Staying warm in winter with a beach walk. Finding beach treasures in Florida on a winter morning.
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Staying warm in winter with a beach walk may seem counterintuitive, however it really is warm enough to explore the beaches down here so warm up your cocoa or coffee (or grab a brandy) and let's visit the beach and see what is out there today.
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Good for you speaking up to defend the critter! I notice that almost every time you do something like that, Mama Ocean sends a gift or two your way!
Mama Ocean and I are good friends and she is usually pretty awesome to me! 🌊
As one stuck here in the snow, I always look forward to going to the beach with you on Sunday night. Thank you for taking us all along ❤
Hi, snowbunny! I'm in East Tennessee where we still have the snow we got last Sunday very late, into Monday and it's.still.here! 🥶❄️
People today are so rude and clueless. You did the right thing informing this wannabe person about the care of life. That shark eye was beautiful but that yellow sunray Venus ….was gorgeous 💛⭐️💛
Thank you for speaking up and saving that animal. ❤ Soon after I moved down here, my partner and I came across a grown man kicking around a calico crab on the beach. I went after him in a rage and told him exactly why what he was doing was terribly wrong. He didn't care one bit, but it hurts my heart to see people so willing to hurt or kill these innocent animals.
It's not only unethical, it's illegal to harass or kill that species. Isn't it?
You can't fix stupid. Or mean I suppose. That would have been so upsetting. I think most people are just uneducated. It's fine time I made a video to let them know shells come from animals!! Sorry you had such a horrible beach experience with that @#$*#@&%@#. ❤️
Always a Pleasure to see You and yourBeautiful Finds. Thank So Much !
That shark eye is awesome. And, that golden sunray venus clam is really something special!! Another great day of shelling!
And to think I really didn't think I was going to be able to even make a video. Being persistent can sure pay off!
I have felt so bad for years now. When I was younger I found a star fish and I had no idea about any sea creatures. It was alive and died because of my ignorance. I apologize to the sea and have cried about this. I just had to tell everybody this. But because of maturity and your channel I have learned so much from you and I will always know now what to look for at the Beach!❤️
Oh dear beach friend, it was a mistake. I am going to make a video about our sea creatures to try to help educate people. Your mistake was an honest one. Lots of people are told to leave creatures at the beach and they take them home anyway 🥲
Well that was a fantastic day at the beach for sure! Soooo many treasures’ that sun ray Venus is a gorgeous find and yep wow beautiful shark eye!! Woot woot! I have to say it is appalling how some people treat live creatures. When I visited fort Myers at the end of August I had a run in with a gentleman who decided to throw the biggest crown I had ever see like it was a baseball. Literally brought tears to my eyes and boy did that guy get it from me. The next day at low tide I happened to run across said crown conch and he was still alive and well, I walked him out as far as I could. So anyway I hear what you are saying and how frustrating and sad it can be. It’s awesome you take time in every video to stress leaving live critters at the beach 💕
I'm glad to hear that crown conch survived. It is SO upsetting to see ignorant people abusing sea creatures. I hope I can find time this week to make that "educational" video to help my sea critters!
I am learning so much from watching your videos . And the beach time is very soothing and relaxing. Thank you for sharing the beach with us.
The little Hermit Grabs are so, so cute!!!
Lightning welks remind me of the novelty ice cream cones called drum sticks. Lol
Some awesome finds, and another video of shamelessly showcasing a beauty... the Paul Newman shark eye. You crack me up! 😂
LOL - if loving shells is wrong I don't want to be right!
THANK YOU for that video short showing the difference between "Pear Welk"and "Paper Fig" shells. 😮 I also get "Button" and "Sun Dial" shells confused as well. Could you do another short about those?
I wish I could. I don't EVER find sundials on this side of the state. I do have a few more shorts planned - the list is long but I'll get to them eventually!
Leucism, partial loss of pigmentation. Lots of species will demonstrate leucistic characteristics, like the splotchy red and white cardinals, or in deer, reptiles, etc.
Yes, piebald is a term used too. They are even more special IMHO.
Great finds Sharman!! I cannot wait to get back down there!! Loved the Giant Moons 😍 TTFN 👋🏼 ❤
The large horse conch and quahog were my favs this time, thanks for all you do!
The horse conch with the holes in them,. Are use those because they do have a hole in the bottom to plant succulents.
Thank you for speaking up! I have done that before with live sand dollars. The person did not know and graciously put them back in the water.
I think most people just don't know.
Thank you for the awesome video and yes that shark eye is amazing!! Also thank you for speaking your mind, its very important to protect any kind of critter and yes making sure the shells are empty, I accidentally brought home hermit crabs one time, had to go to the pet shop buy salt water and small frozen fish to feed them and sand to keep them alive for 2 weeks, but they made it back to the ocean alive, have a great week and see you next Sunday
Wow Marcia! That is commitment! I made the same mistake but I just drove them back to the beach!
