open to changing directions
So many people out to see the beautiful sunrise today! It started with a sweet pink and blue color show, changing to a golden glow as the sun came up behind the clouds to bring us a gorgeous beginning.
Pelican Highway traffic was heavy stopping close by for a snacks. A pelican stopped nearby to surf and grab fish at the same time. He said, “I highly recommend playing in the waves while grabbing snacks.”
After sunrise I ran into a bunch of dragonflies eating a swarm of bugs.
They bring the message of change and transformation. They said, “We are here to encourage being in the moment, open to changing directions quickly when you feel inspired. When you stop to rest, relax your grip to feel steady and solid.”
Just keep swimming
Another gorgeous spring time sunrise courtesy of a sweet color show, light breeze and Sahara sands. A small flock of gulls flew in to say good morning and get squeaky clean.
The ocean temperature was perfect making it fun to get get in the waves and snap a few photos. A shark was also in the waves looking for breakfast. She said, “I’m here to remind you to keep moving forward. Just keep swimming, you’ll find your way.”
When the sun came up, it filled the sky with a vibrant orange glow brining warmth and promise of a new day.
Wishing you beautiful day friends!
Florida waterspout
Good Morning!
I'm away from the sunrise again today...I thought it would be fun to show a water spout that appeared at sunrise a few years ago along with a beautiful sunrise and an egret couple doing their version of the tango.
Have a groovy day friends!
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Enjoy the lull
Ahhhhh, Mother Nature brought us a magical pretty in pink sunrise. The ocean was calm except for perfect waves rolling toward shore soaking up the light show.
Pelican Highway traffic was heavy heading southbound stopping often for snacks in the waves. Surfers were coming from every nook and cranny to enjoy the pelicans in the waves.
One of the surfers waiting on a wave brings us the message of patience and timing. Enjoy the lull between waves, for the quiet in waiting can be restorative.
After sunrise while walking the docks a couple dolphin came over to say hello before moving on. The dolphin said, “I’m here to remind you to be open to spontaneous connections. Like the osprey said the other day, quick connections can be just as powerful as long standing relationships.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Waiting on a wave in the shark bite capital of the world
Pelican Pouch
I'm away from the sunrise today so I thought sharing some fun pelican photos would be a nice way to start the day.
This series highlights their gullet, a stretchy pouch used to catch fish.
What I learned from them this year is they will pick up all kinds of stuff, like trash, seaweed, leaves, and even oyster shells swish it around like they are taste testing then spit it out if it isn't edible.
Playing with trash
Taste testing an oyster shell
Little fish in the hopper
Fish on the fly
eye contact can exchange energy while creating closeness
Inhale, Exhale, Repeat.
Another pretty in pink sunrise with the sun looking like a hot air ballon as it came up tot greet the day. Pelican Highway traffic was jamming heading south bound gliding over the perfect waves rolling toward shore.
The flock of gulls flew in ready to connect and get squeaky clean. An osprey flying northbound looking for fish hovered above looking for fish said, “I bring the message of the power of eye contact. You see, it’s true looking into the eyes of another can bring closeness.”
“Even just a quick connection with eye contact can exchange energy while creating closeness.”
Within you a beautiful day friends!
Osprey
Lean back and enjoy
Mother Nature brought us a pretty in pink kind of sunrise with just a few wispy clouds and a calm ocean. The sun came up looking like a hot air balloon as it kissed the ocean good bye for the day.
The flock of gulls flew in chatty and ready for bath time. One of the gulls leading the way, kicked his little feet out and leaned back saying, “Lean back and enjoy the ride.”
We hit the water for baths time to get the bugs off. They said, “Every day we take a little time to get squeaky clean to support our immune system so we can stay healthy.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Balance Strength and sensitivity
AHHHHHHHH, Mother Nature brought us a reflective sunrise using the wet sand to double the beautiful display of colors and clouds.
Wispy clouds soaked up the rainbow of colors while perfect wave rolled toward shore calling to the the surfers to come play.
A pretty large shark was grabbing breakfast in the shallows bringing us the message of balancing strength and sensitivity.
She said. “I’m here to encourage you to use your inner power to move forward. If you are unsure of how to move forward, explore your environment, use your sensitivities to collect information so you can strike when you feel inspired.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
You have the resources to dig deep
A momma loggerhead turtle just finished laying her eggs as the first glimpse of light appeared. The light stayed low and cozy courtesy of a layered clouds that felt like a cozy blanket.
Momma was definitely the highlight of the morning as she made her way back to the ocean. She brings the message of inspiration, perseverance and pacing yourself.
She said, “Trekking up to the dunes and back is no easy journey, but I know I have to get my future kiddos in the safest location possible. I’m here to remind you to go one step at a time. Rest when you need it, but most important know you have the resources to dig deep when you need it.”
Thank you Momma for inspiring me! It is truly an honor to meet such a wise and beautiful soul.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Head of hooman resources has a message
Hi! My name is Penny, I'm a pelican and in charge of Hooman Relations for shelley since 2018.
I'm here to let you know she is away until Tuesday or Friday. She wanted me to make sure you know how much she appreciates you all. And looks forward to reconnecting!
Have a great couple of days!
Manatees saying Happy Father’s Day
I'll be away from sunrise until Thursday. I thought I'd post a couple of male manatees for Father's Day. Wishing all the dad a happy day!
Look for people who bring harmony
Yesterday was a dark and overcast day so I didn’t take any photos of sunrise.
