You’re uniqueness makes you cute
Soft fluffy dark grey clouds were floating by at a fast clip as my feet hit the beach. Salty wet air felt cozy as the soft pink light glistened on the ocean.
The flock flew in just before the big striped ball of light came up from behind the clouds on the horizon. The flock was quite chatty today, one of the gulls said to his flockmate, “I’ve got your back, I’m here to support you staying open. We got this together.”
One Legger and Pixar the laughing gulls were extra cute today stopping to pose. Pixar has one leg that kind of dangles. He said, ‘Not to worry, I’m not in pain. I have overcome my challenge and find my uniqueness makes me quite cute.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Pixar the laughing gull
I got your back, Support each other in staying open
Pelican Highway
A time out to restore
Mother Nature went with a dramatic sunrise using fluffy clouds and an array of colors. A layer of light satay fog hovered over the shoreline adding to the soothing vibe. Waves rolled toward shore shimmering with the sparkly light.
The flock of gulls flew in as the sun was coming up to greet the day. They got together with a squirrel to bring a message of taking a time out.
One of the gulls on a pole said, “Stop and take a moment to breathe in the beauty. Fresh air and scenery is good to calm the nervous system.”
A squirrel sitting on a picnic table taking in the sunrise holding her heart added, “Us squirrels are known for moving fast and being easily distracted. That is true so I know to take time to connect to my heart. If I can do that in nature that’s a bonus.”
Wishing you a day filled with restorative beauty!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode It Was a Blue Kind of Day, Bluefish that is…
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode It Was a Blue Kind of Day, Bluefish that is…
4 dolphins came and went for several hours. Daniko, Jasper and 2 other males were enjoying catching bluefish. Uncle Larry and Jagger stopped by for a little while but didn’t stay.
Usually I see dolphin toss large fish around to break it up but they didn’t with these. They were huge so that might be why.
To catch the bluefish, they chased as a pod with amazing teamwork. Once a dolphin had the fish, they passed it around for several minutes.
They darted off across the river a couple times to grab fish on the other shore, then came back to hang out and chase more fish. In between fish catches there was snuggling and resting.
Stay tuned for more tales!
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AHHHHHHH, what a gorgeous morning! The almost new moon was on the horizon with a solo pink beam of light about 20 minutes before the sunrise. Two dolphins were surf fishing as the flock of gulls flew in to say good morning.
The almost new moon is on March 10 but can be felt 3 days before and 3 days after the actual day. The man in the moon said, I am here to assist you in being in the flow. Let yourself be in the moment and allow your heart to guide you toward your creativity.”
2 sand pipers and a ruddy turnstone added to the message saying, “Keep stepping forward, trust the people, places and things will line up along the way.”
As I was packed up ready to walk off the beach, a dolphin leaped out of the water! He said, “Expect the unexpected. Be open to fun and exciting changes.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Almost new moon 20 minutes before sunrise
Open hearted, going with the flow
Pelican Highway
2 sand pipers and a ruddy turnstone - Keep stepping forward, things will line up
On fire, let your burning desire have a voice
Express your emotions to stay open
When I reached the beach the sky was dark gray with a small gold opening on the horizon. The vibe was definitely cozy and peaceful. Humid, salty air felt god in my lungs as I watched the dramatic sunrise unfold.
The gold light shimmered across the silver colored ocean while the gulls flew in a little at a time to connect and get squeaky clean. Buddy the herring gull was in the flock of laughing gulls. He brings the message of expressing yourself.
He said, “It’s good for my soul to say how I feel. It helps me keep my heart open ready for love and joy.” The other gulls joined in, leaning back as they lifted up in front of the sunny glow.
Think outside the box
It was foggy again this morning so I skipped the sunrise to work on a project. I thought I’d share a message from earlier this week.
It’s the time of year when I see seagulls hop aboard a pelican to get a good seat at the sushi buffet. This way they can grab a tiny fish from the water or right out of the pelicans pouch.
They bring the message of support and thinking outside the box.
The pelicans do the same behavior as the gulls, only with dolphins. They hang out practically on top of the dolphin hoping to get a fish escaping. Depending on the mood of the dolphin, they often will toss a pelican a fish!
They encourage us to be unconventional, try new things that seem out of the ordinary, you never know what might create new solutions.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Tales from the lagoon ~ Bluefish and Dolphins Fishing Together
Tales from the lagoon ~ Bluefish and Dolphins Fishing Together Part One
When I got in the lagoon the skies were blue and sun was shining bright. Uncle Larry, Jagger and a couple more male dolphins came in for some snuggles and leisurely snacking.
