Use the waves to nudge you forward
Good Morning! With rain just after sunrise, I was surprised to see such a gorgeous start to the day! The flock was ready to connect and get squeaky clean before the weather turns cold for a few days.
Wet sand brought us a reflective landscape, offering a calming and heart-opening masterpiece.
A pelican couple floated along, letting the current carry them southbound. One of them used a wave to take off and said, “Use life’s waves to your advantage. Trust the waves even if they are unexpected, harness their flow to carry you forward.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Support with a wingman
Ahhhhh… Mother Nature brought us a serene and soothing sunrise wrapped in a soft pastel palette. The color show was so unique, it felt as if she opened a brand-new box of crayons just for today.
A light breeze and calm ocean added to the peace.
It was quite the wildlife morning! The flock flew in ready for bath time while two pelicans floated in the shimmering waves near dolphins surfing and snuggling.
The wildlife showed up in pairs today — two dolphins, two skimmers, and two laughing gulls.
Together they bring the message of a wingman which includes animals.They said, “We flock together and travel in pods because connection keeps us safe and supported.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends
Dolphin Surfing
Skimmer Duo
Thank you Dennis for the photo
Let the waves roll under you
Ahhhhh… Mother Nature brought us a springtime sunrise with warm temperatures and a pretty-in-pink color show.
The flock was already at the edge of the ocean, ready for daily bath time, while Pelican Highway rolled on down the shoreline.
A solo pelican hopped off the highway at a rest stop to let the waves roll under him, bobbing gently up and down in the water. He said, “The waves are fun! All you have to do is relax and let them roll under you rather than over you. Surrender is key."
The sun rose looking like a striped egg before filling the air with a soft golden glow, ushering in a wave of hopeful energy for the day ahead.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
60 minutes of sunrise in 61 seconds
Good Morning!
Just sharing a video of sunrise this morning
60 minutes of sunrise in 71 seconds.
Have a beautiful day friends!
Use your heart to know what is true
Good Morning
With a layer of salty fog, the morning began almost black and white with a dreamy quality to it. The cool ocean rolled over my feet as the mist filled my lungs, soft and cleansing.
When the sun first appeared, it looked as if it were being squished — an optical illusion created by the atmosphere bending the light. The sun wasn’t actually changing shape, it only appeared that way.
The squishy sun brings us the message today. “When things look different than you expected, use your heart as your GPS. It will always tell you what is true for you. Sometimes life looks distorted at first glance. But clarity comes as the fog burns off.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Let the eclipse burn off what you no longer need
Good Morning!
A fluffy layer of lavender clouds hovered above the shoreline like a cozy fleece blanket at first light.
The sea foam was thick — clinging to the sand and wrapping around tiny feet like soft winter boots. Florida snow, styled by the tide. The birds stood calmly in their foam shoes, grounded and unbothered.
When the sun rose, it poured pink, orange, and gold into the clouds, brushing the flock with warmth. Even though the solar eclipse isn’t visible here in sunny Florida, its presence can still be felt.
One of the gulls, hung near the glow of the rising sun said, “Use the energy of the eclipse today to burn off anything you no longer need, freeing yourself to step into new possibilities.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Florida snow….kidding, just sea foam
Now shoes…..kidding, they are foam shoes - all the rage :)
Trust the pivot if you have to shift
Good Morning
Ahhhhh… Mother Nature began with an open sky, soft and spacious, and then — almost without warning — a layer of clouds rolled in like a cozy blanket wrapping the shoreline.
The light shifted quickly, as if we were gifted six different sunrises in a matter of moments. The landscape kept morphing, reminding us how fluid and alive each moment truly is.
One of the gulls flew close and said, “Expect the unexpected. If you have to pivot, trust the shift. The wind will adjust beneath your wings. You will always land on your feet. The sky may change. The light may shift, not to worry, like us, you are built for movement.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Pivot
One Legger soaking up the light
Stay grounded while things align
Ahhhhhh, Good Morning!
With wispy clouds mirrored in the wet sand, the morning was instantly heart-opening and peaceful. The waning moon glowed brightly in the sky, surrounded by a soft pastel color show.
On my way off the beach, the sun was perfectly lined up within nature’s bouquet, bringing the message of alignment.
Alongside the waning moon preparing for the upcoming solar eclipse, it reminds us that alignment is part of timing — encouraging us to stay grounded and in our hearts with gratitude, trusting that people, places, and opportunities are quietly lining up for the next chapter.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
alignment with your own heart is the greatest love story of all
Good Morning! Ahhhhh… the sliver of the waning moon was glowing softly in the first light as the huge flock flew in, ready to connect.
There must have been hundreds of birds visiting New Smyrna Beach for Valentine’s Day, wings fluttering with excitement as if love itself had taken flight.
We can already feel the energy of the upcoming solar eclipse building, with the New Moon assisting us in personal breakthroughs. Eclipses tend to clear what is outdated and illuminate what is true. They help us realign with our heart’s desires — even if that alignment first requires release.
My wish for you on this Valentine’s Day…. may you open your wings a little wider. May you trust the shifts that are unfolding. And may you remember that alignment with your own heart is the greatest love story of all.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends. 💕
Let’s go for a walk first
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Snuggles, Snacks and Speed
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Snuggles, Snacks and Speed
We know race weekend is here when the Goodyear blimp shares the sky with the birds.
Below the blimp in the Indian River Lagoon, the dolphins snuggled and chased fish while a solo osprey joined in grabbing lunch.
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TGIF!
