Be a beacon for peace
WOW! It was a gorgeous and powerful morning! As I walked into the ocean the current was strong the waves were beautiful as they soaked up the colorful light. The power of the ocean washed away any stress and tension in my body.
A small flock of seagulls flew in after the sunrise, hanging high in the sky bringing the message of getting the birds eye view. They said, “A different perspective can give you new information about a situation.”
On the way to the beach I ran into 2 doves on the sidewalk. They said, “We are in your path to bring the message of peace. When life feels hectic we recommend taking a few deep breaths, surrender and allow things to unfold organically. By being peaceful you send out energy ripples of peace to others. Join us in being a beacon for peace.”
Wishing you a lovely day friends!
Open to Infinite possibilities
With rain just before sunrise, Mother nature brought us a moody bluesy, dramatic sunrise. Storm clouds lined the horizon as silver light shimmered across the ocean. A cool wind was blowing making it feel more like a Florida Winter day rather than a spring morning.
The flock of seagulls flew in to say hello. Many of them had black heads which means it’s time to leave and go north. I asked them why they were still here and they said, “It’s colder north of here, so we delayed our departure. We find it helps to go with the flow rather than go with how it supposed to be.”
After sunrise, the dolphin, Momma Jade, along with several dolphins friends and 3 pelicans came in to enjoy the breakfast buffet. They said, "Go ahead and take a time out to hug. It will boost your immune system."
A crow was chatting up a storm on the dock nearby. He scored a sandwich for breakfast bringing the message of being creative with resources.
He said, “I’m very proud of my ingenuity. I believe in thinking outside the box because then there are infinite possibilities for me. I highly recommend being open to things working out even better than you expect!”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
First Light
Take a minute to hug, it’s good food for the soul
I scored a sandwich for breakfast!
Expect the unexpected
It was a stunner of a sunrise with a light breeze, calm ocean and lovely pretty in pink color pallette. A few seagulls flew in feeling frisky. One looked like she was walking on sunshine full of joy. A large flock of Ruddy Turnstones flew in feeling happy too!
Pelican Highway was jamming too, with traffic heading northbound using the waves to carry them down the shoreline.
The almost new moon was bright in the sky as the sun came up. On Saturday we have our second new moon of the month with a solar eclipse.
New moons bring the energy of new and fresh starts, when it is accompanied by a solar eclipse, it is supercharged. This combination sets in motion the potential for new things to manifest and quickly and out of the blue over the next 6 months.
Rootie, one of the ruddy turnstones went running into the water with wild abandon. She said, “I know the power of getting squeaky clean. Getting the bugs off makes me feel so happy and light. I highly recommend letting go of the bugs you don’t need. Regular debugging can help handle the energy of the new moon.”
A box turtle was trekking across the rocks as I walked to the beach. He said, ”Not to worry if the moon and eclipse feel rocky, just take it one step at a time. Slow and steady will get you to your destination.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Walking on sunshine
Sometimes the road is rocky
Pelican Highway
Tales from the Lagoon ~ An update from Pippa
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- An Update from Pippa the Pelican
Hi! I’m Pippa! If you are just tuning in, I tried to eat a filleted sheepshead fish in March and well, that didn’t go so well. I call those fish the pokey fish because it has spikes! Those spikes got stuck in my gullet. As you can see from the photo where I’m showing off my gullet, I’m lucky my gullet didn’t tear.
I was in quite a pickle until the nice hoomans picked me up and took the pokey fish out for me. Phew! I got to tell you, 6 hands in my gullet was a bit overwhelming. It took 10 days to be back to myself but I’m good as new now!
I visit Shelley almost every day sometimes I stay a few minutes, other days I like to stay all day. I have my very own pole where I wait for her. It’s a great spot for naps in the sun too.
I am trying to be more social with other birds. I have to say birds are interesting. My advice is to keep an eye out for those cormorant birds, they are pretty grumpy and very bossy! The pelicans who hang out with the dolphins are a bit too intense for me. So I have a few older friends who have helped me learn how to be a pelican, since I’m still young and all.