I was away from the sunrise today so the spoonbill asked to be the messenger today.
She said, "I'm the reminder to be adaptable and creative. Look for people places and situations that add to the harmony in your life. I encourage finding like minded people who bring balance and support to your life."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Another Party Before the Season Winds Down
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Another Party Before the Season Winds Down
We have had some interesting weather with intense storms, clouds, cool and hot temperatures, intense wind and sometimes all I of these in one day. That doesn’t stop the wildlife snacking with loads of splash time.
These are from earlier this week when a storm was rolling in and the male dolphins came in to play and snack. A couple mature pelicans joined in, hoping to grab a fish or two from the dolphins.
Historically the dolphin and pelican parties are long and big March through May and start to slow down in June. I’m looking forward to seeing if that is true this year.
Stay tuned for more tales!
keeping an eye on his buddy who is under water
Close with Pelicans
So, Do you come here often?
Zoom Zoom
Tune into others
The sand was still wet from the rain overnight. A chilly breeze, calm ocean and swirly clouds set the tone for a beautiful start to the day. A very chatty flock of gulls flew in for bath time.
The almost new moon was glowing in the sky as I walked to the beach. The energy of a new moon brings the energy of fresh starts and new beginnings.
This particular new moon is situated in the sky encouraging us to be open to quick changes, and increased communication. The moon said, “I am here to help you to communicate by tuning into others and what they have to say.”
A very chatty flock of gulls flew in for bath time. They said, “We love the wind, it makes us feel frisky and alive as they darted around, slamming on the brakes then finally landing to get squeaky clean. We agree with the moon, we have to be flexible and open to change to thrive”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the lagoon was on the road
What an honor to share Tales from the Lagoon with a lovely group at the New Smyrna Beach Yacht Club. Thank you Honeybee Jacobs for setting it up.
What a beautiful journey the last 5 years has been. So many amazing experiences and interactions I never even dreamed could happen.
Sharing it with others is such a treat!
Thank you for the invitation!
Ride the energy of the waves
Mother Nature used her swirly paint brush filling the sky with soft wispy clouds along with soft pastel colors before the sun came up to greet the day.
The ocean was calm like a lake except for perfect waves rolling in soaking up the light show.
Dolphins grabbed breakfast just beyond the waves. A solo dolphin to my left took a break from feeding to catch a wave.
She said, “When life sends you waves, I highly recommend riding the energy. It’s a great way to add adventure to journey and it’s fun!"
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Dolphin
Let go of fear and move forward
Mother Nature brought us a pretty in pink kind of sweet and salty sunrise. With a calm ocean and slight breeze the morning was extra calm. A chatty flock of gulls flew in before sunrise for bath time encouraging us to lead with our hearts.
It was like the wildlife door opened and a shark swam by as the sun was coming up, 5 ducks flew in, a yellow crowned night heron and a blue heron too!
The shark looking for breakfast in the waves said, “I use my sensitivity to know how to move forward. With my sense as my GPS, I can grab the abundant opportunities all around. I’m here to remind you to let go of any fear and go for what your heart’s desire.”
The blue heron and yellow crusted night heron were both engaging yet very focused. They remind us to stay focused, taking one step at a time. Big Blue added, “And give yourself a cool hairdo, it can boost your confidence.”
Lead with your heart
Shark Sunrise
Shark sunrise
Put your right foot in…..Hokey Pokey with a cool hairdo. ~Blue heron
Blue Heron
Yellow crusted night heron
Celebrate your wins
Mother Nature used every crayon in the box today giving us a gorgeous start to the the day. At first light the sky was blue and a soft pink with light rays jetting into the sky giving us a hopeful vibe.
The ocean was calm except for perfect waves rolling in close to shore soaking up the light show.
A chatty flock of gulls flew in before the sun ready for bath time. An osprey caught a fish to my left then flew by screeching.
She said, “Celebrate your wins! Gratitude for grabbing your goal is a great way to keep the momentum flowing and inspire others."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Grounded and aware to snatch your goal
With a cloud wall on the horizon, the morning stayed dark and cozy. A pink and blue hue filled the sky before the sun came up adding an intense golden glow to the sunrise.
A chatty flock of gulls flew in to say hello when it was still dark. One of the gulls kissing his reflection said, “Fall deeper in love with yourself.”
As I walked off the beach I ran into a yellow crowned night heron looking for breakfast. They are stealth hunters, able to eat a whole crab, shell and all.
He brings the message of being grounded and fully in the moment ready to snatch your goal. In the voice of Elmer Fudd he said, “Be verrrry quiet, I’m hunting crabs. Patience and awareness are my secret ingredient to success."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Make a commitment, One step at a time
Another sweet and peaceful sunrise with a calm ocean and light breeze. A huge cloud on the horizon looked like a mountain range keep the sun hidden for a long time. When the sun came up, the light jetted out like a star bring an immense feel of hope.
A small but chatty flock of gulls flew in to enjoy bath time in a tide pool while a couple osprey searched for food.
One osprey brings us the message of committing to your goal and diving in. She said, “Whatever it is you desire, go for it. It’s ok if you don’t catch your fish the first time, stay committed, you got this.”
More ducks joined the sunrisers to watch the beautiful sunrise near the dunes. One of them said, “We agree with the osprey, make a commitment and take it one step at a time. Enjoy the adventure.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Photo from TGIF post.