Resilience for a new year
A heavy layer of wet and thick fog enveloped everything as I walked to the beach. The fog brought a palpable and serene stillness with it. Without a visible sun the morning was more like a black and white movie unfolding.
I was excited to see what message Mother Nature for us to end the year. The ocean was flat like a lake and although visibility was low, the shark swimming in the shallows was easy to spot. She was enjoying cruising in the waves looking for snacks.
The shark brings us the reminder to use your sensitivity to guide you moving forward. She said, ”Embrace change, trust your instincts to know how to swim forward. Take action, you got this!
All the seagulls from the year stopped by for an extended bath time and connection courtesy of the calm ocean. Hook, One Legger, Twinkle Toes, Peg and the rest of the flock wanted to bring us the message of resilience.
They said, ”We know this year has been a wild ride for many. We remind you to keep the faith, embrace your strengths, know you are more resilient than you may think. Start the new year with your wings spread and hearts open ready for the next adventure.”
Wishing you a very Happy and safe New Years Eve.
Hook the seagull
Spread your wings and lead with your heart
Tales from the lagoon ~ Mangrove seed play
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Mangrove Seeds Are All the Rage!
The lagoon was like a convenience store with dolphin running in to grab snacks then leaving and popping back in again later. Later in the day a group of youngins and their moms swam in to spend some time. The moms know the area is kind of protected from boats so the youngins can play while the adults grab snacks and relax.
The youngins took advantage of the mangrove seeds and played what I call “The Stick Game” for the at least 30 minutes. Sometimes they play Keep Away but today they were throwing it in the air, chasing it then tossing it up again. Then they would roll around with each other a bit before returning to the stick game. It never gets old seeing them experience so much pleasure with a mangrove seed.
Skylar the resident osprey was very active today, practically screaming all day at ospreys and bald eagles entering her air space. Oh the drama! Stay tuned for more tales…coming soon.
Keeping an eye on the mangrove seed
Being adaptable brings success
Inhale, Exhale, Repeat.
Mother Nature bought us a pretty in pink sweet sunrise. The ocean and breeze were calm giving us a warm and soothing start to the day. The sun came up looking like a big easter egg warming the temperature almost immediately. The textures and reflections added to the beauty of the morning.
So many birds today! Pelican Highway traffic was stopping often to grab snacks. The flock of seagulls flew in at their usual time for some much needed bath time. We are all enjoying the warmth before the cold snap heads our way.
Piper the sandpiper was enjoying bathing in the shallow tide pool. She said, “Us sandpipers know when to fly and when to walk or run. We fly close to the ground so we are ready to hit the ground running toward our goal. We can change directions quickly. We bring the message of being adaptable, open to change and going with the flow.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
One legger and crew
Play helps boost your immune system
Surf’s Up!
It was another calm and sweet morning with a pretty in pink pre sunrise filling the sky. The flock flew in to enjoy bath time. Some of them seemed a bit tired and were looking to steal a catnap. Ruddy turnstones and skimmers were also enjoying some quiet time before the day gets busy.
Another magical morning, with a calm ocean except for perfect waves close to shore the dolphins were enjoying cuddling and playing in the waves as the sun was coming up. They bring the message of play. They said, “Take a time out from the daily grind to enjoy a little play time. Play releases endorphins that lift your mood and boosts your immune system too!”
Wishing you a day filled with moments of joy.
Keep Plodding - Go toward what is inspiring and energizing.
It felt more like a spring day with a calm lake Atlantic, slight breeze and pastel colors. The flock of seagulls flew in cutting through the quiet with a lot of chatter from the huge flock. A small flock of skimmers flew by barking as they passed.
2 mergansers ducks arrived to the lagoon about a week ago. They flew by this morning, bringing us the message of paying attention to our surroundings. They said, “Us ducks know sometimes we move swiftly and other times we are plodding along at a steady pace.”
“We bring the message of knowing when to take action and when to wait. Whether fast of slow, we bring the message of staying the course.”
Keep plodding along with your current project. If you are not sure of your direction, go toward what feels energizing and inspiring.”
Notch the dolphin stopped by to relax and enjoy the calm waters. He grabbed an occasional fish but mostly enjoyed just chilling and said, “Staying the course means taking time to rest to keep the batteries charged and ready for action when the time is right."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Unexpected Play!
WOW! The morning started with a thick and salty layer of fog. The sun eventually burned through the fog bringing us a sweet pastel sky. The flock of seagulls flew in at their usual time and we enjoyed playing in the waves, getting squeaky clean.