I am flying great, sometimes I fly far away and return the next day. Ahhhh, the feeling of flight and seeing the fish below is amazing. I’m still working on my fishing abilities. The other day I thought Shelley’s ankle was a shiny fish, actually I tried to eat her ankle 3 times. Not to worry I didn’t hurt her, she giggled then gave me a lecture about fish and fishing.
She’s always saying, personal space Pippa, personal space. I’m not sure what that means but I think that’s because I flap my wings in her face when we are close.
Not to worry, I don’t approach other hoomans, when one comes near Shelley I fly away. I’m not sure how long I’ll stay but for now, I enjoy the company.
Thank you for the love,
Pippa
A very bossy cormorant
That’s my gullet
My pole
I believe I can fly!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Highlighting Pelican Athletes
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Highlighting the Pelican Athletes
It wasn’t until I started hanging out with the dolphins that I had the honor of witnessing the pelicans in a new and different way. Before the lagoon, I had admired pelicans for their grace and ability to dive bomb from great heights, but now I see them in a whole new way.
Not only are they graceful but they are tremendous athletes. When they chase a dolphin they are focused, mouth (beak) breathing, wings flapping as they follow with no hesitation. They seem to have no fear that they could get snarled by the beak of another pelican, overcome with a wall of water or rammed by dolphin, they just go for it.
It truly is the wide world of sports for pelicans. I tried to choose a few photos illustrating their athletic abilities along with the highs and lows of an elite sport.
Stay tuned for more tales!
So close!
Got it!
Humor creates a shift
A lovely spring sunrise with sweet pastel colors, a clam ocean and light breeze. A scraggly flock of seagulls flew in with lots of personality.
They said they delayed their departure because of the wind. They said, “We prefer to go with the flow, bringing the message of being fluid with life details.”
After sunrise a couple of dolphins and Pippa were hanging out in the lagoon. Pippa said she heard people are asking how she is, she said she share her update later today.
The dolphins bring the message of harmony and balance. They said, “When life feels intense or challenging, remember to use humor and joy to feel centered. Humor is a great way to shift overwhelm to happy, bringing ease to your day.”
Wishing you a joyful day friends!
Stretch past your comfort zone and see what magic unfolds
The wind is starting to ease up but the ocean was still churning like a walking machine. The sun came up from behind the clouds with a golden glow. A small flock of young seagulls flew in to chat.
One said, “Keep your wings and heart open, go ahead and stretch just a little past your comfort zone and see what magic unfolds."
An osprey ready for action brings us the message of being open to take the next step. She said, "Not to worry, when the time is right, the confusion and blur will fade and what you need to see clearly will be evident."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Stretch past your comfort zone and see what magic unfolds
The blur and confusion will fade and clarity will come
Let your heart’s desires take flight
With low tide, the wet sand gave us a mirror image of the sunrise adding to the expansive feeling of the morning. The pre sunrise pink colors were soothing and sweet. It looked like Mother Nature teamed up with Batman using the Bat Ray to stream golden light into the sky giving us a hopeful vibe.
A small flock of seagulls flew in and slammed on the brakes to enjoy the sunrise. They said, “We bring the message of hanging out in place to get a new perspective. The view will help you know how to take action when the time feels right.
2 very chatty ducks flew by saying, “We encourage you to use the seagulls advice and when you feel inspired, move forward. Go ahead, let your heart’s desires take flight. Take a friend with you, it’s fun to chat on the fly.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
PS~. Check out the dolphin fun in the previous post.
Chatty ducks on the fly
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode Playtime is the secret to a happy heart
Tales from the Lagoon~ Play Time is the Secret to Happiness
This week has been amazing for play time! So many youngins flipping, jumping and belly flopping. Everyone was hugging and snuggling if they were not grabbing snacks.
In the first photo, the young dolphin showed us her belly so we know she is a female. Females have openings in the shape of a division sign and males have an exclamation sign.
Each dolphin has a unique personality to set them apart, but the all of them seem to enjoy loads of affection and connection.
Stay tuned for more tales!
The top dolphin is a female
Keeping an eye on you
Safety First….Keeping an eye on my friend
See Life through the eyes of a child
The wind was whipping this morning giving us an invigorating sunrise. The sunlight streamed though the clouds giving us a hopeful vibe to start the day.
