Finding balance within
As the sun came up the powerful fun moon was setting surrounded by soft clouds. Wispy brush strokes created beautiful clouds across the sky adding to the serenity of the morning.
The full moon brings us the message today. This particular full moon is showing us themes and patterns related to relationships and balance in our life.
This moon encourages us to find equilibrium within ourselves. If an area is out of whack, this moon will show you.
Pippa the pelican showed up with her huge puppy dog eyes melting my heart and added to the message. “Lean into your closest flock-mates to steady yourself. Find the love in and around you. Let yourself flow through any emotions that arise, so you can experience more peace.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends !
Overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams
I am away from the sunrise today but a Spoonbill and a family of ducks said they wanted to be the messengers for the day.
The spoonbill flew in from across the river to look for snacks.
I was pretty excited since this is the only spoonbill I’ve seen in the cover area I hang out. She was very shy but took a few minutes to say, “Even though I am flying solo today I am bird who likes to flock together, using the power of the community for safety and connection."
"I bring the message of overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams. The solution will come to you when the time is right.”
The momma duck and her babies agree with the message of community. She said, “We stick together to feel safe. Step by step we find our way using all our resources and skills for success.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Spoonbill
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode- Synchronicity and Gratitude.
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Synchronicity and Gratitude.
Today is National Dolphin Day and the 5 year anniversary of buying my Canon camera. Talk about synchronicity!
I had no idea back then just how amazing the journey would be. and the magic that would unfold.
I have spent hours standing in the Indian River Lagoon, not just meeting all kinds of wildlife but spending quality time together. Every minute has been memorable.
I am beyond grateful for the dolphins and their connection, my camera and your support! I can't wait to see where the camera takes us over the next year!
Thank You!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Check the previous post for the sunrise from Thursday
Go after what you want
As I walked to the beach I could see the soft clouds soaking up the pretty in pink color. There was a light layer of salty fog filling the air giving the morning a cozy feeling.
The flock of seagulls was extra graceful today, lifting up and back with open arms and feet out. They said, It may feel vulnerable to be this open, but trust us, the rewards are amazing.”
A grackle sowed up, landing on a post near by and looked right at the camera saying, “I am your messenger today.” She went on to say, “I am here to insist listening to your heart and your intuition. I’m a bird that gets things done, reminding you to watch out for distractions so you can stay the course of honoring your heart.”
The seagulls broke into a high speed chase in front of the sun adding to the message, “Go after what you want. Your dreams, goals and desires will thank you for taking action.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS~.A special Tales from the lagoon episode is the previous post.
Open your wings and lean back….
I’m a grackle, can you hear me now?
Excuse me….Can you hear me?
Tales from the lagoon~ Episode- Momma Jade introduces her latest baby!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Momma Jade! Show Me Your Baby ….Again
I’m pinching myself! Momma Jade who I met in 2019 came into the lagoon today with her latest baby. I’m almost positive this baby is a boy, he’s the dolphin in the earlier post who loves to tease the pelicans.
In 2019 when I met Jade. I had only known her a week when I said, “Momma can I meet your baby?” A few minutes later she came up on my left with baby Ruby on her back. I squealed with excitement! Since that day Jade has been engaging with the camera.
Today when I saw her, I said, “Momma Jade can I meet the newest baby?” This time it took about 40 minutes but she swam from the right, stopped about 15 feet away directly in front of the camera and lifted up with her baby on her back. I squealed again!
I am excited to share the photos with you from April, 29 2019 with Baby Ruby and today April 13, 2022 with baby Topaz or Taz.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Momma Jade with her latest baby today. The baby was on top and just sliding off when I snapped the photo
Momma with baby Ruby 2019
momma Jade today before the sun was out.
Momma Jade 2019, a nice sunny day!
Tales from the lagoon~ Episode- Young dolphin teases a pelican
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Young Dolphin Teases a Pelican
Momma Jade and her latest kiddo came into the lagoon for snacks , relaxing and play time this morning. This nugget was in a very playful mood today. I’m not completely certain but I think he is a boy. I’m calling him Topaz or Taz for short.
He was playing with a leaf for 15 minutes, then switched to a mangrove seed for a while. The thing that seemed to bring him the most joy was teasing a pelican.
I’ve watched an adult dolphin swim under the pelicans, giving them a little bump from underneath, then teach the younger dolphins to follow and give the birds a little bump. The mood of the pelican, determines if they tolerate the game.
