Read between the lines
Mother Nature was in a cozy moody bluesy kind of mood this morning. The flock flew in for some much needed bath time at the usual time.
They said, “We are here to remind you that you have the power to inspire and lift others just by opening your wings and heart.”
Another one of the laughing gulls getting squeaky clean said, “ When things don’t seem clear, sometimes it helps to read between the lines.”
After sunrise Daniko and Jasper 2 male dolphins along with Hook the pelican came in to grab breakfast.
A pelican taking off said, “I agree with the laughing gull, when things seem muddy, I slow down my mind, then while everything around keeps moving I can still have clarity.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hook the pelican
“When things seem muddy, I slow down my mind, then while everything around keeps moving I can still have clarity.”
Read between the lines
Hi
Feel your way
Dark clouds and wet air filled the sky as I walked to the beach. A light layer of fog hovered above the shoreline. The sun found a way to shine through mixing with the clouds to bring a dramatic start to the day.
It was day of closeness with the wildlife. A cute laughing gull walked over to say good morning.
A pelican feeding on tiny fish brings us a message of patience, focus and to feel your way.
He said, “Here is my secret…I get quiet so I can tune into the location of the little fish. Then I wait. When I feel the fish, I fly to them and lunge into the school with focus. Once they are in my pouch, I patiently wait for the water to drain while skillfully keeping the fish.”
“It’s an art of waiting for the right moment to lift my pouch and send the little fish down the hatch. Some may say that is a lot of work for some tiny fish. I’m a believer that the little successes add up.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
tiny fish sneaking out
Down the hatch
Wishing you a flipping good month!
Sunset Dolphins to start your day
Good Morning! It was a 75 shades of grey with fog kind of sunrise so thought I'd share some sunset snuggles to start your day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Getting Close
Mother Nature brought us a dreamy sunrise with soft clouds soaking up the pastel color show before sunrise. The wet sand gave us a reflective feel to the morning.
Hundreds of gulls lined the edge of the shore. Tiger the Heermann’s gull from Baja California is still in town enjoying our nice weather.
Pixar, a laughing gull recently named by a FB friend was in the flock with Hook and 1 of the One Leggers. Hook came in close to say help and bring us the message of the day.
She said, “One of my legs has been in the shape of a hook for several years now. It’s been so long, I can’t remember how it happened. What I do know is, I don’t let it keep me from getting close. Right?! Really, look how sweet I am.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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If you have a moment, check out the previous sunset post with gorgeous dolphin art.
Hook the laughing gull
Pixar on the left and hook on the right. Pixar is new to the flock - the left leg just king of blows with the wind.
Strike a pose…Tiger the Heermann’s gull is still in town enjoying our nice weather
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Sunset Dolphin Art
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Sunset Dolphin Art
An adult dolphin was using his/her tail (fluke) to make huge walls of water. S/he was making circle motions sending the water flying. The power was palpable for sure.
This started about 90 minutes before sunset. About 45 minutes before the sun was setting a young dolphin, not a baby but not an adult joined in the fun. The little one started with tail slapping then made little circle splash art too!
When the sun was setting and they started again, I was so excited! Check it out, both the adult and youngin' made the shape of the tail with a splash catching the sunset light. Such beauty!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Adult dolphin art
Adult dolphin art
Adult dolphin splash making tail art
Young dolphin making tail art
Adult dolphin art, looks like a lotus to me
Adult dolphin
Young dolphin, an artist in training
Young dolphin art
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Besties Fishing in the Shallows
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Besties Fishing in the Shallows
Today the fun started with Daniko and Jasper, 2 male dolphin who are best friends. Daniko came in first really early, grabbed a couple fish and left. Then a couple hours later he and Jasper came in and the fun began.
Jasper was hanging out in the deeper water when he gave a huge kick, water went flying he was off, swimming super fast to the corner of the shallows where he caught a huge fish then started swimming straight for the camera.
Just as he turned on a dime, I turned away to avoid the wall of water coming. When I turned back he was swimming away with his fish and I’m sure had a good laugh about the wall of water.
Daniko wasn’t as dramatic but was catching fish in very shallow water. He came up for a Glamour shot as he headed back to deeper water.
