Look for the silver linings
Yippeeeee! The sun was bright ab beautiful today accompanied by cool weather. Loads of birds today! When a bike passed by quickly the flock flew away as one unit soaking up the sunlight before returning to rest on the beach.
A handful of surfers were enjoying the caramel colored waves. As the sun peeked from behind the cloud on the horizon, it traced the edges in gold, turning an ordinary silver lining into a golden one.
A silver lining reminds us of the good hidden within a challenge, just like sunlight outlining a storm cloud. This morning reminds us that sometimes life offers us not just a silver lining, but a golden one—extra light to guide us forward.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode – Flashback to Baby Sarafina and Momma Sarabi
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode – Flashback to Baby Sarafina and Momma Sarabi
Baby Sarafina swam into the lagoon back in May of this year, and what a treat it was! She and Momma Sarabi spent so much time here, giving me endless opportunities to photograph their sweet connection.
These are a few never-before-posted moments that show just how adorable this little nugget was.
Momma Sarabi and Baby Sarafina have their own gallery on my website, as you’ll see they loved to hug and play out of the water.
https://www.shelleylynchphotos.com/baby-sarafina
Stay tuned for more tales!
what you want from others is showing you what to give yourself
Mother Nature brought us another soothing blue and white sunrise with a passing kiss of orange. Soft rays of white light streamed into the sky from behind the thunder clouds while the flock enjoyed their morning bath time.
The wet sand reflected the pastel beauty, making the morning feel expansive and calm. One Legger used the wind to hover overhead, showing off his incredible balance and flying skills.
On the way off the beach, a very chatty squirrel stopped on the boardwalk to deliver today’s message.
Placing his tiny hands on his chest, he said, “When in doubt, go within. Place your hands on your heart and give it the love and peace it needs. If you are unsure what it needs, remember that what you want from others is often showing you what to give yourself.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tune into your heart and give it what it needs.
Change your view for a new perspective
The wind was whipping again this morning making it easy for the flock of laughing gulls to hang in place while watching the sun rise.
The color show was muted starting off blue and white adding just a soft hint of gold when they sun was up bringing the heat.
With the flock suspended in midair, I snapped photos from underneath, the moon still hanging nearby. They said, “We bring the message of changing your view to gain a different perspective. You see, just the slightest shift can change how you see things. Give it a try and see what you see.”
After sunrise, Uncle Larry, jagger a few moms and their kiddos swam into the lagoon for breakfast and playtime. Stay tuned for the full story.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Wingman
Pixar with the moon
Embrace your superpower, the ability to create harmony
The wind carried a hint of coolness as my feet hit the sand this morning. As the sun rose from behind the clouds, it painted the horizon in a deep orange glow that shifted to gold as it climbed higher.
When events in the world feel heavy or heartbreaking, I turn to nature for comfort. Today I wondered what message would arrive to guide us through these times.
As I was photographing the sea oats and sunrise, I thought of my late husband’s words: “Even in sadness, there is good in the world.” As I turned to walk off the beach, a single dove stood waiting among a sea of yellow flowers. Her soulful eyes spoke volumes.
She said, “Feel your emotions fully. Let yourself grieve, then remember your quiet superpower: the ability to create harmony around you. Every small act of kindness, every choice to respond with compassion, every moment you choose love over fear ripples outward. You are never powerless.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Bird catches Ride to Hospital
My Apologies, this was from yesterday, 9.10.25
No sunrise post today....instead a royal tern gets a ride to the hospital.
At sunrise, a few of us noticed this little royal tern dragging his feathers, clearly struggling. When the flock took off and he couldn’t follow, I scooped him up, with help from a kind visitor and bundled him safely in a towel.
I’m certain this was his/her first car ride. As we arrived at the Marine Science Center, a rainbow appeared next to the lighthouse — a perfect sign of hope for this little nugget to recover. While we waited for the amazing staff to come out and collect their newest patient, a lovely couple snapped this photo of us.
