Hear the songs of your friends
Weeeeeeeeee, the wind was whipping this morning! Iron’t love the wind because it makes photographing more challenging for me. When the gulls flew in, they said, “You’re resisting. We recommend going head first into the wind to let it support you. Go ahead and relax into it rather than bracing.”
When the sun came up from behind the fluffy clouds on the horizon, the warmth filled the air immediately along with gold rays of jetting light.
The flock and a mockingbird were all about expressing themselves today. The mockingbird tilter her head to listen to the bird chatting in the distance. After hearing her friend she sang her response back. She said, “Find your unique song and sing it. Take time to hear your friends songs too, everyone has a special song in their heart that wants to be heard.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Whopper Day!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Whopper Day!
Yesterday the wind gusts were whipping the water was choppy and the sky was overcast. Apparently this was the perfect recipe for a Blufish Dolphin party.
A pod of dolphin swam into the school of bluefish, 3 dolphin came out with bluefish. they were kind enough to let me be in the middle of the chaos, snapping their catch.
I haven't seen dolphin catch bluefish like this since 2020. Wild tines!
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Play to shift your mood
Fog rolled in just after first light while lightning lit up the clouds on the horizon. Fluffy clouds on the horizon created beams of light jetting into the sky making a peace sign in the sky. A hopeful and a peaceful vibe was palpable.
As the sun started to peek through a little cloud Being popped out on top of the cloud reminding us we are supported in many ways.
A small flock flew in looking for snacks. One of the gulls said, “I try everything, you never know when something might just be a tasty morsel.’
A pod of dolphin and couple pelicans came in grabbing breakfast together. They said, “Play is a great way to shift your mood. Get your giggle on to lighten your up.”
Cloud Being, can you see the arms?
Cloud being from far away
Taste testing
Rainbows and Dolphin love
It's raining here in sunny Florida. I thought the combination of Momma Sarabi and her calf along with a circle rainbow would be a nice way to start the day.
Wishing you a day full of magic and wonder!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Dolphin Tosses Me a Fish
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Dolphin Tosses Me a Fish
Cutter and his crew, a total of 3 male dolphins, came in the lagoon to grab lunch. Cutter stayed for several hours while his pod mates came and went.
There was a 3 foot shark hanging around who was curious, circling a few times. Sharks are like those friends who come into a party and you don’t know they are there until they are standing next to you. While dolphins are the friend you can feel and hear before they come in the door laughing.
Fisherfolk have been catching lots of fish, filleting them and tossing the parts in the water. I’m noticing the parts and sometimes whole fish are hanging around where I stand.
Since a baby shark was in the neighborhood when I saw a dead fish (jack) on the sandbar, I picked it up with my feet, then grabbed it with my hand and tossed it away from me into the deeper water.
Cutter came over, picked it up and tossed it back to me! Cracked me up! Playful jokester.
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take the step forward
The air was cool with a light breeze and calm ocean bringing us a peaceful and refreshing start to the day. The shrinking flock flew in before the sunrise for bath time.
The sun came up giving the ocean a kiss before leaving and filling the sky with a golden glow.
Piper (sandpiper) and her flock scurried along the edge of the ocean looking for breakfast.
She said, “Take a deep breath and put one foot in front of the other, soon you’ll reach your destination. I’m small yet powerful and a reminder you have everything you need, just take the step.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Kisses
Gone Fishin’
Teamwork
Good morning! I’m away from the sunrise today. I’ll be back tomorrow….
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Afternoon Teamwork
The male dolphins worked together in the late afternoon sparkly light to catch a snack called jack.
It was a day of binge eating with just a few minutes of rest over a period of several hours. Lots of other dolphins stopped by for quick hellos and some interaction before moving along.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
I’m away from the sunrise today, wishing you a beautiful day!
60 Seconds of relaxation
The wind and sand was whipping today so I left my cameras in the bag for protection.
The flock used the wind to hang in place bringing us 60 seconds of relaxation.
Take turns carrying the weight
The ocean was more like a glassy lake this morning covered in a romantic pink shimmer. So many dolphins and baby sharks looking for breakfast close to shore.
Mother Nature used her swirly paint brush and doubled the beauty by reflecting on the wet sand.