Today the little nugget, Taz, took the game to the next level. Once the mature pelican grabbed the huge fish, Taz pursued the pelican. The pelican would fly a few feet away and just as he was going to try to eat the fish, Taz would bump him, so the pelican would fly a few more feet, start to eat and….boop! This went 8 times before the pelican flew away, frustrated. As he left I swear he said a loud, "Hurumpf!"
Stay tuned for more tales!
Momma Jade in the background, young Topaz ( Taz) playing with a leaf
Still playing with a leaf
Taz tossing a mangrove seed
Pelican with a large mullet trying to get away from Taz the dolphin who chasing him.
Fast Food, pelican Style….still trying to evade the young dolphin
Stopping for a brief moment only to have the little dolphin give him a boop from under water
So he takes flight again….
Use the waves of energy to propel you forward
Ahhhhhh, a soft and sweet sunrise with a salty breeze that felt extra soothing. The sun came up enveloped in fluffy clouds like a cozy hug. The flock of seagulls, ruddy turnstones and sand pipers flew in together to enjoy bath time.
The seagulls have a couple messages today. As the sun came up they listen up saying, “Open your wings and hearts to let the sunshine in. It will lift your spirits and give you hope for a new day.”
One of the seagulls enjoying bath time wanted to share a message. “First I get the bugs off, then I take a moment to stretch and savor the bug free feeling. This also gives me a chance to wait for inspiration and allow the waves of energy to carry me forward. I find flowing with the waves is easier than swimming against the current.”
After sunrise a dolphin popped out of the water in front of the lighthouse reminding us to be playful. She said, “‘I highly recommend looking for the lighthouses in your life, they are everywhere, you just have to tune in. They can offer guidance and direction on your daily journey.”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
Open wings and hearts
Slowing it down to savor the moment
And stretch
then use the energy of the waves to propel you forward
You are a wealth of fertility
Wow! It was a magical morning with a huge wall of fluffy clouds taking the sharp of flying angels, puppy dogs and so much more. The pre sunrise color show was an amazing pink and lavender that didn’t turn orange until the sun was up and shining bright.
The flock of seagulls was surprisingly large and chatty. Bath time was fun and full of giggles and splashing.
Walking on the boardwalk, leaving the beach I ran into a bunny rabbit was was having breakfast. We locked eyes for several minutes.
She was a soulful being who said, “I’m here to encourage creativity. She went on to say, you are a wealth of fertility, all you have to do is be you. Abundance of all kinds is yours to have, just stop and take in the beauty and love. You see, this moment is creating your next moment, so as you revel in the joy right now, you are creating more joy!” Oh and eat more veggies.
After sunrise, 2 dolphins, Momma Sarabi and Young Simba came to say hello. They were enjoying breakfast when they swam right at the camera to say, “Good Morning Sunshine!” They remind us to take moments to connect and say hello!
Wishing you an amazing day friends!
Tales from the lagoon~ Episode - An Update from Pippa the pelican
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Pippa the Pelican Update
Hi Everyone, Pippa here again. Shelley said all the nice people are asking how I am doing, so here I am to share my progress.
After Shelley shared my story, I played hide a seek for 2 days but I’m back and feeling pretty good. I’m still spending time on the beach in the mangroves and around the dock.
I have ventured into the dolphin lagoon a few times but boy are those mature pelicans rough! And the wall of water from the dolphins should be called the drowning zone not the splash zone. Good thing I like water. Momma Jade is my favorite dolphin, she is very nice to me.
I have a couple of boo boos on my beak that don’t seem to be healing. Shelley keeps saying, “Visualize your beak healing Pippa.” I’m not really sure what that means but I give her the eye melting look and she stops talking.
I visit Shelley every morning after sunrise and evening around 5PM. I also made friends with a very nice fisherman and his grandkids. His kids call me hooky because they took a hook off my neck. I’m still learning a lot, being young and all. Shhhh, don’t tell Shelley, she dons’t know about the hook.
The good news is I’m diving lots, flying great and hanging with a few other pelicans. Oh and I’m a good pooper. I’m getting really strong and big too. I feel loved by so many! Thank you for your well wishes and love.
Stay tuned for more tales from the lagoon!
PS- Another Tales episode is the previous post then the sunrise from Monday 4.11.22
My puppy dog heart melting look
I believe I can fly!
Yup that is me in the middle with the big boys!
