Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Pod Party!
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Pod Party!
Love was in the Lagoon this morning!
Momma and Baby Laguna, Momma Sarabi and Baby Sarfina, Cutter, Flip and so many more were in the mood for snuggles after sunrise. Check out Baby Laguna looking good!
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Sunday Sunrise is previous post
Foggy Sunrise Calming Video
Sunrise was extra foggy this morning! I thought sharing a relaxing video with the highlights would be a nice way to calm the nervous system.
wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon~Episode-Pelican Steals Baby Dolphin’s Fish!
Tales from the Lagoon~Episode-Pelican Steals Baby Dolphin’s Fish!
Baby Sarafina is back!! S/he was born around Memorial Day last year was back in the lagoon. She and Momma Sarabi spent the first 2 months in the lagoon getting photographed. I haven't seen them since Early August.
Tonight Sarafina was his/her usually playful self, tossing up fish. I joke in the video s/he is feeding the pelican but s/he wasn't on purpose. She is learning and the pelican took advantage...watch at the end Momma Sarabi gives the pelican a gentle bump saying, "That was naughty."
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If you want to see more of these 2 they have their own gallery.
Create from inside out
Mother Nature is sticking with the foggy theme this week, giving us a soothing and cozy golden start to the day. The breeze was light, adding to the peaceful vibe.
A chatty flock was sweet and engaging. One of the gulls in the middle of the flock locked eyes with me, freezing time. He said, “Connection happens even in the chaos. All you have to do is use your laser focus and beam the love.”
Eventually, the beautiful sun came up, filling the landscape with a golden glow and illuminating the masterful art of the spider.
The spiders said, “We are master builders because we create from the inside out. Start from your heart and let your vision come to life. Thread by thread, the web reminds us of the strength of a single strand.”
Wishing you beautiful day friends!
Can you hear me now?
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Sunset Smooches
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Sunset Smooches
The evening started with Momma- the first mom dolphin I met in 2017 swam in with latest calf! Stay tuned for their tale coming tomorrow.
After they left, a large pod of dolphin swam in just before the sun disappeared. The low light must have ignited the mood because snuggles and smooches were in full swing!
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Friday sunrise is previous post
Stay present, move with the moment
Ahhhhh, another warm and foggy sunrise starting the day off cozy and quiet. Mother Nature used the same colors again, heavy on the bronze and gold.
The flock was a bit smaller and full of vim and vigor, darting off and back in a whoooosh! Despite the quick departure and return, they flew as one, in sync. Like a perfectly choreographed ballet, they moved in close proximity but never crashed.
The flock said, “Stay tuned in to yourself and your surroundings. When you do, everything flows with a natural rhythm. Nothing to force, just stay present and move with the moment.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Sunset with wildlife
The end to a beautiful day with sweet friends. Check out the shape in the dolphin exhale.
Sweet dreams friends!
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Thursday Sunrise is previous post. :)
Check out the shape in the exhale. :)
We are more than our wounds
As my feet hit the sand the sky was filled with a soft copper glow in anticipation of the sunrise. The flock was easily spooked by a beach ball left behind, darting off and back before settling down to enjoy our daily bath time.
When the sun came up it poured liquid gold across the sky, the air glowing yellow as sea mist softened the morning light.
Pixar, One Legger, Olive Oil, and a gull with a knee injury were all hanging around. The injured ones always seem to find me. They still fly, still fish, still show up each morning with the flock.
They remind us of resilience and purpose. They said, “We are more than our injuries. We still have a role to play in the flock.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Pixar
This gull has an injured knee
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode - Quality Time With Cutter
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode - Quality Time With Cutter
This is Cutter , a sweet male dolphin who introduced himself to me April 10, 2023. Check out the last photo to see his introduction.
Today he swam in around 11, and spent 4 hours hanging out- sharing space, catching fish and connecting. 3 other dolphins popped in and left but Cutter stayed enjoying the lagoon and fish to himself.
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Fly together to ease the journey
With another day of salty fog at sunrise, the morning was almost black and white with a subtle pink hue. The full moon was gorgeous, big and beautiful, bringing the energy of purification, clearing out the clutter to make room for the new.
So many birds! Some just passing through New Smyrna on their travels, while the regulars are prepping to head north.
Two One Leggers and the usual flock flew in for connection and to show off their beauty. Pelican Highway looked as if they were floating southbound, working together to make the trek easier.
The three amigos said, “When the energy of the moon feels intense, hang with your flock to ease the journey.”
Check out the last photo, what do you see?
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Lunar eclipse
The Indian River Lagoon was quiet this morning, the full moon lunar eclipse shining on calm water an hour before sunrise.
The eclipse began at 3:33 a.m. PT on 3.3.2026 — a triple three.
The number 3 represents harmony and creation. When it shows up in repetition, the energy feels amplified, like a door opening.
Lunar eclipses are full moons intensified, so you may be feeling this one. I know I am! They bring shadow and revelation. What has been hidden becomes visible. What has been overworked asks for rest. What no longer serves begins to loosen its grip.
The Man in the Moon said, “Today, notice what your body is telling you. Tension is information. Fatigue is wisdom. The nervous system always speaks before the mind catches up. Surrender. Breathe. Keep your wings and heart open while you release and make room for the new.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends.
Internet is down and I can’t get the sunrise photos loaded……I’ll try later- got them up! The electronic delay is Mercury in retrograde- always best o go with the flow of the glitches.
Fog burns off and clarity returns
Good Morning
The moon brought us an extra high tide and a churning ocean to start the day. The chatty flock had the zoomies, darting off and back with the wind as if they couldn’t contain their joy.
