Soak up sunlight to shift your mood
Mother Nature used every crayon in the box this morning—then mixed a few together to create brand new colors. The sky began in deep navy blue before being kissed by streaks of rose, gold, and amber.
By the time I reached the ocean’s edge, the flock was already there, extra frisky in the slightly cooler air. You could feel the energy—playful, alive, and full of possibility.
When the sun finally rose, it melted those colors together into a sultry pink-golden glow, warming the morning and lighting up every wave.
The gulls, wings and hearts wide open said, “We highly recommend soaking up a little sunlight today to shift your mood. Just a few minutes outside can lift your spirit, boost your serotonin and your immune system.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
Manatee Lovin’
Good Morning! We had a beautiful overcast wet and gray sunrise. I thought a manatee hug fest would brighten your day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Wide Angle Versus Zoom
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Wide Angle Versus Zoom
This video show Daniko chasing fish toward the camera. The first clip in the wide angle lens, the second clip is the zoom.
You can really feel the power and speed in the wide angle clip.
Ponce Inlet Watersports was there to take in the fun too!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Slowing it down to start the week
Good Morning! Good news is the rain was gone before sunrise, but no internet this morning so I'm sharing a calming sunrise with the flock. Slowing it down to start the week
Wishing you a peaceful Monday!
Listening to your inner voice is your superpower
Good Morning! The wind was strong today as we await rain and cooler weather blowing in from the north. The pre-dawn sky wore a deep lavender glow before shifting to a gorgeous pink canvas that greeted the rising sun.
The flock was huge this morning—darting off and back again with a whooooosh! In the middle of all the movement, One Legger hovered calmly, leg tucked up as he navigated the gusts like a pro.
He said, “I use the wind beneath my wings to hang in place. I know when to push forward, when to hold still, and when to protect myself. Strength is listening to your inner voice—it always knows what you need.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS ~ I’ll be at Outrigger Tiki Bar & Grille today from 11:00–4:00 with 2026 Calendars. A perfect day to grab lunch, watch the rain, and enjoy a beautiful view—stop by and say hello!
One Legger holding up his leg to avoid a accident
herring gull
Healing is happening
Wow! The wind was whipping again today, giving the flock the zoomies against an incredible light show. The sunrise began soft and sweet, but quickly transformed as golden light flowed from beneath the clouds while pink streams of light poured out the top like a fountain of love from the sky.
Eventually the golden show took over the sky filling the air with heart expansive beauty.
BPX, a laughing gull who showed up last year with hospital bands is back this year and looking good. Pixar the laughing gull hung in place above giving us a new perspective of his leg.
Both birds said, “Life can be bumpy, sometimes we need support, other times we are overcoming obstacles one day at a time. We recommend soaking up the sunshine and being patient with yourself. Healing is happening even if you can see it.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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One Legger and flock
Pixar a laughing gull
Pixar
2026 Calendars are here!
The 2026 Calendars are here! They are Spot the egret tested and flock approved!
They are available online at www.shelleylynchphotos.com
I'll be at Outriggers Tiki Bar and Grille this Sunday October 26
11:00am - 4:00pm Stop by and say hello!
I’ll be at Outriggers on Sunday November 2 and other Sundays as well.
Friday sunrise is previous post
Spot the egret tested
Flock approved
Shift your perspective to reveal new insight
Ahhhh, the sunrise was for the birds this morning—literally! Hundreds of gulls filled the sky, some migrating through, others the familiar daily crew.
The pre-dawn sky glowed with a bronze and pink palette, while the wind whipped across the ocean, giving the flock a lively case of the zoomies.
As a group of gulls hovered above, their wings open and steady in the wind, they shared this message. “We bring the reminder to look at life from a different perspective. When things feel stuck or confusing, rise above it. Shift your angle. A new view can reveal what you couldn’t see before. There are always more possibilities, keep your mind open.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Holding up the sun
Walking on sunshine
Speak the truth with kindness
Ahhhhhh, the morning was soft and peaceful with a gentle breeze and calm ocean. The world felt quiet, like it was still waking up. But once the flock flew in, that peaceful hush turned into a lively chatter with joyful voices greeting the day.
The sun rose from behind a thin cloud, sending out warm rays of golden light that wrapped around us like a hug. The flock danced around the sun as if celebrating another beautiful sunrise gifted to us by Mother Nature.
On my walk back across the boardwalk, I met someone new, a Catbird. My very first Catbird. She perched with a serious look, leaning in as if she had a very important message.
She said, “Catbirds are communicators. We teach the power of voice. Choose words that carry truth, but season them with kindness, for yourself and for others.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Catbird
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: Nesting, Snacks & Playtime
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: Nesting, Snacks & Playtime
Skylar, our resident osprey, was busy today—like mama-on-a-mission busy. She spent the morning searching for long sticks and hauling them one by one back to her pole. I’ve known Skylar since 2018 and I’ve never seen her nest-building before.
Over the last two weeks, several new ospreys and even a few bald eagles have flown in for the winter season. This means Skylar has been doing a LOT of screaming lately. Every time another bird of prey dares to enter her airspace, she lets them know loud and clear, “Get off my lawn! This is MY territory!”
Normally she would chase them off with a dramatic aerial show, but today she had more important things to do—nest first, drama later.
Meanwhile, Charley and M stopped by, Whisper and Ocean cruised through, and Cliff arrived with two friends. They grabbed lunch, played with mangrove seeds, and enjoyed some relaxed hang time—just another beautiful day in the lagoon.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Got bugs?
Mother Nature used fog to paint a dark and sultry sunrise today. First light slipped in gently with purple and red tones before the fog rolled in, wrapping the shoreline in a salty, mysterious blanket. When the sun finally rose, half-hidden behind the horizon, it felt like we had been transported to another world: quiet, moody, and beautiful.