So many more tales to come! Including Momma Jade is back!! I’ve known her since April 2019, she comes to the area for the spring time.
More from her to come, so stay tuned!
Daniko saying hello
Jasper giving a big kick to speed into the shallows
Jasper coming straight at the camera with a fish
After turning on a dime he swims away with his fish
Embrace the season of life with a open heart
The pre sunrise sky filled with a pink glow accompanied by a cool breeze from the south. A chatty flock flew in early but didn’t start dancing around until the sun came up from behind a cloud layer.
So many gulls are starting to get their black heads and wanted to share a message about seasons of life and timing.
The black headed gull said, “Every year at this time our feathers turn black on our heads signaling it’s time to head north for mating. Although, that silly groundhog said we are having a longer winter so I’m not sure if I’ll stay in sunny Florida a little longer than usual. I trust my inner guidance to tell me when to move along.”
The gull lifting up out of the water said, “No matter the season of life you are in, I highly recommend leading with your heart, as you can see it makes me feel light and graceful.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
White pelican video is previous blog post and surnsei from Monday is before that one.
Lead with your heart
I almost have a black head!
White Pelican Ballet
This video is from 2018, my first time seeing white pelicans on a lake in Orlando.
They were feeding on a lake with a single brown pelican and a half dozen cormorants.
White pelicans don't dive like brown pelicans, instead they dip their beak into the water and scoop up the fish.
Stay tuned for more!
Love your heart
Ahhhhh, mother Nature brought us a peaceful and beautiful start to the day. With calm ocean and wide open sky the morning felt extra soothing. The chatty flock flew in before the sunrise to get squeaky clean.
Their heads are turning black which means the are getting ready to leave for the summer. Bath time won’t be the same with out them.
The sun came up looking as if it didn’t want to leave the ocean as it stretched out giving an extended kiss good bye for the day.
On the way off the beach a squirrel ran out in front of me on the sidewalk and stood up just like on the TV commercial.
He said, “HI!” Then he moved to the plants and started posing. For one of the poses he used one paw to grab the hair on his chest and said, “Love your heart. Let the love and joy flow.
He went on to say, Don’t hoard your nuts to tightly, that will make your heart feel constricted.”
Wishing you a heart expanding day friends!
Sunrise post is late….it was so beautiful this morning, after sunrise I paddled to photograph the white pelicans on a nearby island.
Skimmers
Hey lady!
See life through the eyes of another
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Lagoon Party
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Lagoon Party
Yesterday was the first time in a few weeks I saw a large group of dolphins. Several pods were in and out at different times.
Usually when we have a full moon they like to party and yesterday was one of those days. The play came in spurts over several hours. They also enjoyed just hanging out relaxing in the current.
You’ll see the dolphin that is just slightly popped up has a little red scratch. Those are called rake marks. Dolphins use their teeth when they are being aggressing but also when engaging in amorous activity leaving rake marks.
This dolphin with the fresh rake mark was enjoying quite a bit of snuggles and hugs in a group with other dolphin of all ages.
They all rolled around being very playful off and on throughout the day. To give you an idea of playful teeth behavior, check out the last photo, it isn’t from today but it shows a dolphin playfully using his/her teeth on the other dolphin.
Stay tuned for more tales!
PS ~. Sunday sunrise is previous post
Incoming Mullet with dolphin
fresh rake mark, not to worry, the dolphin was happily snuggling when s/he got it.
Love nibbles
Let your soul sing!
Mother Nature brought us another serene yet powerful sunrise with the full moon moving toward setting for the day when the sun came up big and bright.
Before sunrise the flock of laughing gulls and few herring gulls flew in with a gorges pink sky as their background. They stayed to dance around the sun and get a much needed bath.
Dolphins fished offshore, while skimmers headed northbound and Pelican Highway traffic flowed southbound over the waves.
After the gorgeous sunrise I heard 2 woodpeckers on the same tree and a mockingbird on the tree next to them. They bring us a combo message today.
Double the woodpeckers means they really wanted to share that opportunity is knocking. As she poked at the old parts of the tree she said, “Look at the ‘old stuff’ to see if it time to bring it back or let it go.”