Salty fog draped the shoreline like a cozy blanket, softening the edges of everything in sight, bringing us the message today.
Not to worry if you’re feeling a little foggy, it’s always temporary. When enough light shines, the mist burns off and clarity returns.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends.
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Shake up your routine
The morning began almost black and white — a chilly breeze, a churning ocean, and sea foam rolling in with the high tide, wrapping around the gulls’ feet like lace.
The black-headed gulls were extra frisky, strutting with confidence. I swear I heard one channel Joey from Friends, “How youuu doin’?”
Then the sun rose, washing everything in warmth and a golden color show. Pelican Highway slowed just long enough to dive for breakfast in the sparkling waves.
After sunrise, the wildlife shifted gears… throwing a spontaneous pool party.. A duck couple and a flock of grackles took their turn enjoying a morning spin in the water.
The ducks said, “Shake up your routine. Color outside the lines to find your zen. Sometimes the most peaceful moments come from doing things a little differently.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
How youuuu doin? Said in the voice of Joey form Friends
Sleepy gull with foam shoes
Duck enjoying a swim
Duck Partner on the side of the pool
Grackles joining the pool party
Be transported to another world
It was 50 shades of beautiful grey this morning.
I thought it would be fun to share one of my top 5 favorite sunrises from the past ten years. These are from June 28, 2021, a morning when Mother Nature created an awe-inspiring masterpiece.
Let nature transport you to another world.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends.
Be Curious, let your imagination go wild
Good Morning Pod Mates
Ahhhhh… it felt like springtime this morning with a pastel color show, towering clouds, a calm ocean, and loads of wildlife. The light shimmered across the flat water, adding to the serenity of the moment.
An egret joined the flock today, strolling over with pure curiosity. The flock was getting squeaky clean when…. to the south a rocket lifted off, carving a bright path into the sky.
The flock, the egret, and the rocket bring us this message~
“Be curious. Let your imagination stretch beyond what feels practical. When you clear the clutter in your space and in your mind, your vision comes through with clarity. What you consistently hold in your heart has a way of finding its path. Go ahead… reach higher than you think you can.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
egret coming to say hello
Expect Unexpected connections
Good Morning, Beautiful Pod
With a sky full of cotton-ball clouds and wet sand reflecting every hue, the shoreline became a mirror for the morning’s soothing light. Pink, blue, gray, gold, and orange melted together like a watercolor painting slowly coming to life.
A small flock gathered at the water’s edge, and as sunrise approached, more and more wings appeared — flying in for bath time and connection. Ringer, our black ring-billed gull loves his name, Thank You for the suggestions!
And then… a new pod member floated into view. Against the soft pastel horizon, a little bear friend brought today’s message:
“Expect unexpected connections. Be open to both new and familiar connections drifting into your life.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends.
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Commit to feel calm inside
Ahhhhh… the combination of my feet touching the shoreline and the soft pink glow in the sky calmed my nervous system instantly. The colors were rich and steady.
Perfect waves rolled toward shore, soaking up the light show and sending sparkles into the air like diamonds floating in the sky. Pelican Highway was active in both directions, stopping often for snack breaks.
In the distance, a solo pelican circled… then committed to the dive. No hesitation. No guarantee. Just alignment with the moment.
He said, “Go ahead and commit. It doesn’t matter if you catch the fish. Inner calm comes from the decision. When you choose fully, the uncertainty fades. Believe in your vision and go for it.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Stand Tall, work it own it
Good Morning, Podmates!
Mother Nature streamed a spectacular golden light show this morning, rays raining softly through the clouds while the wind whipped the tops of the waves, tossing Florida “sea snow” into the air. The crisp breeze felt invigorating — the kind that wakes up every cell.
The flock was waiting at the water’s edge when I arrived, as if we had a standing sunrise date. They headed straight into bath time, taking their self-care very seriously, getting squeaky clean in 40-degree temperatures.
Several of the gulls are now wearing their handsome dark hoods, a sure sign that mating season is near. And ohhh… they were feeling it. Standing tall. Puffing up. Dancing with confidence as they strutted after their sweethearts.
One of the gulls paused mid-swagger and said,
“Stand tall. Whether you have a partner or not, walk with confidence. Work it. Own it. The way you carry yourself tells the world how to greet you.”
Wishing you a bold and beautiful day friends.
Swagger
Discovering what you are capable offs a process
Weeeeeeeee!
The wind was whipping and the ocean churned with intensity, bringing an invigorating start to the day.
Huge waves rolled toward shore as the wind lifted their tops, sending salty spray into the air. Even with the cooler temperatures, a small flock was ready for bath time — determined and playful.
When the sun rose, it nestled into the clouds, sending rays of golden light streaming across the sky. The ocean soaked up the sparkles, looking like golden diamonds dancing on the surface.
An immature bald eagle brought us the message today.
He said,“I am a young eagle, just learning about my power. I am curious. I am testing my limits and discovering what I am capable of. Transformation doesn’t happen all at once, it unfolds as I grow into who I am meant to be.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode – Revolving Door
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode – Revolving Door
Yesterday, the dolphin moms and babies were all around. The little ones were tucked in close to mom, nursing and learning.
Daniko and Jasper, 2 adult males were supporting the moms by spending time with the older calves, almost like mentors, keeping watch and holding steady space.
The real excitement began when the boys decided it was time for lunch. It didn’t last long, but it was a rush. Water splashed, energy shifted, and the whole scene turned electric.
A solo mature pelican hovered in the mix, hanging close in hopes of snagging a snack, proving once again that the lagoon really is a revolving door for wildlife.
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PS ~ Sunday sunrise is previous post