The flock flew in chatty as usual, ready for our daily connection time. One of the laughing gulls sauntered over to say hello. I noticed a few little bugs below his beak and asked him about them.
He said, “I don’t feel like getting squeaky clean today. When we’re tired or not feeling our best, we sometimes avoid self-care, even when we know it will help us. I’m here to remind you—those are the days it matters most.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Your heart is your beauty
45 minutes before sunrise, pink rays of light streamed into the sky and wrapped around Venus like a cosmic embrace. The chatty flock flew in, wings and hearts open, ready for our daily bath time.
When the sun finally rose from behind the cloud on the horizon, it looked like a light volcano — white light bursting from the top and spilling into the morning.
After sunrise, a solo pelican flew in to hang out. With his wings stretched wide he said, “Look how beautiful I am with my wings and heart wide open. Showing off your heart is the secret to being beautiful."
"And if you don’t feel like spreading your wings just yet, that’s okay — give yourself a little shake, reset your energy, and soon you’ll be ready to lift up, open and feeling free.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Shake it like a Polaroid picture
Enjoy the stillness between breaths
Mother Nature brought us a serene and soothing sunrise to start the week. Subtle rays of white light streamed from behind a cloud on the horizon, gently waking up the sky.
The waves called to the surfers to come play while the flock gathered in the shallows for bath time, getting squeaky clean and ready for the day.
After sunrise at the lagoon, a familiar winter visitor glided in after sunrise, the graceful blue heron. He joined Spot the egret for a little breakfast hunt and a quiet moment of connection.
The blue heron said, "I’m a reminder to find balance. Take your time today. Be patient with yourself and gentle with others. Slow down and enjoy the stillness between each breath.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
make space, something new is ready to flow in
As I walked to the beach, the waning moon and Venus glowed close together in a soft pink sky, ushering in the energy of a new day. A chatty flock of laughing gulls, sandpipers, and ruddy turnstones flew in for their usual morning ritual bath time.
Among them was One Legger, looking strong and beautiful as always, balancing life with grace. Today, One Legger, the waning moon, and Venus came together to share a message today.
One Legger said, “These last few days of the lunar cycle are powerful. The waning moon helps us release what no longer serves us, and Venus brings love, beauty, and harmony. Just like our bath gets the bugs off, this cosmic energy gives you an extra boost to cleanse your life—inside and out. Let go. Make space. Something beautiful is waiting to flow in.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Lead with an open heart
Lean in
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Male Dolphin Fish Fest
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Male Dolphin Fish Fest
Ocean a male dolphin was enjoying mullet and a snook!
He was in the lagoon with his bestie.
I'm often asked how to identify the dolphins. Their dorsal fin is their fingerprint. Ocean has a rope entanglement scar near his blowhole and a bit lower as well.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Mullet
Mullet
Snook
Stay steady to navigate the waves
The ocean was churned up this morning, wild and moving with purpose. Waves tumbled in hard, crashing over themselves as if releasing pent-up energy from deep within.
The sky wore a wintery dramatic blanket of clouds, layered in shades of slate blue and silver, letting only a sliver of golden light peek through along the horizon.
A pelican looked for breakfast in the waves while the laughing gulls chatted it up on the beach.
The pelican said, “Yes, the waves are strong, so I remain calm inside and go with the flow. Staying steady is how I navigate the strong waves. Even when life churns around you, trust your inner guidance—you’ll always find your way."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Trust and connection
The wind was whipping, the ocean was churning, and the clouds and sun came together to create a dramatic, stunning sunrise.
The flock was quietly resting on the beach until one of them suddenly signaled, “It’s go time!” In a whoosh, they took flight.
They said, “Listening to your gut about taking action is key. We don’t always know why we need to move, but we trust it and go.”
After sunrise, 2 male dolphins, Charley and M were in the lagoon enjoying breakfast. Charley swam over to connect — not through sound, but through presence. He reminded us how communication comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s not words, but a feeling… a knowing. The quiet connection that says, “I see you. I feel you. All is well.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Connection
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Lagoon Lullaby
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Lagoon Lullaby, Dolphins Resting
This is one of my favorite videos. Daniko and Jasper are best friends, together they hunt, hang out, and rest.
Dream Big from your heart
As I walked to the beach in the pre-dawn sky, I could see the shimmering remnants from the latest launch — shaped like a heart just below brilliant Venus.
Gusts of wind gave the flock the zoomies as they darted off and back several times. When the sun finally rose, we all headed into the ocean for bath time.
Pelican Highway floated above the glowing horizon, wings spread wide, using the wind to hover and scan the waves for breakfast.
The heart-shaped remnants, Venus the planet of love, and the golden streaming light came together bringing us the message today.
“Let your heart shine bright. Let your imagination go wild. Passion and creativity flow from your heart, the same way someone once dreamed of sending a rocket to space, you too can dream big and manifest the what you think is impossible into reality.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A beautiful handwritten note from Wyland, the world-renowned Artist of the Sea.
When one of your artistic heroes celebrates your work…
I’m deeply honored and humbled to receive this beautiful handwritten note from Wyland, the world-renowned Artist of the Sea.
“Shelley Lynch has written and illustrated an amazing, timeless adventure story for kids of all ages. Thank you for inspiring us all!” — WYLAND
THANK YOU, Wyland, for your kind words and for inspiring millions to love and protect our oceans through your breathtaking art. Knowing that you found Pip’s Fishy Adventure amazing means the world to me.
Learn more about Wyland and his incredible work at https://www.wyland.com/the-artist/
You can find Pip’s Fishy Adventure on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com
May Pip continue to remind us all that kindness, courage, and connection make waves that ripple far beyond the shore.