Here’s to this little nugget getting the care he needs and feeling better than ever.
Thank you to the Marine Science Center for all you do for our local wildlife.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
be the peace you want to see in the world
Instead of the forecasted rain, we were gifted a beautifully dramatic sunrise with so many colors!
The huge moon lingered bright in the sky, drifting in and out of cozy clouds while a soft, salty breeze filled my lungs. Every color in the crayon box lit up the horizon, painting the clouds with a vibrant glow.
The very chatty flock flew in early, eager for bath time. Among them stood a young laughing gull whose feathers shaped a white peace sign.
He looked over and said, “I’m here to remind you to be the peace you want to see in the world. Just as the moon lights the dark sky and the sun paints the clouds, you carry the power to bring calm, beauty, and harmony wherever you go.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Peace Feathers
Full moon encourages remembering your purpose
The full moon hung bright and beautiful in the sky this morning, wrapped in soft, cozy clouds as I walked to the beach.
The sunrise was quiet yet powerful, painted in shades of blue, white, grey, and just a hint of pink glowing under the heavy horizon clouds.
Our message today comes from the moon and a duck couple who were enjoying a newly formed pond from the rain last night.
The Man in the Moon said, “This is not an ordinary moon. I am here to encourage letting go like never before and remind you of what lights up your heart with love and passion. Even if you didn’t see the eclipse yesterday, its energy is still here to help you break free of old patterns.”
The duck couple added, “If the energy feels intense, remember to flow with it. Stay grounded and open. Not to worry, you’ll know when to paddle, when to rest, and when it’s time to fly.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A message from Hooman Resources
Hi! My name is Penny the Pelican, I met Shelley long before the infamous Pip the pelican flew in.
I’ve been in charge of Hooman Resources for Shelley for many years. She has flown the coop, which still confuses me because she doesn’t have wings.
Anywho, she will be away from the sunrise and lagoon until Monday hanging with her flock.
She said, “Now Penny, make sure you let them know how much I appreciate them all and that I can’t wait to be back connecting and sharing stories.”
While she is away if you want to check out Pips Fishy Adventure, A True Story illustrated with 56 color photos it is on www.amazon.com www.barnesandnoble.com
And did you know she made a documentary called My Invisible Husband? It’s a short documentary about healing after loss and how Shelley found her camera along with the dolphins.
https://www.myinvisiblehusband.com
Safety brings restorative rest
With a strong breeze and a sky full of clouds, Mother Nature delivered a sunrise that carried the feeling of fall. The flock arrived just as a tunnel of pink light stretched across the blue sky.
The ocean churned and shimmered, soaking up the ever-changing light show while the sun rose through a break in the clouds. So many cloud shapes this morning giving us a day to let your imagination go wild.
The gulls were getting squeaky clean and resting together. The sleeping gulls said, "We find it's best to sleep with friends. When you feel safe, it’s easier to let your guard down and find the deep, healing rest your body truly needs.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Rainbows, Dolphins and Ospreys, Oh My!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Rainbows, Dolphins and Ospreys, Oh My!
After sunrise I hopped in the lagoon when a sun shower came and with it a rainbow that had a subtle double rainbow for a moment. I took the opportunity to take a quick walk on the dock snapping a photo of Luna the osprey in front of of the colorful rainbow then hopped back in the river.
Ocean and Whisper, two dolphin besties were in the lagoon grabbing mullet for brunch. Uncle Larry, Jagger and several other dolphin popped in, chased mullet for a few minutes before heading out leaving Ocean and Whisper to have a private table for 2.
August is generally a little slower with dolphin activity so I am glad to head into September and see what shenanigans unfold.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Lean on me
The morning started stormy—dark grey skies, wind, and rain. But the flock was huge and full of life, reminding me to look beyond the storm. Instead of staying with the grey, I chose to go with a pink theme for the day.