Whoa that’s a lot of water! That’s me in the middle…good thing I like water
One of my boo boos
I’m coming!
Shelley giving me my daily inspection and pep talk
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode —Post Sunrise sushi rave
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Post Sunrise Sushi Rave
So many dolphins came in for breakfast after sunrise it was hard to know where to point my camera. Mommas and their kiddos along with a couple of adult males were in attendance.
The first 2 photos are of a dolphin playing with the pelican, tossing up the fish to see who is going to get it. The fish appeared to hang out mid air for the longest few seconds.
The last 2 photos are of a dolphin coming in toward the camera, turning right just a few and a few feet away. I was feeling a little tired this morning and when the dolphin headed my way, the energy was powerful and shifted my mood in an instant. Feeling very grateful!
Dolphin gives the fish a great toss
If only i could use my wings to get that fish, said the pelican
Snacks
Incoming dolphin under water
Quick Right turn
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Know when to take action and when to rest
Mother Nature brought us a simple yet powerful sunrise. With the absence of clouds, the sun was the star of the show along with the flock of seagulls and Ruddy Turnstones. The calm ocean, with no waves, seemed to go on forever, giving us an expansive and serene vibe to the day.
Rootie Tootie, a ruddy turnstone brings us the message of knowing when to fly and when to rest. She said,”I’m a little bird who can fly really fast, the kind that goes 0-60mph in a blink of an eye..…ok, well maybe not 60mph but it feels really fast! I bring the reminder to trust yourself when to take action and when to rest and recharge."
The chatty seagulls bring their usual message of floating above a situation to get a different perspective. They said, "Getting the bird’s eye view really is helpful to seeing things in a new light.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS~ Jane Asher with The Next Room had me on her radio show to talk about the documentary, My Invisible Husband, airing today. The Next Room Radio show
Rottie Tootie aka Ruddy Turnstone
Commit to your hearts desire
Mother Nature wanted to spice things up a bit bringing us a hint of a Florida winter day in the middle of spring. So many birds and dolphins water to celebrate the cold snap and abundant fish.
A pair of dolphins surfed the waves before the sun came up to greet the day. The flock of seagulls was huge like it was a winter day. They were chatty, wings up and ready for love.
Pelican Highway was jamming today! They were stopping at rest stops everywhere to grab snacks. They said, “Dive in! Go ahead, commit to what your heart truly wants and go for it.” The pelican diving toward the sun said, “I highly recommend visualizing the sun filling you up with love and all the energy you need.”
After sunrise in the river I saw Danika the dolphin and friends. I was excited to see Pippa the Pelican who had the pokey fish stuck in her gullet a few weeks ago. She was diving and catching fish along with a few other pelicans. She came right over to say hello, then went back to her friends. My heart was overflowing see her thrive!
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
First lIght dolphin surfing
Seagull sunrise, open your wings and let the light in
Coming in close to say good morning!
Heart shaped wake made by a dolphin
Pippa the pelican diving and thriving.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- More from Momma Jade
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- More from Momma Jade
If you are just tuning in, I met Momma Jade in April 2019. She is one of the most nurturing momma dolphins I have had the honor to watch. She had a baby with her in 2019, I call Ruby and this year showed up with a new baby I call Opal. However I think Opal might be a boy….if so maybe Topaz or Taz? What do you think?
Momma Jade is very affectionate and patient with her kiddos and the other kiddos in pod. She is also very fun and loves to tease the pelicans, however, I noticed her being extra gentle with Pippa. She didn’t bump her or tease her. I think she knew Pippa was in recovery from the pokey fish.
Since we have spend quite a bit of time together she likes to come show off for the camera and is sometimes a little too close to the get the shot.
She also likes to play the mangrove seed game which means she tosses it out in from t of her then either she or the kiddo grab it and toss it up. This game can go on for a really long time or just a couple seconds. I’m not an expert but it seems the moms are teaching the kids the technique to tossing fish while having fun!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Baby play time
Baby play time
Momma Jade grabbing a snack
Mangrove seed playtime
Momma Jade being gentle with Pippa the pelican
Momma Jade vey close
Jade’s latest baby
Saying open to all possibilities
Mother Nature used her wispy paint brush this morning filling the sky with sweet and soft brush strokes. The clouds soaked up the pastel colors adding to the heart opening vibe. At first there was a distinct absence of wildlife but then it was as if a doorway opened and the flock of seagulls, sandpipers and Pelican Highway showed up.
