Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode~ Pelican Athletes
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: Pelican Athletes
These are the elite athletes of the lagoon, jumping into the mosh pit. Some people think it looks lazy, but honestly, it’s a full-contact sport where injury is always possible. They follow the dolphins, eyes locked on the mullet, waiting for just the right moment to strike.
When the dolphins toss fish into the air, the pelicans launch—diving in mid-flight to catch them. And sometimes… the dolphins will throw a fish straight into the flock and sit back to watch the chaos unfold.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Thursday sunrise is previous post
Fall deeper in love with yourself
Wet sand brought us another reflective sunrise to start the day.
Clouds gathered along the horizon, snuggled around the sun as it rose.
A mix of laughing gulls, ruddy turnstones, and a solo egret enjoyed time for self-care and breakfast.
A ruddy turnstone paused to look at her reflection.
She said,
“Fall deeper in love with yourself.
Encourage yourself the way you would someone you love....
it creates an inner shift,
and changes the energy of your day.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
Support comes in many forms
Ahhhh… a reflective sunrise to start the day. The wet sand turned into a mirror, doubling the breathtaking, ever‑changing landscape on the horizon. It was one of those every‑crayon‑in‑the‑box sunrises — soft, fluffy clouds drifting above a messy, wind‑stirred ocean.
The flock flew in with the zoomies again, darting out and back on the gusts. And despite the churning water, the surfers paddled out for their daily dose of salt and courage.
After sunrise, the lagoon felt like a different world. Momma Boop, baby Puff, and a dozen pelicans floated in the calm water, soaking up the arriving sun.
The pelican duo seemed to say, “It’s good to have a wingman, a witness to our journey and to feel supported. We are a reminder how support shows up in many forms — sometimes feathered.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tuning in to know
The clouds drifted off overnight, but the wind is still full of personality. A flock of laughing gulls and ruddy turnstones gathered at the shoreline, chattering over breakfast.
The wet sand mirrored the sky, giving the whole beach a heart‑expansive glow. The gulls darting off and back several times seemingly inspired but the wind. They said, “Tuning in is how we know when to fly and when to land. It is our super power that enables to fly close together but never collide.”
Then the sun rose — a golden ball of light sending dancing sparkles across the ocean.
Another beautiful day in paradise.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Compassion is always an option
Ahhhhh… Some mornings arrive with wind and waves, stirring everything up. But even in the churn, there are moments of grace — a boat finally resting, a stranger showing up with a soft heart.
Soft pink and blue light stretched across the sky, reflecting on the wet sand around it. I spoke with a man stepping off the boat to make sure he was okay.
He shared, “I followed it from Daytona, just in case I could help the man on board.”
Florida Fish and Wildlife was on site, checking things out.
Pausing for a moment… and sending out positive thoughts and prayers for the boat owner.
The world felt a little wild this morning, but kindness was right there on the shoreline. A gentle reminder that we don’t always know the full story, but we can always choose to show up with compassion.
Wishing you a peaceful day, friends.
One step at a time
Mother Nature used every crayon in the box this morning bringing us a beautiful color explosion.
Small waves rolled toward shore soaking up the colors adding to the beauty of the pictures landscape.
An egret sauntered up with the flock of laughing gulls and ruddy turnstones. As he walked by he said, “One step at a time is all it takes. Stay with this moment….you don’t have to figure it all out. Feel the ground beneath you, letting that step be enough for now.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
The previous post is a tales episode and before that is a sneak peek at a new book…
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode – Fishy Drama
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode – Fishy Drama
The day started with a large pod chasing mullet in every direction. That party ended quickly, leaving two males for a few hours enjoying a mullet feast all to themselves… well, except for the dozen pelicans and a bald eagle stirring up some osprey drama.
Overhead, an osprey screeched like their feathers were on fire—it’s a signature sound when a bald eagle is in the area. The bald eagle was in hot pursuit! After several aerial moves like a Top Gun pilot, the osprey dropped the fish, deciding it was better to lose the catch than risk injury.
Stay tuned for more tales!
The previous post is a sneak peek at a new book….
Sneak Peek at a new book
In February as I was falling asleep, I asked….
How can I help during these times?
I saw this book come through.
EXHALE
A gentle invitation to slow down, breathe,
And connect with what’s already within.
Sharing a first look as I explore the best way
to bring it into the world.
Growth is part of the journey
45 minutes before sunrise, the sky was lit up with a pink arch on the horizon, as it reflected on the wet sand it looked like a portal to walk through. About a dozen gulls were getting squeaky clean as the golden sun came up to greet the day.
After sunrise a 9 legged starfish showing off it’s tiny feet was moving back toward the water.
The starfish said, "I’m here to remind you that renewal and growth are part of the journey. If you are going through something difficult, you got this, recovery can take time, I highly recommend being gentle with yourself."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Wide Angle Dolphin Fun!
These are a couple videos showing Charley with the kiddos, and Boop Mom along with Momma Sarabi with their claves, Puff and Fin. Enjoy!
Pull out the old, make room for the new
Good Morning!
A peaceful start with a calm ocean and perfect waves, calling in the surfers to join Pelican Highway.
The sun rose as a golden ball of light, bringing warmth and quietly ushering in a new day. Even though the new moon isn’t visible, its energy feels palpable.
The flock, taking time for self-care said, “Take a few moments today to gently pull away the old feathers…release what is no longer needed,and allow this new moon to make space for fresh starts."