Out of the blue a layer of thick fog rolled in at the same time a school of bluefish started splashing and thrashing. These photos are of a dolphin called Uncle Larry grabbing fish in the middle of the school of the fish.
I wasn't sure what they were feeding on until a herring gull picked up a fish.
PS~. No sunrise today, just fog.
Uncle Larry the dolphin swimming through the school of sharks grabbing fish
Uncle Larry
Shark fins
Uncle Larry
small caravelle jack picked up by a herring gull.
Commit to yourself, stand Tall
Hi, My name is Spike, we are having a thunderstorm this morning here in sunny Florida, so Shelley is sleeping in.
I’m bringing you the message of standing tall. Can you feel my confidence? I highly recommend committing to yourself and walking proud.
The surfers bring the same message. Sure the waves can be huge, just remember to step into your inner Spike, believe it can happen and let the magic unfold. You got this!
Have a groovy day friends!
White Pelicans
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode - White Pelican Ballet
I'm pretty excited the white pelicans have been in my area and for a long time this year.
They sure are beautiful. I fins them more shy than brown pelicans and move in synch like a perfect choreographed ballet.
Stay tuned for more tales!
TGIF! Let’s Play!
Read between the lines
Mother Nature was in a cozy moody bluesy kind of mood this morning. The flock flew in for some much needed bath time at the usual time.
They said, “We are here to remind you that you have the power to inspire and lift others just by opening your wings and heart.”
Another one of the laughing gulls getting squeaky clean said, “ When things don’t seem clear, sometimes it helps to read between the lines.”
After sunrise Daniko and Jasper 2 male dolphins along with Hook the pelican came in to grab breakfast.
A pelican taking off said, “I agree with the laughing gull, when things seem muddy, I slow down my mind, then while everything around keeps moving I can still have clarity.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hook the pelican
“When things seem muddy, I slow down my mind, then while everything around keeps moving I can still have clarity.”
Read between the lines
Hi
Feel your way
Dark clouds and wet air filled the sky as I walked to the beach. A light layer of fog hovered above the shoreline. The sun found a way to shine through mixing with the clouds to bring a dramatic start to the day.
It was day of closeness with the wildlife. A cute laughing gull walked over to say good morning.
A pelican feeding on tiny fish brings us a message of patience, focus and to feel your way.
He said, “Here is my secret…I get quiet so I can tune into the location of the little fish. Then I wait. When I feel the fish, I fly to them and lunge into the school with focus. Once they are in my pouch, I patiently wait for the water to drain while skillfully keeping the fish.”
“It’s an art of waiting for the right moment to lift my pouch and send the little fish down the hatch. Some may say that is a lot of work for some tiny fish. I’m a believer that the little successes add up.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
tiny fish sneaking out
Down the hatch
Wishing you a flipping good month!
Sunset Dolphins to start your day
Good Morning! It was a 75 shades of grey with fog kind of sunrise so thought I'd share some sunset snuggles to start your day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Getting Close
Mother Nature brought us a dreamy sunrise with soft clouds soaking up the pastel color show before sunrise. The wet sand gave us a reflective feel to the morning.
Hundreds of gulls lined the edge of the shore. Tiger the Heermann’s gull from Baja California is still in town enjoying our nice weather.
Pixar, a laughing gull recently named by a FB friend was in the flock with Hook and 1 of the One Leggers. Hook came in close to say help and bring us the message of the day.
She said, “One of my legs has been in the shape of a hook for several years now. It’s been so long, I can’t remember how it happened. What I do know is, I don’t let it keep me from getting close. Right?! Really, look how sweet I am.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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If you have a moment, check out the previous sunset post with gorgeous dolphin art.
Hook the laughing gull
Pixar on the left and hook on the right. Pixar is new to the flock - the left leg just king of blows with the wind.
Strike a pose…Tiger the Heermann’s gull is still in town enjoying our nice weather
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Sunset Dolphin Art
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Sunset Dolphin Art
An adult dolphin was using his/her tail (fluke) to make huge walls of water. S/he was making circle motions sending the water flying. The power was palpable for sure.
This started about 90 minutes before sunset. About 45 minutes before the sun was setting a young dolphin, not a baby but not an adult joined in the fun. The little one started with tail slapping then made little circle splash art too!
