Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Playtime with Best Mom Ever!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Playtime with Best Mom Ever!
baby Sarafina and Momma Sarabi are so much fun to be around. Sarafina is a total ham, loves to snuggle and play.
Stay tuned for more tales!
PS~ Friday sunrise is previous post
A time out to feel restored
With thick Sahara sand in the air and a heavy layer of moist fog hugging the shore, the morning felt both thick and cozy, like the world was wrapped in a soft, muted blanket.
Everything appeared almost black and white until the sun rose like a glowing bronze ball, slowly warming the scene with light adding a dash of color.
The Sahara sand, carried all the way from Africa, reminds us how deeply connected we are—oceans apart, yet woven together by wind, sky, and spirit.
A large flock of laughing gulls flew in for their daily bath, chattering and splashing with joy. One of them looked right at me and said, “Remember, just one step at a time. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, slow down and focus on the next step. That’s enough.”
Later, a mom squirrel resting on the boardwalk—taking a moment from her nursing duties—paused to bask in the rising sun. She said, “Stepping away from responsibility, even briefly, to soak in nature fills me back up. It’s how I’m able to keep giving.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
One step at a time
mom squirrel taking a time out to enjoy the sunrise
Shed, listen and be bold
As my feet hit the sand, the cloud formation on the horizon grabbed my attention. As the sun made its way up, rays of light streamed out from behind the clouds. The ocean rippled from the breeze as the small waves rolled toward shore.
While hanging out with the flock of laughing gulls getting squeaky clean 3 Ibis flew in to hang out. The Ibis looked like big brother standing next to the smaller laughing gull.
On the way off the beach A very chatty male cardinal wanted to make eye contact and chat. While photographing the cardinal, a ring neck tiny snake caught my attention a few feet away.
The Ibis, snake and cardinal came together to bring us the message today. Be open to transformation by shedding what no longer fits. (Snake) Dig deep to pull out the old while listening to divine nudges (Ibis), so you are ready to be bold, taking heart centered action. (Cardinal)
Wishing you a beautiful day!
Stretch and savor the moment
Mother Nature greeted us with moody blues mixed with soft pretty in pink before the sun emerged from behind the clouds.
The ocean shimmered in the pastel glow as a dolphin swam southbound and a shark cruised northbound—each on their own breakfast mission.
The flock and I sat in a tide pool getting squeaky clean, waiting together for the day to begin. Pelican Highway traffic was busy in both directions, with one long line of pelicans pausing mid-flight for a stretch—reminding us to take a breath and soak in the moment before moving on.
After sunrise, an osprey—who I think might be Luna—perched on a boat, giving herself a bird’s-eye view of the fish below. She said, “If you're unsure which direction to go, rise above and take in the bigger picture. A new perspective can reveal new choices.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Pelican Highway
osprey
New moon encourages coloring outside the lines
The waning moon was high in the sky, deep in conversation with Venus, who shimmered brightly in the pre-dawn stillness. The chatty flock of gulls met me at the edge of the ocean, ready to welcome the sunrise together.
Small waves rolled gently toward shore across a calm ocean that looked more like a lake today. As the sun rose, orange sparkles danced across the water while Pelican Highway soared southbound in graceful formation.
The Man in the Moon brings us today’s message. He said,“As I wane, I make space for the fresh energy of the coming new moon. I’m ushering in waves of creative possibility—yours to harness. Be bold. I encourage you to color outside the lines. Let your heart’s passion guide the way and see what beauty unfolds.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: A Glimpse Into a Day With Dolphin Mom and Baby
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: A Glimpse Into a Day With Dolphin Mom and Baby
Spend a moment in the life of Momma Sarabi and baby Sarafina.
This video show Momma Sarabi pops up to say hello. LAter little Sarafina enjoys nature’s toys—playfully swishing around a mangrove seed and leaf while Mom takes a well-deserved rest.
Later, they enjoy fishing and quality hang time, reminding us how sweet and simple the rhythm of connection can be.