Pelican Highway traffic stopped for snacks at a nearby rest stop. When they started grabbing snacks, the seagulls went to join in the fun.
The message today comes from the birds, reminding us to utilize all our resources. As a seagull stood on the head of the pelican she said, “Think outside the box for available resources. Sometimes, the people or places you least expect can help you reach your goal.”
The pelicans added to the message saying, “Be ready to stop and change directions. Expect the unexpected, while staying open to all possibilities. This way you won’t get stuck in how things ‘should be’ and things you never even dreamed of can manifest.”
Wishing you an abundant day friends!
Seagull standing on a pelican to get breakfast
ERRRRRRRR. Slamming on the brakes
Know when to assert and when to refrain
The wind was chilly this morning, keeping the ocean flat like a pancake. As the sun came up, small waves started to develop. A small flock of seagulls flew in before the sunrise to say hello.
One of them was quite the prankster, flying in with only one leg showing. He landed still just one leg, did a nice stretch then dropped the other leg! He said, “I was doing a little weight training to keep my legs strong, and I bring the message, “Things are not always what they seem. If you are uncertain, wait until you feel more clarity.”
After sunrise a bald eagle was in a high speed chase with an osprey, dodging sailboat masts around the marina. They were both screaming as they made fighter jet maneuvers. A few minutes into the chase, much to my surprise, the bald eagle gave up and flew away.
The bald eagle said, “Just because I can overpower the osprey doesn’t mean I should. Sure, I have the reputation of being a bully but I am here to encourage knowing when to assert yourself and when to restrain. Balance is one way to soar even higher than you think you can."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tree pose, seagull style
Hahahaha, just kidding I’m not One Legger.
Bald eagle in hot pursuit of an osprey
the healing journey of Pippa the Pelican
I have to be away from the sunrise today, so Pippa the Pelican asked me to share her healing journey.
March 21, 2022 was a scary day for me. You see I’m an immature brown pelican which is a fancy way to say I’m young. You see, I was really hungry and I ate a filleted fish carcass of a sheepshead.
This fish has sharp spikes that got caught in my gullet also known as my pouch. I couldn’t get it unstuck. It was awful, but I guess I’m lucky because my pouch didn’t tear. I couldn’t eat or fly so I sat on the edge of the water for a couple days wondering what to do.
I can’t remember if the fish was given to me or if I found it in the water, but either way, I think it’s best if fisherfolk don’t trust us birds not to eat the pokey fish.
6 people came to my rescue, 3 of them held me and had their hands in my gullet to turn the fish around, getting it unstuck to pull it out. It was like having a porcupine in my mouth.
I was weak and nauseous and although it was scary having all those hands on me, I knew they were trying to help. When they got the fish fish out I was so relieved, I flew a few feet away, swam to the beach and stayed there for 2 days.
Shelley and the fishermen said the bird hospital is closed because of a bird flu. Shelley called a bird expert who advised the hoomans to feed me, this of course made me very happy.
For the first 2 days I was disoriented and couldn’t see the fish they were giving me. I slept a lot in a cozy little spot in the mangroves on the beach out of the wind. Shelley sat with me for long periods of time to keep me company. Sometimes we were just quiet together and other times she was giving me pep talks about getting my own fish.
3 days after the fish was removed when I was sitting with Shelley I decided it would be a good time to get the bugs off and so I waddled in into the water and flapped my wings, splashing around in the cool water. Shelley said, it was like taking the best shower ever. She was very excited I was feeling up to grooming. This was a good day!
It took me 5 days to be able to fly more that 15 feet, at first it was hard to get up in the air but when I did, it felt amazing! I couldn’t go very far at first, it took a couple more days to be able to really fly. At this point when Shelley gave me food she would throw it so I had to chase it, but these fish were not alive so I was able to catch them pretty good.
7 days post pokey fish I could really fly! And boy was that a relief. For a bird, being grounded isn’ t a good thing.
One day I was hanging with Shelley where the dolphin were and she said, Why don’t you go see if the dolphins will toss you a fish.” I tried, but those mature pelicans are a bit intense and scared me so I pooped a lot! I've learned only to hang out with the mom dolphins and their kids, it tends to be less crazy.
The turning point in my recovery was when I saw Shelley in the water with the dolphins along with a few fisherfolk on the dock. This was 13 days after the pokey fish removal.
