Wintry kind of sunrise with the flock
Good Morning! It was a beautiful overcast wintry feeling kind of sunrise. One Legger and the flock join the video about 20 seconds in, slowing it down to help spread calm and groovy vibes!
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hugs, hope and wonder
Good Morning! With rain on the way, we were greeted with a grey sunrise and just a hint of pink. So instead of the overcast sky, I thought I’d share a mix of moments to start your day. Here are a few dramatic photos from earlier this week, dolphins snuggling, a cloud angel, and a rainbow portal. Whether you need a hug, a little wonder, or a spark of hope, nature is always ready to meet you.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hugs
Cloud Angel
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Male Dolphin, Snook and Friends
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Male Dolphin, Snook and Friends
Jagger and Uncle Larry, 2 male dolphins were in the lagoon off and on for a few hours. The big score of the day was Jagger who grabbed a snook in the deep end and brought it over for a photo op.
Uncle Larry rested out of the wind away from the boats between fish grabs.
An immature bald eagle flew in to give Skylar the osprey a hard time. Thankfully for Skylar it didn’t last long. And Spot the egret looked very handsome with the wing blowing his feathers.
Stay tuned for more tales!
PS~ Friday sunrise is previous post
Jagger with a snook
Jagger and Uncle Larry
Jagger got his name from his jagged dorsal fin
Immature bald eagle
Spot the egret
Combined energy of the sun and moon
WOW! The full moon lit up the sky and the Indian River well before sunrise. To the east, a pink sky came to life setting the stage for another gorgeous sunrise.
Hundreds of birds lined the beach as far as the eye could see, ready for bathtime and play. The wind — and the passing bikers — gave them the zoomies, sending them circling between the moon and the rising sun as if choreographing their own celestial dance.
Today, the rising sun and setting moon collaborate to bring us the message, As the sun kissed the ocean goodbye for the day it said, “I am very active right now, sending solar flares toward Earth. This energy, combined with the full moon, may leave you feeling energized, emotional, inspired — or illuminated with sudden clarity. Like the birds, keep your hearts and wings open to receive the full benefit of our gifts.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Full Moon dance like No one is watching
The huge and bright supermoon was setting over the river as the sky to the east filled with a pink glow in anticipation of the sun rising.
The sun came up a golden glowing ball sending red sparkles across the textured waves.
As the sun came up the gulls flew in ready to connect and play. Manny, the man in the moon, brings us the message today.
He said, “The way I am positioned in the sky, I can help you release what no longer serves you so you are ready to start the new year with a fresh slate. Use my energy for mental clarity and self-expression. As you release, trust that new inspiration, new opportunities, and new connections are finding their way to you.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
More beauty from Yesterday
Instead of the fifty shades of grey sunrise we had today I thought a video showing yesterday's stunner of a sunrise would be a great way to start the day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hope and magic is always around to assist
Mother Nature brought us a mind-altering, other-worldly sunrise.
Forty-five minutes before sunrise, pink and red colors filled the expansive sky, taking my breath away.
The color show continued to morph as we got closer to sunrise—ethereal shapes in the clouds like flying angels, portals, and giant birds made it a morning to fully embrace your imagination.
As if that wasn’t enough, just as the sun lifted over the horizon, misty rain arrived, joined by a double rainbow arcing across the pastel sky.
The flock swooped and circled around the rainbow and said, “You are entering a bridge moment, letting go of the old and becoming a newer version of you. Rainbows show up between storms and sunlight to remind you that hope and magic is always available to assist."
"We highly recommend following the color. Follow your curiosity. Follow what lights you up. You’ll be amazed where it takes you.”
Wishing you a magical day friends!
Pause, soak up each moment
WOW! Mother Nature gave us a gorgeous, ever-changing sunrise with fluffy clouds, every color of the rainbow, and reflections dancing on the wet sand.
The flock was huge today! Hundreds of laughing gulls filled the shoreline, with a few skimmers and terns visiting for their Florida winter getaway.
When the sun came up, every nook and cranny filled with bright golden light, soothing every cell in my body.
After sunrise, a pod of dolphins lingered in the quiet shallows enjoying a gentle start to the day, bringing us the message of the morning.
They said, “Yes, it’s Monday, but we recommend going slowly. Be purposeful in the moment. Whether it’s with a friend, a moment in nature, or with yourself, pause to feel it. That’s where your energy renews.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Fall deeper in love with yourself
Ahhh, so nice to be back at sunrise again.The wind was lively this morning, giving the flock the zoomies — darting out over the waves, circling back, then pausing mid-air with that gorgeous golden light glowing on their bellies.
The ocean was churning as the sun rose in a warm copper glow, sending its first sparkles across the water.
One of the younger gulls paused to admire her reflection in the wet sand and said,“Go ahead… fall deeper in love with yourself. Another gull landed right on the camera and added, “Remember the power of being the safe place for others.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Video from the flock
Good Morning! I'm off to set up for Christmas on Canal.
I'll be in front of Posh Pineapple - Stop by and say hello.
I'll be away from sunrise....here is short video highlighting Pixar the laughing gull and the flock. Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Lean into the gusts
BRRRRRRRR! Old Man Winter decided to pay sunny Florida a visit this morning, bringing cold winds and a sunrise with a wintry edge.
The ocean was churning with wild energy as golden light spilled across the waves, each crash sending salty spray swirling through the air courtesy of the gusts.