A few young seagulls came by to say hello, along with a flock of sandpipers and ruddy turnstones. The water was a bit rough so they skipped bath time today.
After sunrise a baby dolphin popped up to say hello and bring us the message of play. He said, I’m here to encourage seeing life through the eyes of child, remembering the magic all around, the newness of experiences, but most of all the joy of the little things.”
Wishing you a joyful day friends!
A message from the birds for Earth Day
A message from the birds for Earth Day.
Us birds are here to encourage taking better care of the planet. If you see garbage, will you please join us in picking it up?
One of our favorite quotes is from Eckart Tolle who says, "The pollution on the planet is a reflection of our inner pollution."
As we become healthier and more present in the moment, it inspires us to take better care of our environment.
Bird wisdom says, "To celebrate Earth Day, let's join together to make ourselves and the planet healthier."
PS~ Check out the previous post…A pelican hugs a dolphin.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- A pelican hugs a dolphin
Tales from the lagoon ~ Episode- Pelican Hugs a Dolphin
It all starts with a fish….In this series the pelican and the dolphin go for the same fish at the same time! The dolphin was coming up when the pelican was going down, as the dolphin came up he had the pelicans wing around him like a hug.
In a split second the pelican put his wings back as the dolphins grazed the pelican as he glided by on his back. The dolphin got the fish in this round. Thankfully, no-one was injured. truly an elite athletic sport.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Pelicans going for the fish on top of the water…..dolphin under the water.
Dolphin coming up while pelican going down
Dolphin getting a quick hug from the pelican
Dolphin glides by the pelican after their quick hug
A message from Penny
Hi everyone!
If you haven't met me, my name is Penny, not to be confused with Pippa who had the pokey fish in her gullet.
I met Shelley in 2018, when she fell in love with my adorable belly. It's cute, right?
We had many long chats on the dock. We got along so well, she made me head of Hooman Relations.
She asked me to let you know that she will will be away from the sunrise for a couple days. She said something about pesky life details. I told her when bugs are pesky I give myself a bath and I feel better, she said that wouldn't work this time.
She also said she had more tales from the lagoon to share until she gets back to the sunrise so stay tuned!
PS~ Check out the dolphin snuggles in the previous post
Tales from the lagoon ~Episode- The snuggle is real
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- The Snuggle Is Real
Momma Jade, a couple other moms and dolphins of all ages were enjoying a huge cuddle fest today. They really know the power of loving, touching and squeezing.
I’m always surprised when the pelicans hang out in the middle of the cuddles. Sometimes there is some splashing and tail slapping but the pelicans don’t seem to mind. They just hang out in the middle of the loving soaking up the happy vibe.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Pelican hanging in the snuggle fest
Pelican still hanging…
Go ahead bite off more than you can chew
With wind and clouds, Mother Nature brought us a dramatic sunrise. The ocean was churning with the waves catching the light. Rays of golden light streamed from the clouds giving us a hopeful vibe.
The flock of seagulls flew in at their usual time along with a large flock of ruddy turnstones. One of the Turnstones stopped to say hello with a reminder to take moments through the day to connect.
After sunrise a blue heron was grabbing breakfast. He said, “I’m here to remind you to stay focused on what you want. If you bite off more than you can chew, take your time, savor the moment and enjoy the success.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Ruddy Turnstone saying hello
Blue heron having breakfast
Shifting to gratitude
With 25 MPH winds the sunrise was more invigorating than serene. The wind created beautiful textures with the ocean and wet sand. Surprisingly, a small flock of seagulls flew in just before the sun came up. They were brilliant. Using their little feet and wings to hold in place.
They said, “The wind is a part of life, we have learned to embrace it and use it to our advantage. Like Star Trek said, ‘Resistance is futile.’ We agree! We have learned when we relax, the wind becomes a resource.”
On the docks after sunrise a chatty bluebird landed on the mangroves nearby. For me, this is a rare sighting near the river. He brings us the message of gratitude, joy and happiness.
He said, “I’m here to remind you to focus on the positive in your life. You see, your happiness is important. By shifting to gratitude, your mood can shift too. When we are happy, we influence people around us. Join me in spreading the joy.”