Trust your intuition
Ahhhhh… the morning felt like spring had quietly arrived. Soft pastel colors brushed the sky and warmer air wrapped around the shoreline.
The flock was already gathered at the edge of the ocean when I arrived, as if they knew something magical was about to unfold. A delicate sliver of moon lingered overhead, soaking up the pink pre-dawn glow.
When the sun rose as a giant golden ball, everything shifted. The flock got the zoomies — darting off and back again, silhouetted against the glowing sky as if play itself had been switched on.
They said, “Be open to spontaneous action. We trust our bird intuition to tell us when to rest and when to leap. You have the same skill — it’s simply a matter of tuning inward.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Be solid, be steady & Shine
A soft layer of clouds hung over the shoreline like a cozy blanket, soothing my nervous system the moment I stepped onto the sand. Mother Nature reached for her pastel palette again, brushing the horizon with gentle light.
In the distance, the channel markers glowed like quiet beacons in the dark. They brought the message today. "Be the channel marker. Be solid. Be steady. Shine."
Simply stand anchored, offering light so others can navigate safely. When you stay grounded in who you, your light naturally affects change. That is your superpower.”
Wishing you a beautiful day!
Olive Oil a laughing gull always looks wet. I think s/he has an oil gland issue.
Play to shift your mood
Good Morning!
Mother Nature painted the sky in soft, fluffy clouds brushed with a pastel palette, giving us a Monet-inspired sunrise.
The flock was huge this morning, enjoying some much-needed bath time and connection.
Two sets of waves rolled toward shore — one further out, one closer in —calling to the dolphins and surfers to come play. The soft light shimmered across the textured ocean- the wind creating art on the water.
A playful pod of dolphins joined the morning magic bringing us today’s message. They said, “Play is essential for overall health. Even just a few minutes of spontaneous fun can shift your mood. We highly recommend it!”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
Surrender
Ahhhhh… with temperatures warming, the morning felt easier to settle into. The ocean was calm, offering up perfect waves that carried Pelican Highway traffic smoothly down the shoreline.
So many birds are in town, soaking up the Sunshine State glow. Peg and hook, two laughing gulls hung in place over the sun showing off their uniqueness. Pelicans gliding effortlessly over the waves remind us what happens when we surrender to the flow.
They said, “Life is more efficient when we relax and let the wave carry us. We don’t fight the motion—we trust the wave to support us.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Peg and Hook hanging
Stand tall, speak bravely and play!
Good Morning! The ocean was loud and could be heard from a distance. Pelican Highway used the large waves rolling toward shore to glide down the shoreline with ease.
When the sun rose it filled the air with warmth instantly. The chatty flock was busy grabbing a bath. Even a royal tern joined in bath time!
So many messages today, a blue jay couple, a ring billed gull and 2 dolphins playing. Putting it all together, the blue jay couple said, “Together we amplify the message of bold expression. We are here to encourage navigating life with truth, confidence and resourcefulness.”
The ring-billed gull said, “I am a confident bird. I stand tall encouraging you to take a step forward with courage.”
The dolphins added, “Yes to being courageous and confident! And remember to play, because play helps your nervous system relax so you can be brave.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Royal Tern
Blue Jays
Staying healthy to be the lighthouse
Good Morning! Another beautiful day in paradise. The wind was a bit chilly as the sun came up brining warmth as it sent golden light into the air along with the promise of a new day.
After sunrise, a couple of dolphins cruised through the lagoon, grabbing breakfast alongside a flock of pelicans. Nearby, a solo pelican paused to preen, the lighthouse standing tall in the background.
The pelican offered today’s message, “Us birds know daily self-care is essential to staying healthy. When we take time to tend to ourselves, we become a steady light, like a lighthouse, guiding others simply by being who we are.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
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Pelican preening with lighthouse in the background.
Tales from the Lagoon ~Episode - Flashback Mullet Party
Tales from the Lagoon ~Episode - Flashback Mullet Party
These are older photos from an epic mullet party.
As you can see the pelicans were right in the mix hoping to get a mullet. Depending on the mood of the dolphin I see them toss the pelicans a fish or sometimes they toss a fish at a group of pelicans and watch the craziness unfold.
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You are not alone
Good morning.The morning was beautiful, with a calm ocean and a glowing sun rising free from clouds. The flock was already at the edge of the shore when I arrived, getting squeaky clean in the shallows.
One Legger came over to say hello—can you feel his/her sweet personality?
A light wind textured the surface of the ocean as it soaked up the deep reds and oranges of the rising sun.
As the sun lifted higher, I could see the outline of people within the light, bringing a message of connection. A reminder that we are not alone. Like the gulls, keeping our hearts open—and our wings open—helps us feel the presence of our loved ones.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Be the warmth to life each other up
Mother Nature brought us a steamy sunrise, courtesy of cooler air meeting warmer water. As the sun rose, it lit up the steam, adding an extra layer of magic to the landscape.
The flock was big and extra frisky—lifting up as one, darting out to the ocean and back. As if on cue, they headed into the shallows for bath time, getting squeaky clean together.
With steam rising, it looked as if the ocean was breathing… exhaling what we call sea smoke. Cooler air meeting warmer water makes the vapor visible, a reminder that warmth naturally rises through the cold.
The ocean reminds us to be the warmth. Like the flock, lift one another up with what’s warm and alive inside you.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Flashback to Sarafina
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Flashback to Sarafina
This was from last spring when Momma Sarabi brought her latest calf Sarafina for a photoshoot almost daily for a month.
Look how adorable this little nugget is!
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