START WITH A WALK, THEN RUN THEN TAKE FLIGHT
Holy romantic sunrise Batman! Mother Nature brought us another heart expanding start to the day with fluffy clouds along with a pink, orange and gold color palette. With low tide, the beautiful painting reflected on the wet sand giving us double the pleasure.
Loads of gulls flew in to enjoy the sunrise. Skimmers grabbed breakfast between the waves while the gulls got squeaky clean in the golden glow.
A flock of mergansers and a solo dolphin were in the lagoon after sunrise. The mergansers return every year at this time and hang out for a couple months. They are a type of duck and bring us the message today.
They said, “Us ducks know when to paddle around and when to take flight. If you are a little nervous about taking flight, follow our lead. We start like we are walking, then running while flapping our wings to take off.”
“It’s a process, so be gentle with yourself, you’ll be soaring before you know it. And we highly recommend taking flight with a flock mate, it’s fun to share the experience.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Mergansers taking flight….start with a fast walk, then run then take off
Merganser couple
Rest and recharge to regenerate
WOW! The pre sunrise sky was another masterpiece this morning. 40 minutes before sunrise the clouds soaked up a sultry lavender glow with just a hint of ambers glowing below. The blaze grew the closer we got to sunrise until it was an intense fire engine red.
The chatty flock flew in just as the sun came up looking for connection before bath time.
As we headed to the water to get squeaky clean I saw a starfish.
The starfish brings the message of the day. She said, I am a reminder to use all your heart and other instincts to know what to do next. I highly recommend feeling your way, your heart is highly tuned guiding you every step of the way.”
“I am also a messenger of regeneration. Take time to recharge and restore balance, this will help you feel clear about what your heart truly desires.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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40 minutes before sunrise
30 minutes before sunrise
10 minutes before sunrise
Wishing you heart expanding love
LOVE….just one day? Whether you are in romantic love or not, I wish you many days surrounded by love. I wish for you to feel the heart expanding experience love can bring.
I’m away from the sunrise for the day so thought I’d share an assortment of love images, the love of a partner, falling deeper in love with yourself, the love of friends and best of all, the love of life.
Thank you for all the love and support, I’m truly grateful you are part of my pod.
Have a beautiful day friends!
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Dolphin Snuggles
Cormorant love on the fly
The love of friends
Soul Mates
The love of life….dolphin playing with a leaf
Support comes in many forms
WOWIE! The sunrise was truly breathtaking with fluffy clouds soaking up an array of colors starting with a dark purple shifting through the entire crayon box ending up with a golden glow.
The masterpiece reflecting on the wet sand added to the amazing beauty. As I was immersed in the flock of gulls they lifted up with their hearts and wings open with a whoosh of energy. They remind us to stay open no matter what the circumstances.
Perfect waves rolled toward shore as the wind blew the white tops into the air. At one point the wind looked like it created a wispy angel in the clouds. What a magical morning for sure!
A couple pelicans feeding close to shore were joined by a couple gulls. They bring us the message of support. They said, “Support comes I many forms to aid in carrying us forward and it’s not always in the way we expect.”
Wishing you a beautiful day feeling supported, surrounded by beauty.
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A wispy golden angel in the middle of the clouds
Support comes in many forms
Follow the flow of energy
Fluffy clouds soaking up the color drifted quickly across the sky as my feet hit the sand. Pink and gold came together to give us a bronze colored romantic sky.
The flock flew in hot with wings and hearts open ready to say hello. One flew in close ready for a smooch. They danced around the sun when it came up before heading to the water for bath time.
Pelican Highway was flowing with ease over the large copper waves. They bring the message of using the flow of the waves to carry you forward. They said, “If you feel stuck, just wait for the next wave and allow the current to carry you to your destination. Not to worry, lulls are part of the journey.”
Wishing you a beautiful day in the flow friends!
Open hearted flock
Give us a kiss
Pelican using the wave to glide down the beach
Dreamy solo pelican
Dig deep to find your treasure
With a cloud wall on the horizon, and a layer of fog, the light was a shimmery silver before the sun came up bringing a warmth and a golden streaming light.
The chatty flock flew in for bath time and connection. One of the gulls getting squeaky clean said, “After I get a bath I want to put my wings back and lead with my heart. It’s good to feel clean and fluffy.”
After sunrise, just as I was wondering who the messenger was, a flock of Ibis was feeding in the grass.
They said, “We highly recommend digging deep to grab your goal. We dig in lots of locations, we don’t mind muddy water or grass because we find treasures everywhere, some expected, some surprising. Be open to finding unexpected riches when you dig deep.”