I flew up next to Shelley away from the dolphin mayhem, and the fisherfolk tossed me some little fish out of a net. It was like Pennies from heaven, it was raining little fish.
Something about being stronger and catching live fish gave me a new confidence!
The next day I ate little fish on my own! And I started diving for fish too! I wasn’t able to catch fish by diving but I tried and I tried and I tried. It took me until the next day to be able to dive and catch a fish but I did it! Shelley was there and cheered my success.
I wanted to share my pokey fish story for a couple reasons. First, I love fish, shrimp not so much, so if you are a fisherfolk and toss a fish my way I’m gonna eat it. Please don’t toss us birds those pokey fish!
Also I wanted to share how the compassion of the hoomans saved my life. They were all so nice. So many people came together to give me fish and compassion.
I spent a lot of time sitting on the beach alone, or on the dock. When I was on the dock, no-one yelled at me, they were nice enough just to walk by.
Everyone was very kind and I’m grateful. I learned how healing takes time. I thought once the fish was out I would be good as new, but it really was a journey to have my mind and body recover. I believe the secret to a happy life is patience, compassion and fish!
Wishing you a happy day friends!
The day after the pokey fish, I’m still tired and disoriented.
3 days post pokey fish in my safe place where I can rest
2 days post pokey fish, I can fly short distances close to the ground.
9 days post pokey fish
12 days post pokey fish and I’m looking good!
14 days post pokey fish and I’m getting a fish on my own!
12 days post pokey fish with my friend Shelley
Embrace the change in and around you
A gorgeous spring sunrise featuring a giant dragonfly cloud before the sun came up to greet the day. When I saw the cloud, I thought how great it would be to see a real dragonfly too....and one showed up! It had cool stripes just like the sun.
The dragonfly brings the message of transformation and change. She said, ”Embrace the change in and around you. I am here to remind you to bring more lightness and joy into your life during transition.”
After sunrise, A pod of dolphins came in to play. Momma Jade and her newest baby Opal wanted to connect along with a few other babies. Baby Opal tossed up a stick said, “Step out into nature and play! Nature has all kinds of ways to be silly and light.”
Have a wonderful day friends!
Playing the stick game
You have the power to soar
Mother Nature brought us another stunning spring like sunrise. The breeze was salty and soft against my skin. The haze added to the serenity of the morning. A small flock of seagulls, a few ruddy turnstones and sand pipers stopped by to enjoy the sunrise but skipped bath time.
Just after sunrise, an immature bald eagle flew by while a school of fish jumped in unison. The bald eagle said, “I represent resilience and stamina bringing you the message of keeping the faith when the journey feels difficult. You have the power to soar higher than you believe.”
I am also a symbol of leadership and authority. And although I can be a bully, I bring the message of using your power for good. Be the good you want to see in their world and the sky is the limit.”
The fish said, “School isn’t just for leaning but when we stick together we find comfort and safety. And look how cool we look jumping together, the power of many is a real thing.”
Wishing you a beautiful day!
Immature bald eagle
Fish Fly
Tales from the lagoon~ Episode - Dolphins gives fish an epic flight
I was pretty excited to see a couple male dolphins I haven’t seen since last summer. They were having a blast with each other, boaters and the pelicans.
In this series the dolphin gives the fish an epic toss while the pelicans align themselves to catch the fish while the dolphin patiently waits….
The fish was practically in the pelican’s gullet but somehow he missed it?! Then the pelican lunged full on, under water trying to grab the fish but the dolphin had already picked up the fish and left the scene. The pelicans looked around as if saying, “What just happened?”
Stay tuned for more tales!
Dolphin gives a fish an epic flight then waits….
The pelican is going to get the fish, right?!
The pelican missed the fish on the way down, so he lunged forward to grab the fish…..
“What?! The dolphin got the fish?! How did that happen?” said all the pelicans.
You have all the resources you need
Ahhhhh, a lovely spring sunrise with a pink and orange color show thanks to the huge sun coming up free from clouds. Just a handful of seagulls are hanging around. The waves were perfectly formed beckoning to the surfers to come play.
A stingray and a pelican came together to bring us a combo message. The stingray brings the message of knowing you have everything you need to move forward. She went on to say, “Doors are opening, you just have to move, use your senses to know which direction to go.”
The pelican with attitude chimed in saying,”Let go of the feelings of lack, you have all the resources inside you to reach your goal. If you feel off balance, spend time with your flock to feel centered, giving you strength to fly forward.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Can you hear me now?
