Get close, let yourself be seen
Mother Nature brought us a reflective moody bluesy kind of sunrise. Cozy clouds and a soft breeze made the morning feel almost like fall.
The chatty flock of gulls flew in loud and ready to get squeaky clean. Two gulls kissing mid air bring us the message of connection. They said, “Stay open to sweet moments of connection that support each other.”
The wet sand reflected the ever changing clouds while Pelican Highway soared southbound on the horizon.
After sunrise I spent some time with 2 pelicans. One of the birds was really close when he spread his wings showing off his beauty up close and personal. He said, “Go ahead, get close and show off who you really are. Let your beautiful self be seen.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Mid air kisses
Immersed in the flock
It was fifty shades of grey with a hint of gold as the sun came up. Since it was dark, I decided to go with just a video today to start your day. Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Self care so you are ready to take off!
A sliver of the moon was high in the sky surrounded by large grey rain clouds as my feet hit the sand. As a brief rain started the chatty flock flew in ready to connect.
Eventually, the rain stopped, the sun rose, and two rainbows appeared in the sky. The same osprey from the other day with the rainbow flew at me to get my attention then landed on a boat nearby.
The osprey, new moon and rainbow got together bringing us the message today. They said, “New moons usher in fresh energy and new beginnings. Use this energy for self care so you are ready to take off when the timing is right. "
The new moon accompanied by 2 rainbows encourages you to keep the faith, endless possibilities await you.
The osprey said, "Not to worry, stay focused and ready to soar because things are unfolding to support you.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Let go of negativity and shine!
I walked to the beach in a downpour, seeing clear sky at the beach just across the street. The rain reminds us things are temporary….if you wait, change comes.
Some of the flock was already at our spot and more flew in just as the sun was coming up from behind the clouds. Mother Nature brought us another light streaming day, filling the air with a hopeful vibe.
The almost new moon was high in the blue sky dancing with the clouds brining us a message today. The moon said, “You may feel my energy 3 days before and and after I am new. This month I am situated in the sky assisting you in loving your flaws.”
Not to worry I you are feeling funky, I’m here to encourage more compassion for yourself. Like One Legger the gull, embrace your uniqueness. I’m nudging you to let go of any inner negativity and let yourself shine!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Bite off more than you can chew
Ahhhh, The sunrise brought us a streaming light show. The clouds were less dramatic today but just as beautiful. A very large and chatty flock of gulls flew in early to get squeaky clean. They used the salty breeze to hang in place before heading into the ocean for a little splash time.
With the usual laughing gulls were several royal terns, ruddy turnstones and sandpipers all looking for breakfast and a quick bath.
The clouds hugged the sun as it came up to garret the day, sending out beams of white light filling the sky with a heart opening vibe.
After sunrise, Spot an egret, with a big fish for his size said, “Go ahead, bite off more than you can chew. Technically I can’t chew but you know what I mean. Step into your courage. Sure things can feel big and overwhelming, not to worry, take it slow and you’ll show yourself what you can accomplish. You got this!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Spot the egret biting off more than he can chew. Technically, he doesn't chew- but he got it down the hatch.
Soak up the promise of a new day
It was another awe inspiring sunrise with dramatic clouds, sunshine, rain and a rainbow! The flock flew in early for bath time while the clouds created all kinds of shapes on the horizon.
Rain streamed from the clouds in every direction. When the sun came up a massive cloud drifted over giving us a unique landscape.
With a light drizzle after sunrise, a beautiful full rainbow appeared. An osprey and the rainbow got together to bring us a much needed message. The very chatty osprey said, “If you feel like giving up, take a moment, stretch your wings and soak up the hope and promise of a new day.”
The rainbow reminds us anything is possible. “Sure things may be stormy now, but like Katy Perry sings, after the storm comes a rainbow. Clear skies and rainbows are coming your way.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Gratitude is a power tool
WOWZER! Mother Nature brought us another stunning cloud show to start the day. The color show started off pretty in pink morphing to a orange, gold and white glow as the sun came up from behind cloud city.
