Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Charley, So Darn Cute!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Charley, So Darn Cute!
Charley and M, 2 male dolphins were in the wagon after sunrise. M had just zipped by after a mullet and was behind me while Charley was hanging out in front of me being super cute.
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Share your expertise with the younger generation
Ahhhhh, with a light breeze, calm ocean and soft colors the sunrise was sweet and soothing. The chat flock flew in early with wings and hearts open ready to get squeaky clean and nap.
Clouds on the horizon hugged the sun as if came up streaming light into the skydiving us a hopeful vibe of a new day. Perfect waves rolled toward shore soaking up the golden light reminding us to trust the timing.
Charley and M were in the lagoon after sunrise with you a young dolphin. It looked like they were mentoring the kiddo, showing him the ropes. They said, “We bring the message of guiding our youth. Share your expertise with the kiddos, it’s a great way to help them learn!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Charley on the right with a youngin’ on the left. Teaching him the ropes
If you imagine it, you can create it!
A busy morning with beauty meeting technology at sunrise along with a bird friend reunion! The flock flew in after a rocket launch this morning. The rocket lifted up surrounded by a pink glow, soaring high in the sky over the sunrise.
When the flock flew in I was surprised to see One Legger is back! We actually have 2 One Leggers who are amazing athletes and return to New Smyrna Beach every year.
One Legger said, “I am happy to return to my winter home and hang with my flock. I am a messenger of leaning into your strengths. Put your focus on the areas your thrive, and see how far you can go. Just like the rocket, if you can imagine it, you can create it!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Rocket soaring above the sunrise
One legger is back for the winter!
One Legger!
Ride the energy
Ahhhhh, a sweet and serene sunrise with jetting rays of blue light and soft light. The chatty flock of gulls were already at the edge of the ocean when I arrived. They were celebrating the beauty with wings and hearts open dancing on the sunshine.
The 2 together said, “Sure we are a bit tattered, missing a few feathers, but that doesn’t stop us from celebrating. You see, just a moment of gratitude can create a much needed shift.”
Pelican Highway traffic was having and jamming in both directions using the perfect curling waves to carry them with ease down the road.
They said, “We are here to encourage using the momentum to take you where you want to go. Not to worry, if you are feeling an emptiness, the energy always returns, sometimes when you least expect it.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Check out Uncle Larry, a male dolphin in previous post….
Uncle Larry a male dolphin through the years
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Through the Years With Uncle Larry, a Male Dolphin
I met Uncle Larry in 2018, I thought sharing about him in a video would be more fun than a long post. I was lucky enough to have a friend who knew the researcher who conducted a health assessment in 2024 which gives us his age. I like to call him an elder, wise and playful.
Song is called Bridges by Shinto purchased on Artlist.io
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The second video (just 10 seconds) was the day after…I told Uncle larry about all the love from social media and he gave his approval.
Seeking help is a sign of strength.
As soon as my feet hit the sand, I was captivated by the pastel sky with rays of soft light streaming in to the sky. A pod of dolphin were feeding past the waves bringing us a playful vibe to start the day.
With a light wind and calm ocean the morning felt soothing. The sun came up wearing a pretty in pink glow that intensified into a golden and red swirly ball of light.
Laughing gulls, royal terns and sand pipers were foraging for breakfast after bath time. I met a new bird friend, his name is OHO. He and another royal tern who were in the hospital bring us the message today. OHO's journey reminds us that seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but a brave step toward healing.
Oho went on to say, “The bands we wear are not just physical markers; they symbolize the support and care that we all need at times. They are reminders that we are never alone in our struggles. Just as we were cared for by compassionate hands, you too are surrounded by love and support, even when you feel most vulnerable.”
After sunrise Uncle Larry, a male dolphin was in the lagoon, so stay tuned for the full story.
Wishing you a beautiful feeling supported!
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Introducing OHO, a royal tern
Another royal tern with a band
Healing with rest, friends and fish
Ahhhhhhh, the sunrise was a gorgeous pretty in pink courtesy of the Sahara sand. Waves rolled toward shore calling the surfers to play hooky and come play.
A very chatty flock flew in early. They grabbed teeny fish early then hit the shallow water for a much needed bath.