One of the gulls said, " I close my eyes and let it be a meditative practice. Self-care is sacred time—the foundation that keeps us healthy.”
Spring flowers are blooming too…little bursts of color tucked into the sea oats.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
Meditative self care - pulling out the old feathers
Create space to play, breathe and feel alive
Ahhhhh… Mother Nature brought us a serene morning to start the day. With high tide and powerful waves rolling toward shore, the energy felt revitalizing.
As the sun rose, the ocean soaked up the warm golden sparkles while sea steam drifted upward.
The steam, a quiet reminder to release often… letting go of what you don’t need to carry.
After sunrise, just as the light reached the Indian River, a pod of dolphins came in for breakfast, saying, “We are here to encourage you to create space to play, breathe, and feel alive. And of course grab healthy snacks."
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: National Dolphin Day! 4.14.26
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: National Dolphin Day!
Hi! We are Puff, Fin, and Swirl.
Put your flippers in the air for us!
We’re still little…
learning the currents, staying close, and finding our way.
Thank you for caring for our home so we can grow up big, strong, and healthy.
If you feel that connection…
maybe today you pick up a few pieces of trash,
use a little less fertilizer, or simply take a moment to appreciate the water that holds us.
Love,
The little ones
Waste becomes a treasure
Ahhhhh… the luminous sliver of a waning moon hovered above the ocean. Don’t let its size fool you—it carries a quiet power as it prepares to disappear, making room for a new cycle.
The ocean is beginning to calm, the wind softening, offering a peaceful start to the day.
A light layer of fog mixed with the scent of seaweed, adding to the ambiance.
The flock, wings and hearts open, said, “Especially when the energy feels intense, keep your wings and your heart open.”
A crow, curiously investigating the recycle and trash bins, added its own message: “I am a messenger of magic, mystery, and transformation. What you discard still holds potential…even the simplest act can turn what you see as waste into a treasure for someone else.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
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Bold New beginnings
First light filled the horizon with deep pinks and purples. A delicate sliver of the waning moon lingered, wrapped in soft, wispy clouds, as the sun began its slow rise to greet the day.
A chatty flock flew in for bath time—getting squeaky clean, shaking off the night, preparing for what’s ahead.
The energy of Friday’s new moon can already be felt. The man in the moon said, “The new moon on April 17 offers a powerful opening… a moment to release what’s been and step forward with courage. Let your intuition guide you—what’s ready to be released, and how to move forward.”
The flock chimed in, “If the energy feels strong, come back to yourself. Spend time in, on, or near the water… or simply in nature. It’s the easiest way to stay centered.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode~ It’s a BOY!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: It’s a BOY!
This is Sarafin, AKA Fin…
His mom is Sarabi, who I met in 2019 when her calf at the time, Simba, introduced us. She raises the best boys!
We all fell in love with this nugget last year when they spent about six weeks hanging out almost daily.
We shared so much time together, they even have their own gallery on my website. https://www.shelleylynchphotos.com/baby-sarafina
Check it out, almost a year later—look at him. Growing up so fast!
Stay tuned for the video where the reveal… was revealed.
A moment of presence to reset your energy
A nice salty breeze filled the air as I walked to the beach. For the first time in a long while, clouds joined the sunrise, adding layers of color and texture.
The sun came up surrounded by soft pink before turning gold, sending out streaming rays of light. The ocean churned, soaking up the sparkle and adding to the vibrant vibe.
After sunrise, a squirrel with his tail up stopped me in my tracks.
He said, “I highly recommend giving yourself a good shake—you know, the kind that makes stress fall off and gives your tail look like you just walked out of the salon. Then place your paws on your heart… exhale. It only takes a moment of presence to reset your energy before you run off to the next thing.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
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Mixing it up, Be Bold and make a splash
Ahhhhhh… this morning I’m coloring outside the lines… mixing sunrise with last night’s sunset.
A cardinal greeted first light from the gate, singing his heart out. He sang, “Be bold… sing your heart’s desires loud and proud.”
The waves churned toward shore, soaking up the sparkling light—a contrast to last night’s calm river sunset, where pelicans dove for dinner, creating beautiful art with every splash.
The pelican said, “Keep diving for your goal, like the cardinal said, be bold! Go ahead, make a splash while going after what you want. You never know who you might inspire."
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
Check out previous video- best day in the lagoon!
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Cardinal at first light belting out love songs
Pelican splash down
Tales from the Lagoon~Episode - They included me in the pod
Tales from the Lagoon~Episode - They included me in the pod
OH MY goodness! The water was clear enough to see their adorable faces!
Boop Mom and Baby Puff along with Mom Sarabi and Baby Fin were enjoying so much in the lagoon today, Snuggles, fish chases and lots of love.
Just natural dolphin behavior in the wild.
No feeding. No training. No interference.
And every time it happens, it still surprises me.
So much form this day to share.... so stay tuned for more tales!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode~ Dolphin Sneeze
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode~ Dolphin Sneeze
Baby Puff had a moment today…
Got water up his nose—Just kidding… technically his blowhole.
While swimming fast alongside his Mom chasing fish, he took in a little extra water and needed to pop up a few times with some very strong exhales to clear it out.
He handled it like a champ… with Mom right there the whole time
Stay tuned for more tales!
He’s watching the pelican. :)
