed getting squeaky clean while the moon floated in and out of the clouds.
After sunrise Spot was fishing in the calm water. He said, “I bring the message of looking at your reflection for guidance. What your life is mirroring you is a valuable tool to know yourself even better. “
Patches and her Pelican friend Pepe were hunting together while dolphins frolicked behind them. These two were showing their great teamwork as they worked together to grab teeny fish.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Pepe and Patches
Pepe and Patches
Don’t wait until you are grumpy
Inhale, Exhale, Repeat.
Mother Nature brought us beautiful sunrise with a diverse color palette, using all the crayons in the box. A golden funnel of light appeared before the sun, giving us a hopeful vibe to start the day.
The flock of gulls flew in at their usual time with wings and hearts open showing off the pretty in pink glow.
After sunrise there was a lot of wildlife action. It started with Big Blue, the heron screeching for a full minute at the top of his lungs as he flew from one side of the lagoon to the other. A couple minutes later Mikey the great egret followed him, also screeching!
Big Blue was too grumpy to speak with but Mikey spoke for them saying, “We bring the message of saying how you feel, but not to wait until you are so grumpy you want to screech.”
Patches the pelican was diving for snacks with her pelican posse. She said, “We highly recommend diving together. Make the commitment, synch up and go for it! We find diving as a team makes our success rate better.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Big Blue Heron screeching across the lagoon
Mikey the great egret also screeching across the lagoon
Mikey still screeching while passing Spot the egret
Patches (left) diving with a pele friend
Look for symbiotic relationships
What a difference a day can make! Compare and contrast the dramatic sunrise from yesterday, to the simple beauty of the sunrise today. A blanket of sweet and salty fog enveloped the shoreline.
A wall of clouds on the horizon kept us waiting for the sun to appear. When it did, it filled the sky and water with a deep golden glow.
The flock of gulls flew in at their usual time for bath time and a long chat. One of the 2 loggers brings us the message saying, “I encourage keeping your open heart and wings opens as a way to lift you up.”
After sunrise about a dozen pelicans including Pip the pelican, a solo dolphin, 2 cormorants and a handful of laughing gulls were grabbing breakfast.
They bring the message of symbiosis. They said, “We look for relationships that are mutually beneficial. Success and ease comes with teamwork.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Check out Pip the pelican in the previous post. He’s looking gorgeous!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Bath Time is Infectious!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Bath Time is Infectious!
I spent the day with Eddy, Rusty and Pip the Pelicans. I’d been saying to them for awhile, “You guys need a bath! You are a bit on the stinky side.”
Well it was late afternoon when Rusty decided to start bathing just a few feet away. After a couple minutes Eddy joined in and then Pip! Everyone was getting squeaky clean! I was so excited to see them all bathing because that means they are feeling good.
I am posted mostly about Pip because, well maybe I am biased, but isn’t he gorgeous! Rusty is in there too looking good.
Eddy was funny, he was bathing but he got distracted by seaweed which is his favorite thing to play with. After a little playtime he got back to getting squeaky clean.
After bat time, pip flew the coop while Eddy and Rusty hit the beach to dry their wings. Never a dull moment in the lagoon.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Pip the pelican
Pip the pelican
Pip
Pip
Rusty the pelican
Eddy playing with seaweed
Shake your tail feathers!
Release self doubt and dive in
The full moon was high in the sky as I walked to the beach. I felt the wet and and slightly chilly breeze in my lungs. One Legger led the flock as they flew in to get squeaky clean as the big ball of light came up through a few clouds.
Pelican Highway slammed on the brakes and started diving for snacks from really high in the sky. They bring us the message of being fully committed.
They said, “To reach our goal, we have to let go for self doubt, fully commit and go for it. We don’t always catch our fish on the first attempt but we know being unwavering with our execution it is the only way to be successful.”
After sunrise more pelicans were in the lagoon. There must have been 30 floating around grabbing teeny fish. They said, “Don’t forget to have fun while you are diving for fish. Giggles and laughter is a great way to let go of doubt and it shifts your mood too!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
How you doin’?
Courage, Patience, & think outside the box
Ball, Ball, Ball. The gorgeous moon was setting as the sun came up to greet the day. The sun was free from clouds and able to shine big and bright. The waves looked like a mountain range as they rolled toward shore. Pelican Highway looked artful as they floated over the amber waves.
The energy of the full moon can be felt 3 days before and 3 days after. It is asking us to be courageous and let our unique signature shine.
One legger and her flock flew in at the usual time. She was showing off her grace and strength today with her power pose.
After sunrise, at least 20 pelicans and a huge flock of Laughing gulls and Bonaparte gulls were grabbing teeny fish for breakfast.