After sunrise, Charley and M, 2 male dolphins were in the lagoon. Charley looks like he tangled with a shark since I saw him last. I stayed until they left to see how he was feeling. He seems to be doing well!
He said, “I live in the shark bite capital of the world which means sometimes we tangle with the sharks. It’s a reality for us, and sometimes unavoidable. What’s important is how I take time to heal. Hanging with my bestie M, relaxing, eating lots of fish are things that help me feel better. Time, rest, and friends, that’s my secret to healing.”
Wishing you all a beautiful day!
Charley with what looks like a shark bite
You can see the teeth marks
Pip’s Fishy Adventure is almost here!
IT'S ALMOST HERE!!
I am so excited to announce Pip's Fishy Adventure will be available next week. More details coming very soon.
It is illustrated with 56 photos of Pip's heartwarming tale of resilience, strength, and love.
I mean this with every fiber of my Being, THANK YOU for the encouragement to share his beautiful story. You have all been a very important part of this journey.
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Seize the opportunities waiting for you
With a layer of cloud cover the morning was a moody bluesy, fifty shades of gray meets a dash of pretty in pink. The humidity and light breeze added to the weighted blanket feeling.
Chocolate colored waves rolled toward shore as the chatty flock flew in early with their wings and hearts open ready for our daily bath.
After sunrise in the lagoon, a maternity pod of dolphins looked for breakfast. A solo duck was in the lagoon hanging with Spot the egret.
The duck brings us the message today. She said, “Look how pretty I am when I spread my wings. I’m a reminder to be bold and show off your colors. Be ready to spontaneously take flight and seize the opportunities waiting for you.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Trust and Wild Dolphins
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Trust and Wild Dolphins
I met Daniko and Jasper, 2 male dolphins, in 2018 but didn’t get to know them until 20 March 2021 when Daniko hydroplaned by me at mach speed just a few feet away. It felt as if he was introducing himself. Since then, the three of us have spent hours together.
This video shows the viewpoint from the dock then my viewpoint from the water. Thank you Renee Richards Photography for the video from the dock. They love to splash and pose for photos, it feels like we are collaborating to spread more happy vibes.
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Click the link to see the photo of Daniko hydroplaning the day he introduced himself.
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Song is Visions by Ardie Son purchased on Artlist.io
Turtles!
We had an overcast moody blues sunrise this morning. I thought I'd share some older photos of turtles to start your day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Want to see baby turtles coming out of their nest and trekking to the ocean, click this link.
This is a video of the momma turtle making her way to the ocean after laying eggs.
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Feeling safe enough to rest is a treat!
The sunrise was accompanied by a light rain shower and wind. Waves churned toward shore creating a white water looking ocean. Mother Nature used her blue and gold color palette which gave us more a winter feeling kind of sunrise.
A chatty and very tired flock of laughing gulls flew in to connect and grab a bath as the sun came up. They were joined by a flock of royal terns and a solo skimmer. The birds were visibly worn out.
A young laughing gull who plopped down to take a nap said, “Rest is necessary to stay strong. I know I’m safe to close my eyes when I’m in the flock. Together we have a better chance of knowing if there is danger. Feeling safe enough to let down and sleep feels luxurious.”
The royal tern went on tot say, “You can help us feel safe. If you see a flock of birds, please don’t run at us to make us fly.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Young laughing gull napping
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Pelicans and Nature’s Toys
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Pelicans and Nature’s Toys
Hanging out with Pip the pelican is how I learned pelicans love to play and taste test everything! Pip would play with sticks for hours, pull on ropes from the crab traps and toss around anything else he found in the lagoon.
These are a couple photos of Rusty and Eddy who also love to explore! Oyster shells, seaweed goo and sticks, nature’s toys are the best.
Stay tuned for the dolphins and their toys, coming soon!
Check out the previous post for a glimse into a day in the lagoon
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Pelican and a leaf
Pelican and an oyster shell
Pip with a stick
Seaweed goo
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - A Summer Day in the Lagoon
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - A Summer Day in the Lagoon
Summer time in the lagoon is full of wildlife. Loads of manatees, stingrays, skates, fish, dolphins and even ducks with an occasional shark.