Sometimes all it takes is shifting the lens to discover a softer, brighter way to start.
Wishing you a beautiful day playing with your pod!
Vistors in the sun
Mother Nature gifted us a mystical sunrise today. The pre-dawn sky glowed in soft shades of blue and pink, reflecting beautifully across the wet sand. Clouds stretched and swirled into playful shapes, inviting our imagination to come alive.
The flock of gulls gathered in full chorus, chattering joyfully as they bathed beneath the magical sky.
And then, as the sun rose on the horizon, something extraordinary appeared — figures of people seemed to walk across the base of the glowing sun.
The “people in the sun” carry a gentle reminder: be open to the unseen. When you expand your awareness, the world reveals even more magic waiting for you to notice.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Love between Dolphin Mom and Calf
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Love between Dolphin Mom and Calf
This 90-second drone video begins high above the lagoon, showing Daniko, a male dolphin, alongside Momma Sarabi and her calf Nala.
If you were following the story of Sarabi and baby Sarafina, Nala was her calf before Sarafina.
Stay until the end to see them up close from above and feel their connection. Ah, the heart melting love of a mom and baby.
Drone footage by Focal Point Videography
song is Every part of me by BASHAM
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Rest and patience to feel restored
Ahhhhhh the morning started out very dark with a hint of blue as the color palate. A huge cloud wall on the horizon kept the sun hidden for a ling time bringing us the message of patience.
As the sun came up, soft light shimmered on the ocean and wet sand while the flock of gulls got squeaky clean in the warm water.
One of the gulls laying down said, “Rest is a vital part of healing and restoring. Like Mother Nature said, sometimes patience along with rest is necessary to recharge your body. Let your body’s wisdom guide you toward your best self.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Grounded Yet Free
Mother Nature brought us a soothing overcast morning with a moody bluesy theme before the sun came up to greet the day. With soft white ethereal cloud cover, the golden globe stayed cozied up behind the horizon’s veil.
A huge flock of laughing gulls was extra chatty, ready for bathtime while watching morning come to life. A reddish egret danced along the shore looking for breakfast, flying often to a new fishing hole.
She said, “I have long legs to keep me grounded while my beautiful wings help me fly with ease. Together, they make it possible for me to move with purpose when I am inspired."
"I use my intuition to know when to stay and when to fly. I am a reminder to trust your balance, being grounded and free, so you can move with purpose when the moment feels right.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Especially when life is stormy soak up the light
Mother Nature brought us a dramatic sunrise with every color in the crayon box and a few new colors. Blue, grey, pink and purple came together creating a stormy looking start to the day.
A line of grey clouds hovered above the ocean with occasional lightening illuminating the inside of the cloud. A very loud and chatty flock was already at the edge of the ocean ready for bath time.
When the sun came up it looked as if it had a halo glowing around the perimeter. It gave the ocean an extra long kiss goodbye as it left for the day.
An egret grabbing breakfast spread her wings and said, “When life is stormy like the sunrise that is when it’s most important to soak up the light.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Dinner with the Boys
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Dinner with the Boys
Uncle Larry and Jagger 2 male besties swam into the lagoon for an early evening dinner. Mullet and sheepshead were on the menu. When they weren’t catching fish they were chilling.
Another pod came in for a few minutes to enjoy a quick bite with Uncle Larry before swimming away as fast as they came in.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Launch into what inspires you
The air was cool with a hint of fall on the way, the ocean calm, and the sky glowing pink as the sun came up to greet the day. Clouds cozied up to the rising sun, creating an otherworldly sky for just a few minutes.
A handful of surfers and a solo dolphin rode the perfect waves while Pelican Highway glided northbound in search of breakfast.
After sunrise, a rocket soared into the sky.
The dolphin and the rocket bring us the message today, “Launch into what inspires you and brings you joy. Think outside the box. If you think it you can can create it and have fun in the process.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Dolphin Surfing