The pelican and a laughing gull have the message for us today. The pelican said, “The laughing gulls can be a bit annoying trying to steal fish from my beak. They remind me to be patient with others, take a deep breath and turn my head when the little one is getting on my nerves. This way I can be more open to sharing the moment with my feathered friend.”
The gull said, “I’m a very creative bird. I bring the message of finding abundance in creative ways. Thinking of new or out of the box ways of doing life can lead to great abundance and success.”
Wishing you an abundant day friends!
PS~. Check out the previous post for a Tales from the Lagoon Episode
Thank you, I’ll take this one right here
Pelican turns his head to avoid losing more fish
Fishing together
Come on little buddy
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Lunch in the Shallows
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Lunch in the Shallows
This is Daniko the dolphin grabbing a mullet in the shallows. I've known him since 2018 but he didn’t start engaging with the camera until March 2021.
In the last 6 months he has spent a lot of time just hanging out. Truly an honor to I never take for granted.
These photos were taken by Renee Richards showing you a different angle of the action. Her photos capture his beauty and speed. Check out the next post to see a video, showing my angle of the action.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Share your unique gifts
The beautiful full snow moon was high in the sky as I walked to the beach. The air was salty and wet which felt really good in my lungs.
A chatty flock of gulls flew in through a layer of fog at their usual time. Tiger the Heermann’s gull, Buddy the herring gull, One Legger, Hook and Peggy were just a few in the hundred birds.
The sun stayed mostly hidden behind the clouds giving us almost a black and white sunrise with a hint of gold, blue and pink. A cloud shaped like a combination of Aladdin, The Hulk and an Angel hovered high in the sky adding to the heart opening vibe.
The full moon is situated in a part of the sky that is illuminating an area that asks us to be brave. The moon said, “I am here to encourage you to share your gifts. You are like a snowflake with a unique signature, now is the time to share your individual imprint with others. Use my energy to break out of your comfort zone.”
An egret came over to say hello. When he got close he gave himself a good shake and said, “If this full moon feels intense or brings up fear, give yourself a shake to let it all go. You see, us dogs and birds know the power of a good shake and how it can keep you in the moment.”
Lastly, Buddy the herring gull and a laughing gull were too cute not to share. They said, “Grab your flock mate and give him/her a hug. We highly recommend opening your heart and wings together, it’s fun to reach for the stars as a team.”
Wishing you an amazing day friends!
Laughing gull and Buddy the herring gull open wings and hearts reaching for the stars together
Come on little one, we got this
I hug you
Egret says, Give yourself a good shake.”
Healing takes time
The sunrise was for the birds today! So many birds!
Soft fluffy clouds were floating along at a pretty good pace thanks to the strong wind. When the sun came up to greet the day it sent out light beams through the clouds adding to the awe inspiring beauty.
The flock flew in at their usual time and used the wind to hover in place. Other flocks were flying high above, using the thermals to carry them with ease. The gulls said, “We bring the message of perspective. If you need a fresh view, fly higher of lower to see things differently.”
Tiger the Heermann’s gull, our celebrity bird from Baja was in the flock, also embracing the wind. Buddy the herring gull was showing off his dance moves to a laughing gull. It looked like he was doing the Hokey Pokey. He said, “Dance like no-one is watching.”
After sunrise about 10 pelicans were in the lagoon grabbing snacks. Pip the pelican was among them! He hasn’t been feeling good this week so I was happy to see him fishing. He’s the one who had a filleted sheepshead stuck in his gullet almost a year ago. As you can see, his neck is a bit different then the other pelicans.
He said, “I’ve learned healing takes time. Some days are better than others. I do my best to embrace it all, knowing each day is different. My secret is, I hang with comforting friends and rest to feel better.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Florida snow shoes. (Sea foam)
Pip the Pelican grabbing snacks after sunrise
Tiger the Heermann’s gull
Buddy the Herring Gull doing the Hokey Pokey
Trust in the timing
Good Morning! With rain in the forecast we had a grey wall of clouds with a sliver of pink at sunrise.
Although it was serene and beautiful, I am sharing a few photos from the past few days bringing the message of being flexible.
Today the messenger is the smallest gull seen over North America, the Bonaparte gull. They are sweet, dainty birds with amazing ability to hover above the water and stick just their back in the water to pick up a fish.
The other day, there was about 6 Bonaparte’s gulls, herrings gulls and laughing gulls bathing and snacking in a tide pool.
The angel looking bird said, “I bring the message of trusting in the timing. Stay grounded but light on your feet so you are able to take action when you feel inspired.”
Wishing you beautiful day friends!
Bonaparte gull says, “Trust in the Timing”
Bonaparte gull
Bonaparte Gull with a teeny tiny fish
Herring gulls
Pelican Highway