2 pelicans glided over the ocean, dragging the tips of their wings for fun. Ducks flew in front of the sun heading southbound.
The pelicans and ducks bring us the message of support and ease. They said, “We take advantage of calm weather and enjoy the ease of the elements. We fly together to make the trek easier. Taking turns carrying the weight so we all stay strong.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Play and Silliness to spread smiles
Ahhhhhh, Mother Nature brought us a sweet reflective sunrise using all the romantic colors. A blue heron stealthily walked the beach while a couple dolphins swam close to share grabbing breakfast.
The very small and chatty flock flew in for bath time while the sun came up from behind a fluffy cloud. Pelican Highway had a long line of traffic heading northbound.
Everyone was jumping, a leaping leprechaun, fish and even a dolphin doing a gentle back flip. The message was one of play. The dolphin said, "Join me and let's break into spontaneous silliness to lighten your mood and spread some smiles."
Wishing you a playful day friends!
Fishy fishy in the sea
Leaping leprechaun
Timing and trust
The morning started out reflective with the wet sand mirroring the soft pastels in the sky. As the sun came up a layer of dark clouds rolled in bringing a cozy and misty feeling to the morning.
The color show morphed from a soft and romantic pink and lavender to a vibrant gold and orange glow.
The flock was there but avoided the water with fishermen lining the beach. After sunrise a few pelicans were grabbing tiny fish for breakfast.
One of them said, “I use all my senses to know where the fish are, and I trust I’ll know when to take action. Once I have the little fish my gullet, I quickly life my head so I can get them down the hatch. Timing and trust are my secret powers when it comes to eating.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Unshakable courage
AHHHHH, A beautiful spring morning with a slight breeze, calm ocean and reflective sunrise. As the sun came up the wet sand glowed with the vibrant orange color matching they sky.
The chatty flock flew in early and headed for bath time with a flock of sand pipers. We have 2 contrasting messengers, a soft and sweet sand piper and a tough, strong bald eagle.
Piper said, “I can walk , run and fly. I’m a remind to trust you will know when to walk, run or fly. I recommend getting squeaky clean every day your to keep your intuition clear to guide you.”
The eagle said, “It’s true, I’m fierce. I’m a reminder to step fully into to your confidence. Let your burning desire in you help you have unshakable courage. Be an eagle on the inside and watch yourself soar.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Sand Piper
Bald eagle
Kick it then ride the wave
The sunrise post is later because there was so much wildlife I stayed to play. Dolphin chased fish before sunrise while sharks grabbed breakfast in the shallows and surfed the waves.
Birds of all kinds hovered above the schools of fish popping out of the water.
First light was a gorgeous copper color lighting up the wet sand and ocean. The shrinking flock flew in before sunrise with wings and hearts open ready for another day.
The surfing shark said, “I’m here to remind you to chase your heart’s desire. You might have to kick it a little at first, then the waves will carry you right to you goal. Trust your sensitivity to guide you.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Dolphin speeding toward fish
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode Photos of Baby Dolphin Over 2 Years
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Photos of Baby Dolphin Over 2 Years
I met this little one June 2022 when s/he was a new born. These are photos of the little one from 2022 to this week. I’m in awe I have had the honor of photo documenting the lives of so many dolphins over the past 6 years.
I wrote this 6.7.2022
“I’m calling this baby Pax, which mean peace. The momma is Dailia meaning destiny or a strong branch. The amazing group of ladies at Hubbs Seaward who monitor all the dolphin in the lagoon said this is the 5th baby for this momma, so I thought she literally is a strong branch in the dolphin community.
I wrote this 7.5.2022
“This baby is still young as you can see from the stripes. The stripes are called fetal bands which come from being scrunched up in the mother’s womb. Fetal bands and the dark color slough off after multiple weeks. The stripes give us a ballpark of the age.
Watching the baby this week was truly amazing. 5 days ago, she was just barely getting her nose up out of the water then a few days later she was getting half her body out of the water like a periscope going up on a submarine. Then tonight she totally surprised me when she got almost all the way out of the water! The joy she seemed to experiencing through learning was so fun to witness.”
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Be clear with your goals, you are not alone
Mother Nature used her spring time crayon box this morning bringing us a pastel sunrise. The vibe was gentle and soft with a calm ocean and slight breeze.
