Let loose, Sing and dance like no-one is watching
Fluffy clouds hovered over the ocean like the Macy’s Day Parade, giving us a great morning to play the cloud game. What shapes do you see int he clouds?
Heart opening rays of light jetted from behind the clouds giving us a hopeful vibe. When the sun came up, it funneled golden rays into the vast blue sky. A moment in time when Mother Nature captured the essence of beauty, tranquility and power.
The flock of laughing gulls were fired up this morning using the wind to hang in place before the daily self care time. They bring us the message of singing and dancing as if no-one is looking. They said, “Go ahead let loose, let yourself be free to throw your head back and belt out your favorite song or get your groove on with your fancy feet.”
Wishing you a magical day friends!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Epsiode -Drone Footage of Dolphin Playing with Photographer.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Epsiode -Drone Footage of Dolphin Playing with Photographer.
2 male dolphins who I know well are chasing mullet in the shallows. The flock of pelicans split in two when one dolphin goes to the right and the other to the left. The dolphin on the left comes right to the camera for a photo op. He was a little too close to get a great photo. Lucky for me he did this a few times!
Song is Cresting Waves by the incredibly talented Kevin P Holt. Purchased on Artlist.io
PS~. My apology, I have been away for a couple days supporting a podmate. I’ll be back at sunrise tomorrow if no rain.
Your sensitivity is your GPS
Mother Nature used the swirl paintbrush creating a Monet looking sky at first light. Clouds soaked up the soft pastel colors giving us a sweet vibe start to the day.
A very chatty flock flew in ready for a quick bath while a stingray hung out on the sandbar. The stingray continues the message we have already had this week, adaptability. She said, “I know when to hunker down and camouflage myself and when to glide along with ease. I use my sensitivity to know what to do next.”
A pod of dolphin were swimming fast southbound, stopping to snuggle and pop up while on the move. They remind us to play even when we have somewhere to go. They said,”Sure we have fish to catch and places to go, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun on the way.”
Wishing you a playful day friends!
Let your ducks fly with freedom
Mother Nature bought us a calming start to the day. With a hazy and cloudy sunrise the vibe was sultry and soothing. A calm ocean looked more like a lake. The sun came up a pink ball but quickly disappeared behind the cloud wall, emerging from the top transformed into a golden ball of warm light.
As the flock was getting squeaky clean a duck couple came to join in. They waddled down from the sea oats to enjoy surfing the little waves in the shallows.
They said, “We are a continuation of the frog message from yesterday. We are here to remind being adaptable and flexible. You see, we know we can swim in the pools or the ocean, take a walk on the beach or fly to the nearest pond.No need to contain your ducks by keeping them in a row. Surf those waves, follow your heart and let your ducks fly with freedom.”
Wishing you a ducky sunrise
Timing and opportunity in transition
Mother Nature brought us another sweet Springtime sunrise with soft pink and blues that morphed into a golden glow. The ocean was more like a lake with perfect waves rolling in close to shore.
As the waves crested they remind us about timing. They said, “We bring the message of trusting in the timing. We have natural rhythms and cycles, we encourage tuning in to the waves of life so you can get the most out of the momentum we bring.”
The sun came up bringing heat and a golden glow glistening on the wet sand. Ahhhh, the reflection on the wet sand was gorgeous.
With 2 days of rain, the frog choir was quite boisterous. One frog crossing the road stopped to say, “I’m here as a symbol of change, healing and adaptability. Most importantly I want you to know there is opportunity in transition. I highly recommend being flexible remaining open minded to all aspects of the journey as you keep hopping forward.”
Wishing you a hopping good day!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Record Setting Mullet Fly
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Record Setting Mullet Fly
In this series M the dolphin tossing a mullet really hit into the air! I’m not sure but it looks like it might be a record for the highest tossed mullet in the lagoon! Click through the photos to what happens to the mullet.
M hangs out with his bestie Charley. They are playful and funny and amazing athletes.
They enjoy playing with the pelicans by giving them bumps from underneath or tossing a fish in a group and watching the chaos unfold.