A few minutes after bath time, several dolphins stopped in front of our spot and began to play! I could feel they were about to fly....and they did!
They bring us the message of unexpected play. As they rolled around they said, "We bring the message of leaning into each other for support, connection and love. Play and love each other because it’s fun!"
Wishing you a playful day filled with love!
Shake it off and go again
First light was very serene with a palpable stillness. A deep orange fading into lavender and light a blue color show filled the sky. The ocean was flat with waves starting to build as the sun started to come up. The small waves were catching the pastel light as they rolled in very close to shore.
So many seagulls today! Hook the seagulls flew by super close to say good morning everyone! Pelican Highway was packed as well. It seems our winter snow birds are arriving more and more by the day.
In the river after sunrise, Notch, my dolphin friend sauntered by to say hello. At the same time Skylar the resident osprey went for a fish but missed. When she came up, she closed her eyes (technically it’s called a nictitating membrane) and gave herself a good shake.
She went on to say, “I don’t always get my fish. The trick for me is to take a minute, shake off the last attempt and go again. It’s important to keep trying even when I’m tired or frustrated. Eventually I’ll grab my goal, in the meantime I’m learning what works.”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
Stillness at First Light
Hook the seagull
Kisses with a light green flash
Pelican Highway was jamming
Skylar giving herself a good shake
Tales from the lagoon~ Episode- more from the sunset party
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode - More from the Sunset Party
Last night several moms and their calves came in for a sunset party. Momma and River, Momma Remi and Roo, Speed Racer, and a couple I don’t have names for yet. Even Uncle Larry was there!
The youngins were popping up all over the place. They were constantly playing, rolling around with each other or a parent, never stopping to rest. It felt like they were celebrating.
One of the adults jumped out of the water super close and I squealed and the people on the dock were very excited too as you can see by their faces in the photo. What a gift they gave everyone, sharing their happy vibe for all to bask in.
Stay tuned for more tales!
youngin’
A momma
2 babies playing together
I was just a second too late to get this adult dolphin out of the water
Mom and baby
Mom and baby
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode _ Family fun at sunset
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Family Fun at Sunset!
The party started around 4:30pm and didn't end until sunset. Love and joy filled the air as the dolphins leaped and frolicked the entire time.
At one point there must have been 10-12 dolphins, I didn't even know where to point the camera. Love, joy and awe filled the air as the crowd on the nearby dock gasped with awe and I squealed with excitement.
This series of photos is of the moms and their calves playing. The youngins were having so much fun playing with each other, and the adults. There was even a game called toss the mangrove seed with pure joy.
When the adults were not playing with the kids, they were enjoying lots of affection, jumping and snacks.
More from the party later, stay tuned!
Sunrise from 12.25.21 is the previous post.
Go ahead, Make a splash!
AHHHHHH, a peaceful and stunning sunrise with a light breeze and a lovely color show. I couldn’t hear the clatter of reindeer over the squawking of the flock of seagulls who flew in being very cute this morning. We enjoyed more bubble bath time and lots of laughs.
Pelican Highway traffic was moderate, enjoying fishing off shore and riding the waves in both directions. The skimmers, sandpipers and ruddy turnstones all joined in soaking up the warmth and beauty.
After sunrise 2 dolphins came in to grab snacks. On is the dolphin I call Speed Racer, she loves speed! She brings the message of making a splash. She said, “When you make a splash, you send out ripples of joy to others. Us dolphins make great water art when we chase fish, bringing the reminder, there is beauty in everything.”
Wishing you a beautiful splash kind of day friends!
The look of pure joy from the flock. :)
Giggles are good for the soul.
Zoom zoom, a dolphin I call Speed racer making a beautiful splash.
The journey of a whale
A website called www.happywhale.com keeps track of the whales using images from photographer. How fun is this to see where they have been?! Humpback Whale CRC -15774 hugged the coast while Four Mountains seemed to be exploring the ocean.
12.24.21 Sunrise post is the previous post.
Trek for CRC -15774
The trek Four Mountains took
Reconnect to your hearts desire
It was a gorgeous morning with a light breeze and warmer temperatures. The big ball of light came up filling the sky with a bright, buttery yellow glow. The flock of seagulls and I enjoyed bath time at our usual time.
The excitement of the morning was seeing 2 eagles! A mature bald eagle was in hot pursuit of a juvenile bald eagle. Surprisingly the mature bald eagle gave up and retreated while the youngin’ went to irritate Skylar the osprey by invading her air space.