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Shed the old to bring in the new
Pixar, one of our seasonal laughing gulls, is back! He’s been visiting New Smyrna Beach every fall and winter for the past few years. His return brings a sweet message: "Reuniting with your flock might happen when you least expect it."
The ocean was calm, with small waves gently carrying Pelican Highway down the beach. Dolphins were spotted on the horizon, grabbing breakfast, while the gulls gathered at the shoreline for their squeaky clean bath time.
When the sun emerged from behind the clouds, the sky shifted from a soothing pink to a hot golden glow, ushering in a brand-new day.
One especially proud laughing gull caught my eye—she pulled out an old feather and carried it around like a trophy. She said, “Celebrate letting go of what no longer serves you. Shedding the old makes space for the new—and your next great adventure!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Moon and Venus high in the sky
Pixar a laughing gull returning to New Smyrna Beach
Your sensitivity in your super power
Ahhhhh... With a light breeze and a calm ocean, the morning offered a peaceful pause from the busy world. Wet sand shimmered with the golden-orange hues of Sahara dust, reflecting a warm and gentle start to the day.
The chatty flock was already at the water’s edge, loud and lively, ready for their squeaky-clean bath time. Perfectly textured waves rolled in, kissed by golden light. In the waves a shark scanning for breakfast brings us the message today.
One curious shark surfaced and said, “Did you know I’m incredibly sensitive? My finely tuned senses help me navigate the world with precision. I’m here to remind you that sensitivity is a superpower—when paired with your strength, you’re unstoppable.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Shark
Intution thrives in stillness
With the absence of clouds Mother Nature brought us a simple and beautiful sunrise. At first light beautiful pink rays jetted out across the blue sky. The chatty flock was already at the edge of the ocean when I arrived ready to get squeaky clean.
A calm ocean rolled in with graceful waves, soaking up the golden sparkly light as they reached the shore.
After sunrise, a solo duck was in the pool enjoying a moment of quiet reflection. She said, “In the quiet moments I can relax and enjoy the stillness. It’s the stillness that helps me hear my intuition.”
Uncle Larry and Jagger, 2 male dolphins were in the lagoon grabbing breakfast along with Bert and Ernie, a pelican duo.
Uncle Larry looks like his pectoral fin has a chunk missing. He does have a healed shark bite so I’m wondering if that’s when that happened. He reminds us just how resilient we are. If you are just tuning in, stay tuned for more about this cool guy.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Uncle Larry
Here comes Spot the egret
Spot comes to say hello when he sees me int he lagoon. I’ve known him since 2020. He got his name from the 3 spots on his toes.
Inner GPS knows when to nest
Ahhhhh, another Sahara sand and salty fog morning brining us a cozy feeling sunrise. A huge cloud formation on the horizon soaked up the colors and reflected on the wet sand. The large chatty flock of laughing gulls was there early ready for bath time.
Dolphins cruised southbound in the calm ocean shimmering with gold sparkles from the sun.
After sunrise Skylar, a resident osprey with nesting material brings us the message today. She said, “Nesting is an important part of feeling restored. Having a safe place to land gives you time to reboot. Use your inner GPS to know when to nest and when to fly.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Fog will lift to bring clarity
A combination of Sahara dust and fog gave us a muted sunrise this morning, but as the sun made its rise, it bathed the sky in every shade of gold.
The chatty flock of laughing gulls greeted me at the edge of the ocean, chatting amongst themselves. They shared this message with us: "If you're feeling foggy, don’t worry. It will lift, and you may find clarity—possibly clearer than before. We also highly recommend looking at things from a different angle. You may see life in a whole new way."
Wishing you a day filled with fresh perspectives!
More Dolphin art
Tales from the Lagoon ~Episode - More Dolphin Art
Here are a few more dolphin art photos, Daniko an adult male dolphin was in the lagoon with a younger dolphin at sunset.