Pelican Highway flew through the light on the horizon adding to the beauty. A chatty flock arrived loud and proud ready for a splashing good time.
The message today comes from the heart expanding beauty. Mother Nature said, “If you re feeling stressed or tired, spend a few moments in nature feeling your feet on the ground. Beauty has a way of helping us be present and shifting to gratitude. Gratitude is a power tool helping us stay open hearted.”
Wishing you a day filled with beauty!
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See the wonder all around
Mother Nature transported us to another world again today with spectacular clouds accompanied by heart opening reflections.
A very chatty flock flew in early to get squeaky clean. By the time bath time was over hundreds of plucked feathers were covering the sand as they made room for new growth.
The flock said, “Sometimes it is painful to pluck the old feathers and it leaves a hole for bit before the new feather grows in, but the new feathers always make us feel better!”
The clouds bring us the message of using your imagination. They said, “Let your mind open to seeing life in a novel way. Let all yourself sense the wonder in every day life.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Seize the moment!
With clouds and reflections, Mother Nature transported us to another world with the dramatic beauty. A chatty flock flew in early ready to get squeaky clean.
When the sun came up, a face formed in the clouds with gold eyes. A great day for the cloud game for sure!
Royal terns and skimmers joined the flock of laughing gulls. A royal tern couple was having an intense conversation, well, one of them was doing all the talking. Made me think of the episode from Seinfeld with the close talker.
Pelican Highway was jamming! One of the pelicans veered off the highway to grab fast food. He said, “To thrive as a bird we have to be open to spontaneous and quick decisions, go ahead, seize the moment! I recommend being open to following your instincts to swoop in and grab your goal on the fly. You never know what you might catch.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Swooping off the highway to grab food on the fly
Eating on the fly
Close Talker - anyone remember the close talker from Seinfeld.
Eye see you
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Babies, Babies, Babies!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Babies, Babies, Babies!
A couple days ago I got to spend time with Momma D and Baby Squirt along with 5 other mommas and their kiddos. I met Squirt May 25, his/her momma has a dent on her fluke with is how she got the name Momma D.
The little ones were doing such a great job keeping up with the moms as they chased fish. After fishing they enjoyed lots of cuddles and hang time. Never gets old seeing the little ones.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Momma D and Squirt
Embrace stillness to gain clarity
The light was low when the flock flew in wings and hearts open ready to start the day. Wet sand reflected the beauty on the horizon as well as grooming time in the flock.
2 juvenile yellow crowned herons flew in to take in the sunrise. A rare sight for me to see 2 together! They said, We are here to encourage focus on stillness. Let the quiet calm you from the inside out. You see, stillness is a great way to gain clarity and receive guidance.”
“We are also patient birds, waiting for long periods of time before the time feels right to take action. Not worry if things feel slow, things are longing up for you at jus the right pace.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
juvenile yellow crowned heron
Reflective self care time
Hugs
Rainbows and the sunrise
Mother Nature brought us a very cozy morning with a layer of soft fluffy clouds. It was as if we were wrapped us in a comforting blanket, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and warmth.
Every crayon in the box was used today ending with a golden glow of light streaming into the sky with the hopeful vibe.
The message comes from last night when I found the pot of gold at a port-a-potty and a double rainbow!
“It’s true what they say: life is a roller coaster, full of ups and downs, and sometimes the lows can feel a bit, well, poopy. Those lows, as uncomfortable as they may be, often hold the most surprising treasures."
"We’re here to remind you that sometimes the greatest abundance comes from simply pushing through the messy parts of life.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Sometimes the best gold comes from the poopy times
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Party
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Party
This is the most active I have seen the lagoon in August since I started photographing in 2018. The pelicans were rapid fire diving while dolphins chased mullet.
Tarpon, larger than a new born dolphin were flying out of the water like popcorn. Sadly I didn’t get any photos of the big ones - they are the whoppers that got away.