The eagle brings us the message of reconnecting to your hearts desire. When you rest deeper into your heart, you will find you feel lighter and happier. Eagles fly above using their impeccable vision to see all. Reminding us to use our vision of intuition and our eyes to know what is true. As if that wasn’t enough, the eagles said, “We represent courage, leadership and strength. Embrace your inner eagle and go for it.”
Wishing you a an amazing day friends!
Skimmer sunrise
Skimmer sunrise
Mature bald eagle in hot pursuit of a juvenile eagle
A cold elf wishing you peace
Look outside the box
First light illuminated the sky with a stunning vibrant orange glow. With minimal clouds Mother Nature brought us a simply beautiful start to the day.
So many birds were out enjoying the perfect start to the day it was hard to snap a photo without a bird in it. Skimmers, the flock of seagulls and piper were all hanging out enjoying the morning. The sea foam was churned up from the waves making it look like the flock was having a bubble bath.
The ring billed seagull was very chatty today bringing us the message on behalf of all the gulls. She said, “I’m a reminder to look at life from a different angle which can give you a new perspective. Us seagulls are very creative and encourage looking outside the box for a solution. Use all your resources to soar above any problems, remembering everything is purposeful.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Ring billed seagull
Skimmers in the air, seagulls on the beach
Jazzy Dolphin Time
These 2 were so sweet, just laying around being groovy. I added a little music inspired by Barry White kind of vibe. I recommend turning the sound on.
Flocking together for comfort
The beach looked like winter wonderland with the whipping wind grabbing the tops of the waves and sending salty mist in the air. The salty waves contrasting the dark sky gave us what I call Florida. The beauty and power of the ocean was truly breathtaking.
The flock of seagulls flew in hot at their usual time, they spread their wings to halt on a dime and say hello. Despite being cold, they went in for a short bath time. A huge flock of skimmers joined in and we all flocked together to keep warm.
They bring the message of coming together for support. They said, “The power of community is powerful. It’s true, we squabble and bite at each other, but in the end we know we are safer and warmer together. “
Pelican Highway was on the waves breaking further out heading southbound, using the wind and waves to carry them with ease. They remind us to rest into the flow, let the energy provide you support as you surf the waves of life.”
Wishing you a heart warming day!
Gannett arriving from up north.
Skimmers arriving to flock together
Winter Solstice ~ Rebirth
We are having another rainy day here in sunny Florida. I thought I’d post a few photos inspired by today being the Winter Solstice.
In the northern hemisphere, we are experiencing the longest and darkest nights of the year with the least amount of sunlight. The darkness of winter asks us to restore, rest, and go within to find our inner light.
Today marks the time when the days begin to grow longer with more sunlight and will continue to do so until we reach the summer solstice again in June. The sun brings us a message of rebirth, as it stays visible longer, it shines rays of light that nurture and give life.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Angel cloud warming her feet on the rising sun
A pelican Sunrise
Inhale, Exhale, Repeat.
It was another overcast, dark and windy kind of sunrise today. Instead of grey photos, I thought I'd share a Pelican Highway sunrise to brighten your day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Let the flow carry you
The morning started with a dark and sultry fifty shades of grey. The sun stayed hidden giving us a winter looking kind of sunrise. The waves were huge beckoning the surfers to come play….and they did. They were coming from every direction until the water was speckled with surfers.
Even though the sun stayed hidden the vibe of the morning was playful and happy with the surfers and sand pipers. When the sandpipers weren’t resting they were flying in huge flocks down the beach in unison.
One of the surfers brings us the message of opening our hearts and receive the beauty. The flock of surfers bring the message of play and timing. Enjoy the waves, let the flow carry you to your destination.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Open hearted
Go beyond the surface for clarity
With lots of salty fog and balmy temperatures the morning was peaceful and cozy. The pre sunrise sky filled with a breathtaking pink and golden color show. The flock of seagulls was smaller this morning but still just as chatty!
A juvenile gannet was on the beach resting after her long trek from the north. This is called the “Fall Out” season when the snow birds are so exhausted they need to rest to recover.
Gannets are one of the largest seabirds of the North Atlantic, the gannet is gorgeous and a stellar athlete as it plunges into the sea in pursuit of fish.
This beautiful bird brings us a few messages. She said, “Along with taking time to rest, I bring the message of plunging through barriers, go beyond the surface to see things clearly.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