Wishing you an abundant day friends!
The light always finds a way through
Ibis
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode Momma and Her Calf Grab Lunch
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode Momma and Her Calf Grab Lunch
These two are chasing title fish in the shallows for lunch, then swim by to hello.
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Be the Authority in your life
Ahhhhh, with a layer of salty fog the morning was hazy with a dreamy quality. Before the sun came up the sky filled with a pink glow switching to an intense golden orange glow.
Pelican Highway was light but skimmer traffic was jamming heading northbound on the highway.
The chatty flock flew in just in time to dance around the sun as if celebrating the return of the big ball of light. While we got a bath, a small shark was looking for breakfast in the shallows.
The shark said, “I’m here to remind you to stay focused, be clear about what you want and keep kicking it forward. Remember to be the authority in your life, focus on your strengths, let the waves wash over you with ease. You got this!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Shark in the waves
Lean back and trust
Walking on sunshine
Golden bath time
A dreamy pelican highway
TGIF! Photo from TGIF photo on social media.
Self care to boost your immune system
With heavy fog and clouds the morning was cozy with an ethereal vibe. The chatty flock flew in at their usual time to watch the sunrise. Waves were large, churning toward shore with a shimmery light glowing off the surface.
One of the gulls looks like he has a hair on his head instead of feathers. I knew a gull like this who had an oil gland production issue.
Today, this gull said, “Winter can be challenging for us birds so self care is essential to stay healthy. Bathing everyday can boost our immune system and I need all the help I can get so I am getting squeaky clean.”
After sunrise a mom and baby dolphin came in to say hello. The baby was feeling very playful and silly with her momma. She was rolling around and popping up with pure joy. She reminds us to be spontaneous with play, it makes everything feel better.”
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Laughing gull who might have an oil gand production issue so his feathers look more like hair.
Hello! Says the baby
Let the old feathers go!
The pre sunrise started off quiet with a layer of cozy clouds accompanied by a sweet lavender color show. Just like life the energy switched to frenetic and a bit chaotic. The water was rolling in passed the poles that it normally doesn’t reach unless we have a king tide.
A ring billed gull came right up for a photo op while a herring gull stayed on a pole with a single feather sticking out.
The herring gull said, “Do you ever have that feeling you know you need to pull out an old feature to make room for the new but you can’t quite reach it? It nags and draws your attention? Well, I totally understand that feeling.”
“I’m here to remind you stay on it, give yourself a good shake, make little changes until you can make the shift. It’s worth it, and wow does it feel better making room for the new. You’ll thank yourself for letting go.”
Sunrise was cut short when I saw a loon being thrashed around by the ocean waves like a rag doll. Wrapped in my sweatshirt, I put the loon in the river where she could rest. They get exhausted from their commute and with a churning ocean she wasn’t getting any rest. She brings the message. She said when she got to the calm river, “I’m a messenger that the touch waters will end soon and you find yourself floating in tranquility. Hang in there!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Herring gull with a feather sticking out
Pelican Highway
Ring Billed Gull
One Legger
Loon in the calm river
Let go of stagnation and move forward
Whoa! The sunrise was full of energy and vitality with a churning ocean and whipping wind. The wind and waves toppled the lifeguard stand and caused erosion to the dunes.
As I walked to the beach the almost new moon was illuminated next to Venus in the purple sky. If you are into astrology, check out the last photo, I have an app showing The moon, Venus, Mars and Mercury all lined up at sunrise.
The almost new moon, like the ocean is a powerful one! It said, “I’m here to bring new beginnings and fresh starts with a bit of a bang. Because of where I am situated in the sky, I am bringing a ginormous nudge of energy to help you heal and move forward. My goal is to help you let go of stagnation and get moving toward your dreams now.”
A sweet little Plover walked over adding to the message saying, “I’m a messenger fertility, abundance and good luck. The time is ripe for you to jump in and go for it! Measure your success by your willingness to go for it.”
Wishing you a groovy day!
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Venus to the left of almost new moon
New moon is 2 days and 8 hours away
Swimming not advised
Plover brings message of good luck, abundance and fertility
Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury all lines up at sunrise
Mixing it up
We are having a 100 shades of moody blues with intense gusts of wind. I felt a little like Jim Cantore walking to the beach so I turned around.
Thought I'd mix it up with sunrise and sunset dolphins to start the day off.
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
Sunrise surfing
Sunset leaping
Sunrise leaping
let your heart be seen
Wowie, the pre sunrise sky filled with an intense pink glow. As the sun came up the pink color continued to spread into the surrounding blanket of clouds.