A smaller but still chatty flock flew in at their usual time dancing around the sun before bath time. Surfers were coming from everywhere to enjoy the perfect waves. After sunrise I ran into a cardinal couple. The male was quite chatty while the female played peek a boo from the safety of her treehouse.
The female said, “Know when to come out and shine and when to hunker down.”
The male said, “I’’m a messenger of listening to you inner voice. Trust your intuition. Be clear with your goals, stay focused and let the manifesting happen.”
Together they said, “We are also the messenger of your angel loved ones, letting you know you are never alone and loved deeply.”
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Love the one you are with
WOW! Soft fluffy clouds soaking up the colors fulled the sky bringing us a heart opening sunrise to start the day. Venus was visible in the sky for a few minutes at first light.
Warm and cool air mixed with the salt felt calming. The chatty flock flew in just before the sunrise for some much needed bath time.
Piper and her flock walked down the beach grabbing breakfast in the sand. She said, “We highly recommend loving the one you are with. Fall deeper in love with you and your reflection, trust us, it will look good on you.”
“And we are also here to encourage you to dig a little to reach your goal. It may be just below the surface and require a little extra focus to acquire your heart’s desires.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Surrender your fear and soar
Beautiful bands of pink and gold cloud bands filled the sky before the sun came up to greet the day. Wind was whipping blowing the sand and surface of the ocean. When the flock flew in, they used the wind to hold in place extending the morning greeting.
Pelican Highway used the wind to glide with ease southbound above the ocean while a sailboat navigated the churning inlet on the way out to the ocean.
On the way off the beach a dove stopped me on the boardwalk to bring us the message. She said, “I am a messenger of love, peace and new beginnings. If you wish to have a new beginning, I’m here to encourage spreading your wings and allowing the wind to take you to new heights.”
“Take a deep inhale, surrender your fear and get moving, trust me you will love the exhilaration of soaring higher.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Good Morning!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode Momma Sarabi is Back In Town!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode Momma Sarabi is Back In Town!
I was very excited to see Momma Sarabi back in the neighborhood on February 28.
I met her in 2021 when her playful calf came over and started splashing me with his tail. He is the second photo peeking out from behind his mom.
Sarabi has another youngin with her and although it has a similar marking as Simba I think this one os too small to be him. I’m calling her/him Nala. S/he is very playful too! S/he’s the one jumping and tossing a fish.
They were with Daniko and jasper the two male dolphins who I see them with quite frequently.
I’m attaching a drone video of Sarabi with her calf along with Daniko. It’s a long one but you can see Daniko Sarabi and her calf swimming my way when Daniko sees a mullet and goes for the fish.
Sarabi leaves her calf, goes over to Daniko and I swear she said, “Come on, they are filming, we gotta go!” He came along and the three swam by then Daniko went to get the fish.
Click this link to see drone footage of the 3 dolphins
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Sarabi’s Youngin
Youngin’ tosses a fish
Youngin’
Daniko catching a mullet
Sarabi and her youngin’
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Yipppeee Momma Jade is back In Town
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode -Yipppeee Momma Jade is back In Town
Sweet Momma Jade is back in town with her newest calf. I met Jade in April 2019, she comes back to new Smyrna beach every spring time. I believe this is her 3rd baby since I met her.
She is a wonderful momma. When I met her with her first baby Ruby, Ruby was all over Jade, they were inseparable, always kissing and snuggling. Same was true for her second baby, Opal.
This calf is little more independent, I hope to see the belly soon to find out the gender. I’m leaning toward Topaz for this little nugget.
Momma Jade is the most photographed dolphin I have, she often gives me great opportunities to snap her beauty and athleticism.
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Momma Jade
Jade, her youngin, Ocean
Jade and her youngin
Youngin playing with pelicans
Flock together to thrive
Thunderstorms overnight left behind dramatic clouds and cool air. Wind blew the tops of the waves, sending salty spray into the air against the Neapolitan backdrop.
The chatty flock flew in loud wanting to connect. Pixar the laughing gull came up to pose for a few photos while Buddy the herring gull stayed on the ground surrounded but the flock of laughing gulls.
The flock said, “We are here to encourage flocking together with like minded friends. We stick together to not only survive but thrive. Sure we are competitive with each other, it keeps us on our toes.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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