Today we are going on a short 7 mile beach walk! We start in Frisco beach, and walk all the way to Cape Hatteras. We find some pretty great shells along the way. Enjoy!!
Dude, what a wild adventure - THIS is literally what it's all about! I especially loved all of the coral fragments... referencing the Gulf Stream with regard to NC is amazing!
I couldn't believe how many coral fragments there were out there! I've never in seen this many on Sanibel! It is pretty mind blowing how there are many southern species living off the NC coast thanks to the Gulf Stream. Makes for a nice variety of northern and southern species. Thanks so much for watching!
Lots of cool shells! Love those scotch bonnets! When I was able to shell we were able to find them in the Northwest Florida area! 😊 Blessings for more great shelling trips!
The scotch bonnets are always exciting to find. The one from this video is probably the nicest one I've ever found to date. Happy shelling and thanks so much for watching!
That sunrise was amazing as were all your finds. I love all the coral, the baby’s ears, that beautiful scallop! I think that smaller dark knobbed whelk and the intact scotch bonnet are so awesome. Great video! I hope I can get up there one day. 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚
Just responded to a couple of comments you left on my channel, and excited to come over here and check out your videos! I know this area of the OBX very well and it was incredible to watch you shell this area and drop all sorts of knowledge into your video! In all the times I've combed these beaches I've only ever found a couple of intact Channeled Whelks, their shells are just so thin! I was super excited with you to find that intact Scotch Bonnet! We find Lighting Whelks all the time at these beaches, but I didn't know there are two different species that overlap -- how can you tell the difference?
Thank you so much for coming along! The difference between the two Lightning whelks is the geographic distribution, however this is where things get tricky. The range of both Sinistrofulgur sinistrum (the more southern species) and S. laeostomum (northern species) are not well known yet in North Carolina. A genetic study was conducted on this, and it suggested the Lightning whelks south to Georgia are S. laeostomum (again, the northern species) however it was based only on a single gene, so we can't say this 100% certainty. It is probably safe to say that the ones north of Cape Hatteras are the northern species, however in the Frisco/Hatteras Village area I am not certain if there could also be some of the southern species living around there due to the close proximity of the Gulf Stream current to shore. It is still definitely fine to just call them Lightning whelks for now, maybe one day we'll know the full story. I have a lot of OBX videos coming soon!
That's crazy how many baby ears you found And coral was really, really beautiful. And that big bay scallop was so lovely! I get why people think we have the best shells down here in SWFL. It's because we do! I was so hoping one of those whelks would be whole for you! But at least you got your scotch bonnet! And that tun piece was super cool! Very interesting finds for sure. Thanks for sharing!
I couldn't believe all those Baby's ears, and I've never found this much coral in one day! It just wasn't the day for intact giants, but the Scotch bonnet for sure payed that off! Thank you for watching!
I never pick up broken seashells. I am a collector and have wonderful shells from the area. I often find the best shells at Pea Island Wildlife Reserve. There are also great shells in the surf in the afternoon when I found many different kinds. I do like your videos however. I have a lot of Florida seashells that I had to buy, International shells and many rare ones that are worth hundreds. I wish I could travel but cannot. Thank you.
Curious why ypu do mot pick up the Giant Cockles Seashell. I found amazing ones. I found as many as 20 plus different kinds in one trip. We love the OBX area.
Cockles are so common I don't need every single one. Every day is different. Some days finding intact things was a struggle and some days the ocean was throwing in intact monsters like nobody's business. Thanks so much for watching and commenting :)
There is a very good reason there were more shells towards the tip of the island, as that part of the beach is way more remote than were I started. I walked to the area of the beach that is only foot accessible, and it was a pretty hefty walk. Also, the alignment of the island changes at that no car area, and I guess just catches more shells. Thanks so much for watching!
Dude, what a wild adventure - THIS is literally what it's all about! I especially loved all of the coral fragments... referencing the Gulf Stream with regard to NC is amazing!