The two were chasing fish in the shallows creating some beautiful art with their splashes. Daniko is the only dolphin I've seen make this kind of art so it makes me wonder if he was teaching the youngster. Check out the young dolphins tail art!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Wednesday sunrise is previous post
Dolphin makes beautiful art
Young dolphin makes art
Water Portal
Water Lotus
Daniko, an adult dolphin makes beautiful art
Remember your ability to adapt
Good Morning! Mother Nature gifted us with a breezy, beautiful sunrise to start the day. Fluffy clouds on the horizon beckoned, inviting the imagination to wander and explore.
The chatty flock of laughing gulls arrived early, ready to connect and get squeaky clean. Some, still tired from the intense weather, took advantage of the quiet time to rest and nap.
Huge clouds lovingly hugged the sun as it rose, sending out subtle rays of light against the soft blue sky.
A duck couple was spotted in the lagoon after sunrise, offering us the message of the day: “Remember, you have the ability to adapt. Like us, it’s important to know when to paddle, when to rest, and when to take flight. Lean into your intuition to know which skill to use at any given moment. You got this.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Dolphin Art and Play
We are having a rainy start to the day. I thought sharing sunset playtime would be a nice way to start the day. Check out the beautiful art splash made by Daniko, a male dolphin at sunset.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS~. I posted a baby turtle video- back 2 posts. :)
Embody inner peace when things are stormy
Rain drops keep falling on my head…The morning had all the elements with rain, clouds and every color of the rainbow the morning was breathtaking and ever changing. Pink and purple rain poured through he colorful portal on the horizon.
A huge flock of laughing gulls were at the edge of the calm ocean ready for bath time. With intense thunder and lightning over night they were extra chatty and a bit skittish.
Much to my surprise I saw 2 manatees swimming southbound in the waves. The bring the message of slowing down. They said, “Enjoy a leisurely pace to ensure bringing tranquility to yourself. This way if there are storms all around, you still feel peaceful.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Manatee
Baby Turtles
A beautiful sunset, a rising full moon, and a dozen of tiny flippers headed toward the sea…
These little ones were pure magic to witness—each step, a reminder of courage, instinct, and new beginnings.
They may be small, but their inspiration is mighty!
See life through the eyes of a child
With a cool breeze the morning felt more like a fall morning than a summer sunrise in Florida.
The chatty flock was already at the edge of the ocean with wings and hearts open ready to start the new day. A swirly cloud hovered above the sun as it came up looking like a striped glowing ball.
A mom duck her 2 ducklings were trekking through the tall grass after sunrise. The adorable ducklings bring the message of new beginnings and innocence.
They said, “We highly recommend going through your day with the wonder and vulnerability of a duckling. Stay open to connection, be curious about the world, and trust that you’re supported along the way.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Daily self care to stay healthy
Good Morning! Mother Nature used the swirly paintbrush again, gifting us with another breathtaking cloud masterpiece. The vibrant colors reflected beautifully on the wet sand, filling the air with a heart-opening vibe.
The chatty flock of gulls was out in full force, squawking and enjoying their morning bath with a playful energy.
The full moon hung brightly against the blue sky, its powerful energy palpable.
The laughing gulls shared their secret to staying grounded. “We know getting the bugs off each day keeps us happy and healthy. We highly recommend daily self-care to stay peaceful and centered, especially during the full moon."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Full Moon enhances intuition
The pre-sunrise sky was nothing short of stunning, with an intense pink glow beneath a blue and lavender canvas. The chatty flock gathered at the ocean's edge, squawking loudly as the morning unfolded.
The clouds wrapped the morning in an extra cozy, ethereal glow. To the west, the full Buck moon set over the Indian River as fishermen set out for 48 hours of snapper season.
This full moon, nestled in a sky brimming with gifts, carries a powerful message. The man in the moon said, “Receive my energy. It has the power to heighten your intuition and give you courage. You may notice clarity where there was once confusion. Be open to riding the waves of change and transformation."
The full Buck moon invites you to trust the journey ahead, knowing that each wave of change carries you closer to your true path.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS ~. Check out the 2 previous posts for cute baby dolphin video and baby turtles at sunset with full moon.
Gone Fishin’