The mocking bird chirped, “I’m the messenger of finding your authentic song, how can you express yourself fully?” “I recommend listening to the woodpecker. You see, as you poke away at the old, you can really start belting out your soul’s song with nothing holding you back.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
www.shelleylynchphotos.com
Skimmers
woodpecker
Mockingbird singing
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Lagoon Party
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Lagoon Party
Yesterday was the first time in a few weeks I saw a large group of dolphins. Several pods were in and out at different times. Usually when we have a full moon they like to party and yesterday was one of those days. The play came in spurts over several hours. They also enjoyed just hanging out relaxing in the current.
You’ll see the dolphin that is just slightly popped up has a little red scratch. Those are called rake marks. Dolphins use their teeth when they are being aggressing but also when engaging in amorous activity leaving rake marks.
This dolphin with the fresh rake mark was enjoying quite a bit of snuggles and hugs in a group with other dolphin of all ages. They all rolled around being very playful off and on throughout the day. To give you an idea of playful teeth behavior, check out the last photo, it isn’t from today but it shows a dolphin playfully using his/her teeth on the other dolphin.
Stay tuned for more tales!
I love you nibble
A new viewpoint brings new light
The full moon set just a few minutes before the sunrise bringing us an influential and beautiful start to the day. The chatty flock flew in just in time to dance around the sun.
Full moons are a time of completion and letting go. The man in the moon said, “I am here to assist in liberating you from limiting patterns and beliefs. Now is the time to let go of the anchor energy in your life so you can soar like the gulls.”
While watching the sunrise one of the gulls, Bob, was chatting on the top of a sunrise walker. He said, “I find I get a different perspective when I look at life through the eyes of someone else.”
“I highly recommend trying a new viewpoint to see things in a different light. And it’s fun to share the sunrise together.”
Let your soul’s purpose unfold
The almost full moon was setting over the serene river about 40 minutes before sunrise adding to the powerful energy this morning. When I reached the beach, the flock was already there chatting amongst each other.
One of the laughing gulls was taste testing a cannonball jellyfish. She said, “Go ahead try new things, you never know what changes it might bring.”
The waves were loud, rolling toward shore with the wind blowing the tops into the air, mixing salt with a light layer of fog. As the sun came up it kissed the ocean goodbye while the flock danced around the big ball of light.
This full moon packs a punch, anyone else feeling it? It is assisting us in letting go of anything in the way of our deepest desires, all the way to our depth of our soul. Yes, that powerful!
The moon said, “I am situated in the sky around other planets that may bring your emotions to the surface. Use my energy to feel and let go. Follow the lead of the gulls, lift up your heart and let all the loose feathers fall away. Not to worry, new feathers supporting your soul's purpose will fill the void.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Full moon setting over river illuminated by dock lights
Lift up your heart and let the old feathers go
Try new things, you never know what changes it might bring
Pay attention, set your intentions and ask for help
30 minutes before the sunrise, the sky was almost black and white as the flock and I waited for the sun to come upend greet the day.
As the sun approached the edge of the clouds on the horizon it formed a golden lining, just before popping up. Once up the sky filled with a. Golden glow bringing with it much needed warmth.
We have lots of message today, starting with two laughing gulls on a pole. They said, “We are here to remind you to know when to hold on and when to let go. Like Kenny Rogers sang, “Know when to hold em, know when to fold em.” Listen to your instincts to guide with your decision.
On the way off the beach I ran into a loud wood pecker and a male cardinal. The wood pecker said, “Pay attention, opportunity and change is coming. Be prepared to seize the moment and knock out the details when the time is right.”
The male cardinal was calling out to his partner who was answering in the stance. He said, “I am letting my intentions be known. Be clear about what you want to attract what your heart desires. I am also the messenger that your Spirit Loved Ones are near and happy to support you, just ask.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Know when to stay and when to let go
Skimmer Street
Pelican Highway
woodpecker
Male cardinal calling to his partner, she was calling back in the distance
Be curious
Brrrrrrrr, with wind from the north the morning was chilly. Mother Nature repeated the beauty from yesterday adding a little more pink to the color palette.
