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 Eclipses tend to clear what is outdated and illuminate what is true.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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ring billed gull
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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Manatee Snuggles
These are not from today……we are having a rainy, overcast start to the day. I thought snuggle photos would be a nice way to start the day. All these photos are from an August day when the manatees were mating in the ocean close to shore.
Wishing you a snuggly kind of day friends!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode~ Sunshine, White Pelicans, and Dolphins
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode~ Sunshine, White Pelicans, and Dolphins.
The moon is pulling hard on the tides, making the water so low I could walk most of the way to the island across the river from where I usually photograph the dolphins. That’s where I noticed baby sharks warming themselves in the shallows.
They soaked up the sunshine, resting and conserving energy. A handful of brown pelicans shared the scene, also enjoying the warmth and stillness.
Nearby, Jagger, Uncle Larry, Ocean, and Whisper—four male dolphins—were swimming leisurely alongside a mom and her calf, all moving together nice and relaxed.
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PS ~ Wednesday sunrise is previous post
Love yourself, let go and allow the new to emerge
Good morning! With temperatures warming up and a light breeze in the air, the morning sunrise felt especially soothing. The various birds were busy grabbing breakfast and enjoying bath time along the shore.
A calm ocean sent perfect waves rolling in, soaking up the gorgeous golden light from the rising sun.
We had a few messengers this morning. I was surprised to spot a rabbit in the dunes on the walk to the beach, along with a laughing gull pausing to look at his reflection and Spot the egret pointing toward the full moon.
Together, the messengers spoke as one. The laughing gull reminded us to see our reflection with love and compassion. This is a super power right now to navigate the chaos. Spot the egret pointed to the lingering energy of the full moon, encouraging release. And the rabbit offered reassurance: “Be gentle with yourself—new and abundant beginnings are on the way.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends.
Fall deeper in love with yourself
Bunny in the dunes
Spot the egret pointing at the moon
30 seconds of play can ripple through your day
Ahhhhhh… with no wind, the morning felt peaceful and warmer than the past few days. So many birds gathered along the shore — a solo skimmer, sandpipers, ruddy turnstones, and of course, the laughing gulls.
A calm ocean added to the serenity, helping my nervous system settle. Pelican Highway traffic was light, heading southbound over the sparkly waves.
After sunrise, a large pod of dolphins relaxed together in the current — until someone said, “Snuggle time!”
For about 30 seconds, snuggle and play took over. The pod said, “Even 30 seconds of play can change your mood. A small moment of connection can ripple through the rest of your day. Presence, even briefly shared, is powerful medicine.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends
It is safe to be seen
Ahhhhhh… not a human was stirring. A small flock gathered at the edge of the shore, ready for bath time despite the cooler temperatures.
The peak of the Full Moon was yesterday, but her power could still be felt as she lingered bright in the sky. The Moon said, “I am here to encourage your bravery. Use my light to release anything that keeps you from being seen. Trust me, it is safe to be seen. Open your heart to your creativity. Let your passion flow.”
The sun came up with waves rolling and breaking, the spray softening the light, reminding us that movement can be both powerful and calming.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
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Transformation- simply a change in form
The sunrise felt like a winter wonderland, with a steamy ocean and white salt spray dancing through the air.
A lively mix of laughing gulls, herring gulls, ruddy turnstones, and a few ring-billed gulls gathered at the water’s edge—some even grabbing a chilly bath.
The highlight was the sun illuminating the steam rising off the ocean, blending with the tops of waves as they lifted and blew in the wind. It felt otherworldly, as if the sea itself was breathing.
The ocean steaming, turning water into air brings the message of transformation~ nothing is lost, it simply changes form.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
tucked their legs to keep warm.