They seem to really like swimming up to the camera, posing and playing ring around the camera person. The two besties are often seen hugging each other when not on the hunt for fish.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Charley saying hello
M a male dolphin
M tossing a mullet really high!
Still flying
Mullet Hang Time
And a pelican scores the high flying mullet!
Rainy Day Surf
Mother Nature brought sunny Florida a thunder storm at sunrise along with some much needed rain. Here are a few surfing and wave photos to start your day!
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
The power of breath
Good Morning! With a storm rolling through, a wall of dark gray was in place of the sunrise giving us a day of rest. I thought I would share sunset dolphin photos. They remind us of the power of breath and friendship.
If you haven't heard, Marine Discovery Center is in the running for the best boat tour with USA Today! Right now with the votes they are ranked 7 out of 20. How about we help them get to number 1? Cast your vote today by clicking the link.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Be resourceful to increase success
Ahhhhhh, with low tide, the wet sand brought us a heart opening, expansive sunrise to start the day. The pastel colors were soft and soothing adding to the peaceful vibe.
A chatty flock of laughing gulls flew in along with a few ruddy turnstones and a solo egret to enjoy breakfast and bath time.
When the sun came up, it brought a golden glow illuminating the waves as they rolled toward shore.
Several dolphins came into the lagoon for breakfast along with a couple of pelicans. Two pelicans grabbing breakfast bring the message of being resourceful.
They said, “Sure we can get fish on our own, but when we follow the dolphins or each other, the odds of catching a fish increase. We highly recommend finding creative ways to work together to increase your chances of success.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Honoring All the moms, including Mother Earth And Mother Ocean
Ahhhhh, with a strong breeze the gulls flew in and hung in place while taking in the sunrise. The sun was big and beautiful coming up from behind a thin cloud. As it ascended, it cast a golden hue across the vast ocean.
Sparkles of light seemed to dance on the water's surface, a magical display, as if the ocean itself was alive with shimmering energy.
As the gulls dove into the sun they said, “We are here to celebrate all the mothers, including Mother Earth and Mother Ocean. Join us in a moment of gratitude for our life giving Mothers.
Thank you, Mother Ocean, for your ceaseless rhythms, the ebb and flow of your tides teach us so much. Thank you, Mother Earth, for your bountiful gifts and the opportunity to coexist harmoniously within your vast embrace.
May we honor and care for them with the same tenderness and respect that we hold for our own mothers, recognizing the interconnectedness of all life and our responsibility to protect and nurture our planet and its oceans for generations to come
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Kisses
Very young dolphin calf. The stripes are called fetal bands, they come from being scrunched up in the Mother's womb. They disappear after multiple weeks.
Honoring the Momma’s
I'm away from the sunrise today so thought I'd share Momma Turtles with a couple babies as a way to celebrate all the mom's and Mother's Day weekend.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Inspiring 90 second Video of Momma Turtle heading to the water
Turtle Gallery
The grate was put over the nest by Turtle Trackers to keep coyotes and other wildlife from eating the turtle eggs. Not to worry, the turtles can emerge through with ease.
listening is a nice way to show compassion
Mother Nature brought us a pretty in pink sunrise with another morning of Sahara dust adding to the haze. With a light breeze and calm ocean the vibe was soothing. The sun came up wrapped in the pink clouds looking other worldly.
A chatty flock flew in before sunrise. One of the gulls was very vocal, sharing the message of honoring our emotions. She said, “I’m a little grumpy today and just needed an ear. Listening is a nice way to show love and compassion.”
One of the other gulls leaned back mid flight encouraging trust. He said, “Sure, it can feel scary, but you can trust, let yourself surrender to life and allow the magic to unfold.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Trust….lean back
And then….
Invite closeness
The Sahara Dust has arrived to the coast of Florida. When the plume arrives it brings a signature sunrise, a muted and hazy start to the day.
The flock of gulls flew in hot in an exciting, high speed chase with the lead gull carrying a fish. Once that was over they came over to hang out and grab a bath.