I couldn't believe how many coral fragments there were out there! I've never in seen this many on Sanibel! It is pretty mind blowing how there are many southern species living off the NC coast thanks to the Gulf Stream. Makes for a nice variety of northern and southern species. Thanks so much for watching!
Lots of cool shells! Love those scotch bonnets! When I was able to shell we were able to find them in the Northwest Florida area! 😊 Blessings for more great shelling trips!
The scotch bonnets are always exciting to find. The one from this video is probably the nicest one I've ever found to date. Happy shelling and thanks so much for watching!
I love that you picked up the broken whelks. I love them whole or chewed up like that. They’re all beautiful to me.
It was cool to see so many! Thanks for watching!
That sunrise was amazing as were all your finds. I love all the coral, the baby’s ears, that beautiful scallop! I think that smaller dark knobbed whelk and the intact scotch bonnet are so awesome. Great video! I hope I can get up there one day. 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚
It is an awesome area to explore. Thanks for watching and for all of the support!
Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful beach journey... Thanks for sharing 🐚🦞⛱️
Thank you so much!
Nice video. Thank you.
Wow those are treasures to me!!! 🦋
Just responded to a couple of comments you left on my channel, and excited to come over here and check out your videos! I know this area of the OBX very well and it was incredible to watch you shell this area and drop all sorts of knowledge into your video! In all the times I've combed these beaches I've only ever found a couple of intact Channeled Whelks, their shells are just so thin! I was super excited with you to find that intact Scotch Bonnet! We find Lighting Whelks all the time at these beaches, but I didn't know there are two different species that overlap -- how can you tell the difference?
Thank you so much for coming along! The difference between the two Lightning whelks is the geographic distribution, however this is where things get tricky. The range of both Sinistrofulgur sinistrum (the more southern species) and S. laeostomum (northern species) are not well known yet in North Carolina. A genetic study was conducted on this, and it suggested the Lightning whelks south to Georgia are S. laeostomum (again, the northern species) however it was based only on a single gene, so we can't say this 100% certainty. It is probably safe to say that the ones north of Cape Hatteras are the northern species, however in the Frisco/Hatteras Village area I am not certain if there could also be some of the southern species living around there due to the close proximity of the Gulf Stream current to shore. It is still definitely fine to just call them Lightning whelks for now, maybe one day we'll know the full story. I have a lot of OBX videos coming soon!
Love your videos
Thank you so much! :)
You could almost build your very own coral reef with all those pieces you found!
Yeah, it was quite awesome to find so many! Thanks so much for watching :)
Enjoyed your finds
Thanks :)
That's crazy how many baby ears you found And coral was really, really beautiful. And that big bay scallop was so lovely! I get why people think we have the best shells down here in SWFL. It's because we do! I was so hoping one of those whelks would be whole for you! But at least you got your scotch bonnet! And that tun piece was super cool! Very interesting finds for sure. Thanks for sharing!
I couldn't believe all those Baby's ears, and I've never found this much coral in one day! It just wasn't the day for intact giants, but the Scotch bonnet for sure payed that off! Thank you for watching!
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I never pick up broken seashells. I am a collector and have wonderful shells from the area. I often find the best shells at Pea Island Wildlife Reserve. There are also great shells in the surf in the afternoon when I found many different kinds. I do like your videos however. I have a lot of Florida seashells that I had to buy, International shells and many rare ones that are worth hundreds. I wish I could travel but cannot. Thank you.
Curious why ypu do mot pick up the Giant Cockles Seashell. I found amazing ones. I found as many as 20 plus different kinds in one trip. We love the OBX area.
Cockles are so common I don't need every single one. Every day is different. Some days finding intact things was a struggle and some days the ocean was throwing in intact monsters like nobody's business. Thanks so much for watching and commenting :)
Interesting change from Florida shelling. I wonder if you would have had better luck starting where you left off.
There is a very good reason there were more shells towards the tip of the island, as that part of the beach is way more remote than were I started. I walked to the area of the beach that is only foot accessible, and it was a pretty hefty walk. Also, the alignment of the island changes at that no car area, and I guess just catches more shells. Thanks so much for watching!