A huge and very chatty flock flew in early and waited for the sun come up before heading to the water for bath time. One of the gulls with his wings open said, “It’s safe to trust, go ahead and lean back with your wings open. Let your heart be seen.”
There heads are starting to turn black which means they are getting ready to leave in the next month or so. One landed on a nearby head bringing us the message “Life is good! Look for the signs to remind how life is supporting you.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Lean back and let your heart be seen
Sweet sunset snuggles
With rain on the way, we are having an overcast, grey kind of morning. I thought I would share the sweetest snuggle fest from sunset Friday night. Daniko and friends came into the lagoon to relax and enjoy each other's company.
Usually when the males get together, they splash and thrash, but Friday night was all about nose to nose, gentle cuddles to end the day.
Wishing you a sweet Sunday friends!
Find peace in your nest
Ahhhhh, A crisp and colorful morning to start your day. The sky was wide open letting the sun be the main attraction. Who the big ball came up the warmth felt wonderful.
On the way to sunrise I had a nice chat with a solo dove. She was still there after sunrise standing next to a little nesting material.
She said, “As a rule, I am a messenger of peace. Today I am encouraging you to find peace in your nest. As you find peace within, any chaos outside you will feel softer and more manageable.”
Dolphins were grabbing breakfast just past the breaking waves. Occasionally popping out of the water or catching a wave. They Said, ”Remember to be spontaneous, a moment of unexpected play can shift your mood and those around you.”
Wishing you a playful day friends!
TGIF photo: Let’s Play!
Let the waves wash over you
Mother Nature used her swirly paint brush today, painting soft brush strokes across the sky. She mixed all the crayons in the box giving us depth and an assortment of colors.
The flock flew in hot and chatty ready to get squeaky clean. They rode the little waves while flapping off the bugs. They said, “Use the waves to help you, let the water wash over you, taking away the streets and bugs. We promise you will feel better.”
More skimmers flew northbound grabbing breakfast on the fly while surfers were coming from every nook and cranny to catch a wave.
After sunrise, Rusty and Hook the pelican were in the lagoon with a couple dolphin. One of the dolphin was playing her snapper breakfast. She said, “Let’s Play! Just a few minutes of play can give you a reset.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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What sets us apart is often our strengths
The wind was a bit nippy this morning when the flock flew in very close to say good morning!
Soft fluffy clouds floated in the sky as the ocean churned below. A variety of colors filled the sky, reflecting on the wet sand to bring us a picturesque sunrise.
Pelican Highway traffic was coming from the north using the wind to propel them down the beach.
Skimmers fished in the shallow water. They have a different way of catching fish, they drag their beak through the water scooping up fish. These cool birds remind us to embrace our special qualities.
They said, “The characteristics that set us apart from others are often our strengths. Be bold, stand out in a crowd by embracing your uniqueness.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Posted yesterday on social media, male dolphins saying hello!
Connect to give you courage
Mother Nature was feeling romantic, using her pink color palette to start the morning show. The flock flew joined in the vibe with their wings and hearts open. Their beauty was accentuated by the pastel background.
When the sun came up, the laughing gulls started dancing and celebrating encouraging us to find gratitude in the beauty all around. They said, “It’s true gratitude creates a shift and it makes us feel happy, oh and dancing improves our mood too!”
About that time the traffic on Pelican Highway picked up floating by in pairs. The 2 pelicans said, “We highly recommend connecting, even if it is for a moment, that link can help you feel supported giving you the courage to keep flying."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Best Friends for Life
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Best Friends for Life
Male dolphins typically form a bond with another another male, sometimes two for life. It is commonly called a Bromance, Bros for life, Besties, etc. This video is of Daniko and Jasper, 2 males who I have watched be best friends since 2018.
You can see their affection for each other in this short video. A male pair will hunt, court females and spend significant time together. I also see these two escorting the momma’s and their calves when they are not galavanting around the lagoon.
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DIve in!
Ahhhhh, Mother Nature brought us a sweet and serene sunrise showcasing the big ball of light bringing us warmth and lovely colors.
Before sunrise, the flock came flying in from the south ready to get squeaky clean. The gull with the floppy leg said, “Thank you for all the great name choices! I love them all. I decided to go with Pixar so I could feel like Tiger the celebrity bird from Baja.”
When the sun came up, Pelican Highway came together for an impromptu sushi party. They said, “We recommend diving in! Go ahead, commit to your goal. Dive into the waves and see what happens. You never know, you just might have a blast and catch a fish too!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Laughing gull with a floppy leg loved all the name suggestions, she wants to go with Pixar so she can feel like a celebrity like Tiger the Heermann’s gull from Baja
Dive in!