On an average summer day I am in the water for around 4 hours. This video is 4 hours in just 2 minutes. I hope you enjoy!
Music is "A Window to your World" by Earth Tone purchased on Artlist.io.
Drone footage by Brent Eite with Focal Point Videography.
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Charge forward
The Sahara dust brought us an almost black and white pre sunrise. Eventually, the clouds turned pink and finally when the sun came up a golden glow filled the sky.
The chatty flock flew in early saying, “We came back early to avoid the tropical storm. Us birds have an inner knowing, just like you! All you have to do is tune in and follow the guidance.”
A flock of sand pipers were darting back and forth, One of them said, “When your inner knowing tells you, go ahead and charge forward! You got this!”
Clouds hugged the sun as it came up while surfers waited for the perfect wave. An osprey flying low floated over head remind us to get the bird’s eye view. She said, “You see Surveying from above gives me a wide angle of perspective helping know just where the fish are.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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silhouette of 2 people dancing in the sift cloud above the sun
charge forward
Osprey
Energy to be more authentic
Mother Nature brought us a very calm and peaceful sunrise to start the day. The pastel color show filled what pre sunrise sky along with a few clouds.
Clouds hugged the sun as it came up bringing us heat and an intense golden glow. The chatty flock flew in early and stayed to watch the sun come up.
The almost new moon was bright in the sky bringing us one of the message today. “Use my energy to jump start a fresh start. I’m situated in the sky in a way that is encouraging you to be bold! Go ahead step into your authentic self, show the world your brilliance.”
Pelican Highway traffic was light with just a few pelicans gliding over the waves. The pelican couple said, “We highly recommend working together, harness the energy of the waves so you can fly with ease. Support each other in being your best self.”
And if that wasn’t enough, I could see people walking across the bottom of the sun! One person even looks to be waving. They remind us support is all around, all you have to do is ask.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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People at the bottom of the sun. Person in the middle is waving.
Listen to your inner guidance
Ahhhhh a calm and serene sunrise with an abundance of wildlife. The pre sunrise colors were pink and blue highlighting the crescent moon high in the sky. The chatty flock flew in early with several royal terns and sand pipers.
Dolphins and sharks grabbed fish in the waves close to shore. Occasionally the dolphin surfed a few waves but mostly they were swimming in the waves chasing fish.
The sharks and dolphin came together to bring us the message today. They said, “Together we are here to remind you to follow your intuition. Listen to your inner guidance to know when to kick it or when to relax into a wave of momentum.”
Within you a beautiful day friends!
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Let your imagination be free
Holy sky art Batman! The masterful brush strokes and color mixing was truly breathtaking this morning. The beauty started with a light funnel illuminating the almost new moon.
The flock of gulls flew in with wings and hearts open just as the clouds morphed into a peace sign. The peace sign then shifted into a bird looking like a dove or a falcon.
The sky brings us the message of letting your imagination be free to see the beauty in everything. They sky said, “You see beauty has a way of shifting our mood. Let yourself soak it all in and let your brain be elevated.”
Peg, A laughing gull has returned for a another winter in New Smyrna Beach. I’ve known her for 4 or 5 years now. She said, “It’s so nice to return to my winter flock and home. I’m a reminder to focus on your strengths to thrive.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Think it into reality
Ahhhhhh, a very serene morning with the absence of a breeze and a calm ocean. The pre sunrise sky filled with a beautiful pink glow as the Flock flew in with wings and hearts open.
Some of the gulls are returning early! If you are just tuning in the laughing gulls leave for the summer and return in the fall. This morning I saw Bob and Pixar. I’m excited to see who else will return.
Pixar reminds us to day to fall in love with ourselves, perceived flaws and all. As the sun was coming a rocket launched as well. Rockets take to the air often these days, encouraging us to dream! Go ahead let those thoughts you think are impossible take shape. If you can think it, it can manifest.”
Wishing you a creative day friends!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Fly Mullet Fly!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Fly Mullet Fly!
I'm always rooting for the mullet, they are certainly the underdog in the lagoon. This is a quickie, just 20 seconds long. Sound on for the dramatic flare.
Music is March of the Heroes by Hagia Davidoff purchased on www.artlist.io
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