The sun came up a muted pink ball unencumbered by clouds. The pink light shimmered on the ocean as the light became stronger.
After sunrise, Momma Jade and her baby Topaz, 2 dolphins, swam over to connect and be close along with a solo pelican. They said, “We bring the message of closeness. You see, closeness comes in many forms. Allowing intimate connections can expand your heart.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Momma Jade Saying good morning
You are strong
Mother Nature brought us a pretty in pink sunrise with soft and soothing colors, a light breeze and sweet reflections.
A chatty and large flock flew in early to enjoy bath time before the sun came up to greet the day. When the sun came up as a pink ball, it illuminated the textured waves rolling toward shore.
Pelican Highway traffic was light flowing southbound over the waves while an osprey looking for breakfast brings us the message today.
She said, “You may not know how strong you are until you try. Sure, the fish looked huge but I had to attempt it and look! I did it! I’m the reminder that you are stronger than you think.”
Within you a beautiful day friends!
Seize the day!
Ahhhhh, Mother Nature brought us a beautiful sunrise using fluffy clouds, rain and a lovely color palette to create a masterpiece.
Rain streamed from the clouds to north and south while the sun came up straight ahead. I was wondering who the message would come from today when an egret flew in right in front of the camera and grabbed a fish.
He said, “I bring the message of expecting the unexpected as well as seize the day. I stay focused so I am ready to pounce on my goal.:
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Realign toward your heart’s desires
The almost new moon hung in the sky above the ocean as the sun came up to great the day. A light salty breeze added to the soothing vibe of the morning. The aroma of sargassum seaweed filled the air, marking the beginning of turtle season.
A small but chatty flock of laughing gulls and ruddy turnstones flew in for our usual bath time. The laughing gull and almost new moon bring us a combo message today.
New moons bring the energy of new beginnings and fresh starts. This particular new moon is asking us to reset or realign toward our heart’s desires. It is encouraging us to set our intentions, dive deep into our passions, visualize our dreams coming true and watch them become a reality over the next 6 months.
The laughing gull said, “I’m a reminder to keep your heart and wings open, it’s truly the super power to manifesting. Getting squeaky clean daily allows me to stay open.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode - Male Dolphin Mullet Party!
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode - Male Dolphin Mullet Party!
Daniko and Jasper are a couple of best friends who know how to fish. Together they corral the fish under the docks and in the shallows.
As you can see there are several pelicans following the dolphins trying to catch a fish swimming away. They are actually quite good at catching fish this way.
When a lot pelicans show up, I watch the dolphins take turns distracting the feathered tailgaters. Daniko will go for a fish first which gets the flock to chase him, then Jasper can grab a fish without any birds or just a couple in tow.
Best time of year! Stay tuned for more tales!
Let stress roll off
Weeeeeee, it was a windy sunrise giving us a refreshing start to the day. The almost new moon was high in the sky lit up by first light.
The flock flew in early using the wind to hang in place making it look like they were walking on the sunrise. After sunrise we headed to the water to get squeaky clean. A laughing gull brings us the message today.
She said, “Let stress roll off your back, like the water from my bath time. Trust me when I say you will feel much better.”
After sunrise a couple dolphin popped into the lagoon for breakfast. They said, “We highly recommend starting the day with a healthy breakfast and a little fun. It sets the tone for the day.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
let stress roll off your back like the water in my bath time
Let your fish fly
Mother Nature brought us the kind of gentle sunrise that cures what ails you. With a subtle breeze, and calm ocean the quiet was extra soothing.
The sun came up from behind a single cloud on the horizon lighting up the floating clouds while reflecting on the wet sand.
A flock of ruddy turnstones and laughing gulls flew in with their hearts and wings open ready for bath time. One of the gulls said, “I’m here to encourage daily self care as a way to keep your wings and hearts open. You see, it’s a great way to send out ripples of energy to inspire others.”
After sunrise a school of fish flying added to the message. They said, “Let your fish fly. It’s similar to letting your ducks go, it’s way more fun than having everything in a row. We highly recommend being spontaneous, go ahead leap when you feel the urge.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Fish FLly