Wishing you a happy day!
PS~ Momma Jade the dolphin is in the previous post looking gorgeous.
Seagull sunrise
The look I get when I start a conversation :)
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode-Quality time with Momma Jade
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Quality Time with Momma Jade
I've had the great pleasure of quality time with Momma Jade the past 3 days. if you are just tuning in, I met Jade in 2019. As you can see from the photos she is an amazing athlete.
She has been doing some "Human Whispering" as I call it, coming close to the camera, whooshing by chasing fish. She seems to be giving me more photo ops too!
She loves to tease the pelicans and has taught her babies to follow her lead. I know it might sound mean, but they really are playing more than teasing.
As you can see the pelicans are serious athletes too! So many more stories to share from the pelicans and dolphins.
Stay tuned!
Momma Jade looking gorgeous
Momma Jade tosses a fish to the pelican, it went flying over the pelican, landing in the water next to him where he scooped it up.
You can see her dorsal fin has a little chunk missing helping to identify her.
Elite Athletes, the best of the best
Close swim by with a fish in her mouth
Speeding by in waist deep water.
Bumps and bruises are part of living
The morning was dark and cozy with a fluffy cloud blanket hovering above the shore. The soft pastel blue and pink color palette added to the sweetness of the morning. The reflection on the wet sand took the shape of a pink heart giving us a heart opening vibe.
Dolphins surfed the perfect waves as they rolled into shore. After sunrise, Pippa, an immature brown pelican and a mature brown pelican flew in together to say hello. Pippa is the one who had the pokey fish stuck in her gullet on March 23. She came right over to say she is doing terrific!
I noticed her feathers looked a bit tattered in places. She said, “That just means I’ve ben living. Part of being in life means I might get a few bumps and bruises. It’s part of the journey. Good news! I’ve become friends with a mature pelican. He's taken me under his wing and is teaching me the ropes. He encourages us to talk with elders for guidance.”
A pod of dolphin came into the lagoon fast and furious to grab snacks. 2 pelicans greeted them and they all went to grab breakfast together. They bring the message of teamwork and collaboration to make the most out of a moment.”
Wishing you a groovy day friends!
PS~ The cutest baby dolphin and his momma are in the previous post.
Heart shaped reflections
Pippa and a mature pelican flying in to say hello
Look at me, I’m doing great!
Those eyes. :)
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - A Mother’s Love. Quality Time with Simba.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - A Mother’s Love. Quality Time with Simba.
I met the dolphin I call Simba and his momma Sarabi April 2021. Right from the start Simba was a ham, always being silly and joking around. He would swim circles around my legs and splash with his tail (fluke).
I wasn’t sure he was a boy last year but yesterday he showed me his belly confirming he’s a boy! Male dolphins have slits on their belly that look like an exclamation point and the females look like a division sign.
He and his momma, Sarabi are very close. She is patient, a good teacher and fun too. As I watch them, she gives him space to play and explore but she is never too far. They fish together like pros.
Yesterday they came in at high tide and demonstrated their love with lots of cuddles, kisses and a group hug. The affection was tender and sweet. The whole pod was overflowing with love.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Simba
Simba
Momma Sarabi and Simba
Momma Sarabi and Simba
Group Hug
Love, clarity and be bold
Ahhhhh, with a layer of salty fog and soft and swirly clouds the sunrise was extra sweet. The ocean was calm except for perfect waves rolling into shore. A light breeze felt nice against my skin and in my lungs.
The full moon was bright in the sky as it was setting for the day. The flock of seagulls and ruddy turnstones stopped by to say hello while Pelican Highway stopped for snacks just past the waves.
A chatty male cardinal was in a tree as I walked off the beach. When I started talking with the cardinal, he tilted his head and said, “I am here to remind you that everything you do is important. Use your intentions to set in motion what you truly desire. I’m a male cardinal and use my color to stand out, encouraging you to do the same.”
“I’m often associated with loved ones visiting who have passed on. I bring you peace and love, knowing they are safe and sound.”
“I am also associated with relationships and friendships. Together, myself and the full moon are here to help you have clarity about the relationship with yourself and others. Use the power of the moon to help know who to let go of and who to embrace.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