The flock flew in early, ready to connect despite the chill. Leaning into the wind, they hovered in place like nature’s own kites, hanging, gliding, and greeting the day together.
One gull said, “Even in the cold and chaos, there is beauty. Lean into the gusts. Use what life brings to keep you lifted.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS ~ I'll be in front of The Posh Pineapple NSB tomorrow from 9 -5 for Christmas on Canal.
Star foot the laughing gull
Our collective energy sends ripples outward
Wow… what a sunrise! Mother Nature painted the sky with every color in the crayon box this morning. Soft pastels, glowing gold, and a sky that felt like it was stretching its arms wide open. The whole scene was heart-opening and peaceful.
The flock was already gathered at the shoreline, ready for bathtime and ready to connect, with each other, with the morning, and with us.
Today’s message is from both me and the flock:We are deeply grateful for you and your support.We are grateful for the healing, restorative beauty Mother Nature brings each day.And we are especially grateful that she creates a space where we can all connect through something positive, genuine, and soul-nourishing.
So much gratitude for this community. Thank you for being part of the pod, our collective energy ripples outward, creating something beautiful together.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Be silly to lighten your load
Good Morning! First light was serene, not a creature was stirring, not even a gull. The sky slowly brightened, offering a soft pastel color show. Eventually the sun lifted through the clouds, filling the sky and ocean with a vibrant golden glow.
The gulls flew in hot from the ocean, ready to connect and get squeaky clean. A pod of dolphins traveling south paused just long enough for a joyful leap before moving on.
The solo dolphin who launched out of the water said, “Go ahead! Be spontaneous. Be open to playing. I know we say this a lot, but it’s true, being too serious can make life feel heavy. Break out into a few minutes of silly to lighten the load.”
Wishing you a fun day friends!
Stillness brings clarity
Ahhhhh, with clouds resting on the horizon, the sunrise brought us a beautiful lighthouse of light to start the day. The chatty flock flew in hot at first light, eager to get squeaky clean.
As the sun climbed higher, gold poured across the water like liquid light. Waves rolled toward shore calling the surfers to come play and the gulls to splash in the shallow water.
One of the gulls emerging from bathtime said, “Slow it down and soak in the moment. In the stillness, between the waves and the rush, is where clarity finds you. It’s in that tiny gap of quiet where the pearls of insight are born.”
Wishing you a beautiful day.
Stay open to surprises
Ahhhhh… Mother Nature brought a gentle, uplifting start to the day.Soft sunrise colors stretched across the sky, painting gold on the calm ocean. Long before the sun broke the horizon, the flock gathered early along the shoreline, chattering and splashing as though warming up for the day ahead.
A pod of dolphins glided by in the pre-dawn glow, followed by another pod once the sun had risen. Their playful leaps caught the light perfectly, reminding us how much joy lives in spontaneity.
While photographing them, an osprey surprised me, swooping down and catching a fish just a few feet away! For a moment, everything felt alive, aligned, and connected. The osprey said,“Life can shift in an instant—stay open to surprises, they often carry gifts.”
The dolphins chimed in saying, “When you feel overwhelmed, remember: movement and play are medicine. Joy recalibrates the whole world.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Osprey with breakfast
White Pelicans
Sharing a little video of the white pelicans. They feed like a graceful ballet company, moving in perfect rhythm together.
PS ~ Sunday sunrise is previous post
A week of pelicans
The sunrise stayed hidden behind thick, wet fog. We’ve had quite a week of pelicans, so I thought I’d show more of the sushi-sunrise, mixed with the white pelicans from yesterday. The first photo is a happy accident—my settings created this ethereal bird art.
Fun Fact: White pelicans are true giants compared to their brown cousins! With wingspans that can stretch over 9 feet, they are one of the largest birds in North America. Next to them, brown pelicans can look almost petite—even though they’re still impressively large birds!
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
PS ~ I’ll be at Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille today from 11:30–4
200 Boatyard Street, NSB Fl.
White pelicans with 2 herring gulls and a brown pelican
White pelicans in NSB
Look who is back in New Smyrna Beach!
The white pelicans were resting on a sandbar with brown pelicans, terns, cormorants and gulls.
Did you know..... unlike brown pelicans, white pelicans don’t dive for fish — instead, they work together in groups, herding fish into shallow water and scooping them up with teamwork and precision.
If you want to check out the white pelican gallery on my website: https://www.shelleylynchphotos.com/white-pelicans
see past distractions
Ahhhhh, Mother Nature is on repeat this week with calming beauty and soft, soothing colors. The flock flew in early and hot, feeling extra chatty and ready for the day.
Hook, the laughing gull, paused in front of the rising sun, showing off his strength and beauty in a single effortless moment.
Pelican Highway traffic was light this morning, gliding with ease down the shoreline. Clouds hugged the sun as it arrived, sending warmth and golden light across the ocean with shimmering sparkles.
Our winter visitor, the Cooper’s hawk, was perched in his usual spot, scanning carefully for breakfast.
He said, “I am here to remind you how resilient you are. Trust your instincts. You will know when to take action. Like me, you will see past the distractions with your laser sharp focus, soaring like never before.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hook the laughing gull
Tales from the Lagoon _ Episode- A day with a male dolphin
This is Charley — I first met him in 2022. As you’ll see in this video, he’s playful and full of charm. It starts with him popping up to say hello, followed by a smooth fish grab, and on his way back he swims by on the shallow side.
Stay tuned for more tales!