Thank you full moon for the crazy good party!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Patience, take a breath and let the magic unfold
As I walked to the beach, thick blue fluffy clouds enveloped everything. I wasn’t sure we would have a sunrise but Mother Nature had a plan. Mother Nature brings us the message of patience, take a breath and wait for the magic unfold.
The sunrise was all about the light show today. As time passed, pink and purple joined the moody blues, the streaming gold light appeared changing the vibe of the morning.
As if on cue, Pelican Highway showed up at the same time flying through the beams of light. Pelican Highway said, “We are here to remind you to look for the light rays. Sure they may be tiny at times, but they are there. Your heart will know where to fly, you got this.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Take a time out to recharge
AHHHH, a soothing start to the day with a lake like ocean, pastel color show and cool breeze. The very loud and chatty flock flew in early with wings and hearts open ready to soak up the energy of a new day.
Lake Atlantic glistened with soft light. The supermoon was still bright and huge in the sky surrounded by pink and lavender clouds.
Our message comes from a laughing gull taking a time out on the cozy sand. She said, “Time outs are not just for kids. They are great way to rest, de-stress and recharge your battery. I highly recommend unplugging even if it is just for a couple minutes before taking flight again.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A time out to recharge
Peek a boo
Be a unicorn, lean into your flock for support
Mother Nature brought us a powerful morning with the supermoon setting as the sun came up to greet the day. The full moon was high in the sky lighting up the morning before sunrise. As it drifted toward setting for the day it cozied up with the soft clouds looking extra dreamy.
Pelican Highway used the waves to glide down the beach, occasionally stopping at a rest stop for snacks.
Pixar, A laughing gull flew in early with a huge flock to grab a bath and a few moments of self care. Pixar, the pelican duo and the man in the moon came together to share the message today.
The moon started by saying, “I am situated in the sky bringing a climactic energy, asking you to be brave. Use my energy to be your authentic self, no matter what others think. Go ahead, be a unicorn!” Pixar said, “I agree with the moon, sure you may think all us birds look the same but we each have a unique personality. I’m here to encourage shadowing off what makes you different.”
The pelican duo added, “When things feel intense, grab your flock mate for support. Use the power of friendship and connection to help you keep flying.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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45 minutes before sunrise
20 minutes before sunrise
Pixar leaning in with a yoga pose
Trust and lean back
Ahhhhh, with a slight cool breeze the morning had a hint of fall in the air. Mother Nature used every shade of her her pretty in pink color palette, bringing us a sweet start to the day.
The sun came up as a beautiful pink and yellow ball brining us light and hope for a new day.
Big waves rolled toward shore calling to the surfers who answered and were coming from every direction.
The chatty flock flew in early to get a bath and connect. One of the laughing gulls brings us the message today saying, “It’s safe to trust and lean back. You are supported.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Pip’s Fishy Adventure is available!
Pip is ready to fly!
I am excited to announce: Pip's Fishy Adventure is now available on Amazon.com.
Stay tuned for other online purchase options as well as where to find Pip's Fishy Adventure in New Smyrna Beach.... coming soon. It will be approximately 10 days before the Pip books are local, I’ll keep you posted!
Click the link to go directly to Pip on Amazon
Almost full moon rising
Good Morning!
I'm off to the last group Ocean Float of 2024, so sharing the moonrise from last night.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
trust your instincts
Ahhhhh, a salty layer of fog lingered above the shoreline while the sky filled with a muted pink glow 30 minutes before sunrise. The ocean was loud churning toward shore with strength and power courtesy of the lunar influence.
The chatty flock of gulls flew in early ready for our usual bath time. Sahara dust muted the sun making it look like a pink balloon kissing the ocean goodbye for the day.
After sunrise an osprey spotted a fish floating on the surface of the water. She came in with her claws open and ready to pounce but changed her mind at the last minute.
She said, “I recommend being open to checking out opportunities. Trust your instincts to know whether to dive in, your inner guidance always knows what’s best for you.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Osprey coming in to check out a floating fish
About to pounce but she changed her mind