When the sun was setting and they started again, I was so excited! Check it out, both the adult and youngin' made the shape of the tail with a splash catching the sunset light. Such beauty!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Adult dolphin art
Adult dolphin art
Adult dolphin splash making tail art
Young dolphin making tail art
Adult dolphin art, looks like a lotus to me
Adult dolphin
Young dolphin, an artist in training
Young dolphin art
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Besties Fishing in the Shallows
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Besties Fishing in the Shallows
Today the fun started with Daniko and Jasper, 2 male dolphin who are best friends. Daniko came in first really early, grabbed a couple fish and left. Then a couple hours later he and Jasper came in and the fun began.
Jasper was hanging out in the deeper water when he gave a huge kick, water went flying he was off, swimming super fast to the corner of the shallows where he caught a huge fish then started swimming straight for the camera.
Just as he turned on a dime, I turned away to avoid the wall of water coming. When I turned back he was swimming away with his fish and I’m sure had a good laugh about the wall of water.
Daniko wasn’t as dramatic but was catching fish in very shallow water. He came up for a Glamour shot as he headed back to deeper water.
So many more tales to come! Including Momma Jade is back!! I’ve known her since April 2019, she comes to the area for the spring time.
More from her to come, so stay tuned!
Daniko saying hello
Jasper giving a big kick to speed into the shallows
Jasper coming straight at the camera with a fish
After turning on a dime he swims away with his fish
Embrace the season of life with a open heart
The pre sunrise sky filled with a pink glow accompanied by a cool breeze from the south. A chatty flock flew in early but didn’t start dancing around until the sun came up from behind a cloud layer.
So many gulls are starting to get their black heads and wanted to share a message about seasons of life and timing.
The black headed gull said, “Every year at this time our feathers turn black on our heads signaling it’s time to head north for mating. Although, that silly groundhog said we are having a longer winter so I’m not sure if I’ll stay in sunny Florida a little longer than usual. I trust my inner guidance to tell me when to move along.”
The gull lifting up out of the water said, “No matter the season of life you are in, I highly recommend leading with your heart, as you can see it makes me feel light and graceful.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
White pelican video is previous blog post and surnsei from Monday is before that one.
Lead with your heart
I almost have a black head!
White Pelican Ballet
This video is from 2018, my first time seeing white pelicans on a lake in Orlando.
They were feeding on a lake with a single brown pelican and a half dozen cormorants.
White pelicans don't dive like brown pelicans, instead they dip their beak into the water and scoop up the fish.
Stay tuned for more!
Love your heart
Ahhhhh, mother Nature brought us a peaceful and beautiful start to the day. With calm ocean and wide open sky the morning felt extra soothing. The chatty flock flew in before the sunrise to get squeaky clean.
Their heads are turning black which means the are getting ready to leave for the summer. Bath time won’t be the same with out them.
The sun came up looking as if it didn’t want to leave the ocean as it stretched out giving an extended kiss good bye for the day.
On the way off the beach a squirrel ran out in front of me on the sidewalk and stood up just like on the TV commercial.
He said, “HI!” Then he moved to the plants and started posing. For one of the poses he used one paw to grab the hair on his chest and said, “Love your heart. Let the love and joy flow.
He went on to say, Don’t hoard your nuts to tightly, that will make your heart feel constricted.”
Wishing you a heart expanding day friends!
Sunrise post is late….it was so beautiful this morning, after sunrise I paddled to photograph the white pelicans on a nearby island.
Skimmers
Hey lady!
See life through the eyes of another
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Lagoon Party
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Full Moon Lagoon Party
Yesterday was the first time in a few weeks I saw a large group of dolphins. Several pods were in and out at different times.
Usually when we have a full moon they like to party and yesterday was one of those days. The play came in spurts over several hours. They also enjoyed just hanging out relaxing in the current.
You’ll see the dolphin that is just slightly popped up has a little red scratch. Those are called rake marks. Dolphins use their teeth when they are being aggressing but also when engaging in amorous activity leaving rake marks.
This dolphin with the fresh rake mark was enjoying quite a bit of snuggles and hugs in a group with other dolphin of all ages.
They all rolled around being very playful off and on throughout the day. To give you an idea of playful teeth behavior, check out the last photo, it isn’t from today but it shows a dolphin playfully using his/her teeth on the other dolphin.
Stay tuned for more tales!
PS ~. Sunday sunrise is previous post
Incoming Mullet with dolphin
fresh rake mark, not to worry, the dolphin was happily snuggling when s/he got it.
Love nibbles