The chatty flock of laughing gulls, herring gulls and ring bills flew in early to watch the sunrise together. Despite the water temperature being chilly, they insisted on taking time for self care.
They said, “We know it isn’t always convenient to take time for hygiene but it is so important to keep us healthy and strong. “
After bath time one of the ring bill gulls and I had a chat. He said, “Be curious. Listen in a new way, you might hear something new or from a different perspective. Just the slightest shift in how you look at something can create a big change.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Be curious
Getting Squeaky clean
Riding the waves during bath time
sweet connections
Yipppeeeeee! The sun is back and shining bright. The flock flew in at first light and used the wind to stay in place, dancing around the sun when it came up.
Tiger the Heermann’s gulll was in the flock too! I haven’t seen him since February 5 so this was quite a treat. If you are just tuning in, Tiger is a celebrity bird who visits New Smyrna beach from Baja California.
He brings us the message of connections being fluid. He said, “Be open to sweet connections coming and going and popping up when you least expect it.”
2 One Leggers were together in the flock. They said, “We encourage finding like minded flock mates to give you a sense of belonging. We ‘get’ each other which is a priceless form of support.”
Wind blew the tops of the waves sending sparkles into the air that I call Florida snow. It was lovely and doesn’t need a shovel, the best kind of snow!
Wishing you a sunny day friends!
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Tiger the Heermann’s gull
1 One Legger hugging the sun
2 One Leggers
Channel the baby turtle to give you strength
Still raining….I thought I’d share a few baby turtle photos from last summer to kick start your Monday. These little nuggets are just a few hours old.
In the first few hours of life they make their way out of the nest and to the ocean where they still have approximately 50 miles to swim to reach the sargassum grasses where they can rest.
The grate you see is put in place by the Turtle Trackers to keep coyotes and other wildlife from eating the eggs. Not to worry, the babies can navigate the grate with ease.
If your Monday feels overwhelming, channel the baby turtle strength and perseverance to get you through.
Click the link to see a video of this nest emerging and making their way to the ocean.
https://youtu.be/Hjmuf19i4po
Music by Kevin P Holt - Composer
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Together we can do this!
Hello World!
Baby Turtle Cloud
Ah, I made it to the ocean
A day of rest and snuggles
Good Morning!
We are having a day of rain making it a good day to rest and snuggle. Please enjoy a few photos from this week that didn't make the daily post.
Wishing you a restful day friends!
Time to rest
And snuggle
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Happy Anniversary~ February 17
It's an overcast rainy day....so sharing my anniversary story.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Happy Anniversary~ February 17
I can’t believe it has been 6 years since my first time in the water with the dolphin. The night before my first dolphin photo, I was on my paddle board at sunset. When I feel unsure what to do with my life I ask, “Show me what’s next.” I sat on my board watching the sun go down asking for guidance. That night, I had a dream I was photographing orcas while in the water at sunset.
In the dream, the camera was half in the water, half out. It was so real and captivating, I wanted to try. I wasn't ready to get in the water with orcas but knew dolphin were in the Indian River where I lived so I started there.
That night I hopped in the water a little nervous since it was sunset and I live in the shark bite capital of the world. I stayed close to shore just in case. People on the dock looked at me a bit strange and I admit, I agreed with them.
The minute I saw a dolphin, I relaxed and enjoyed the show including making beautiful art with their tails and grabbing dinner. The experience hooked me. I couldn't wait to get back in the next day.
6 years later, I am in awe of what has unfolded, the connections with dolphins, meeting their babies and watching their friendships unfold along with manatees, pelicans and other wildlife has been a wild ride.
I'm truly grateful for the journey and look forward to what comes next. Thank you for your support and connections! I'm truly grateful.
Stay tuned for more tales!
My first time in the water with dolphin 2.17.18
One of my first dolphin photos
belnding with wildlife
Daniko, a male dolphin closest to me was one of the first dolphins I photographed. I didn't get to know him personally until 2021.
He is with Momma Sarbi and her calf.
Pip the pelican ~ We had a year and half together before he crossed the rainbow bridge
When the tide is low I can walk out far