What a great day. Thanks for taking us along
Beach gifting to others is always rewarding!
Congrats on finding that beautiful moonsnail and golden sunray Venus!
Enjoy your time at Dry Tortugas! The views from below and above the water are breathtaking!
Thank you for all your beachy goodness. I am learning so much. Coming down there in the end of March. Hoping to stay in Dunedin. And of course, hitting as many beaches as I can! 😊
I LOVED Honeymoon Island! I hope you have a great time while you are here!
Love watching ur videos every Sunday..can't wait to visit and get sum great finds
I would love to see you show a shell per video you usually just skip/don’t look for. You have so many interesting shells I’ve never seen, Were I live we pretty much only have blue mussels 😂
I'm so lucky we have so many different species here. I'll try to do a better job and showing the shells I don't normally pay attention to!
Thanks for another beach walk!😍
It looked like the perfect day for being down on the beach, especially my favourite Fort Myers Beach!! You found so many good ones like so many. The big shell you found I just have to know what to look for like he said it was the spikes sticking up out of the sand and you thought it might be a big one and it was an excellent find.
But I’m like you, I love those moons snails, and I can’t believe the size of the Paul Newman moon snail that you found, good for you !!
Thanks for standing up that person that just wanted to destroy the living being in that shell. It really really gets me that people are that ignorant of life that things like ones that live in shells mean nothing and I find tolerating people in society like that hard sometimes . You just wonder what’s in that chest of theirs because they certainly don’t have a heart.
Great video done by a great beach loving gal!! I’ll be seeing you on Sunday and that’s just two days away so I’m getting spoiled here!!🌊🌊🥰🥰🐬🐬
I'm hoping I can help educate people about critters with a new video. I think most people just don't know but we definitely have some mean people out there!
I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
@@SWFBeachLife When you said that right after she walked away, I thought good for you because some people have to know that they actually are living, they’re not just cold water lives who live in cold water and therefore they don’t feel anything.They aren’t numb. They actually feel pain.
I know right where you were when you found the crown.
Thank you for going that far. My wife and I hate how the hurricane changed the looks of the beach,their are little signs to us where you are.
Keep shelling for us please.
I don't think I could stop shelling if I wanted to. I will sometimes try to not bring home so many shells so I'll bring a small bag but it doesn't work. I end up using my shirt of backpack or whatever else I find 😂
Great video once again, Sharmon! I think I saw some coffee grounds around 19:00🤔🤔. Just love how you describe things! And so, I have a new name for your band: Big trap and her little weirdos!!!😂😂😂
OMG that's me! Big trap and her little weirdos! I love it!! ❤️
Wow, I love that golden Sunray Venus! FMB was very good to you on this walk, the giant shark eye is also fabulous. I can hardly wait for next weeks video.
Super finds!
Thts a hugeeee horse conch
And a lovely moon snail 😍
You’re the best! I love your videos!
Thank you so much!!
Holy cow! Some beautiful finds today, and thanks for “trying” to educate that woman, sometimes they just don’t care😢 but karma finds a way to give back..oh yeah, I found a channel, “inlet Boy”. He goes to the Channel Islands in South Carolina, and I swear to you he found what I think was an apple murex that was the size of his hand! And the whelks he finds are ginormous as well! Really fun to watch the different shells up there. Anyway, thought you might enjoy it..🥰
Thanks so much! I am always trying to find other shelling channels that I can learn something from. Thank you!
How many beautiful shells 🐚 😍. I love your video. 🥰
That was great of you! And the beach rewarded you!
I love your channel so much and binge watched so many episodes.
Thank you so much!!
Wow great finds! Especially that Paul Newman! A just reward for all you share & give and stand up for these special creatures. Thank you, I love the beach and learning about the different shells with you. I live in Tennessee and love to visit the beach. Hope to be moving to Florida next year when our daughter has graduated high school here and moves onto study Marine Biology there. So excited for her and for all the shelling I will finally get to do. Taking notes on your suggested places to shell and learning how to recognize the shells you find and how to look for my Favorites as well. Enjoy & be safe from snowy 20 degrees in Tennessee lol
Stay warm beach friend!
Hi Sharmon. Those shells are beautiful...😊❤
Hi Sharmon! Just checking in I will watch tomorrow on my big tv screen 😅❤ awesome shelling
Just love going on your walks with you!😊
Thank you!!!
Hi! ❤
Can’t wait to see dry tortugas!!!
What causes the foam on the shoreline? Is it detergents dumped in the ocean from ships or what?
Actually, the foam is caused by organic matter in the ocean getting all churned up.
2:28 Pointed Venus Clam?
Maybe. I didn't think it was but maybe it's just a weird shaped species.
Just curious as to what type of boots you wear?
Depends on the day! Lately I've ben wearing some short, waterproof booths. Nothing special so I don't really share them.
Sharmon…what app do you use to see the times of low tide??
It's a free app called Tides - I showed it in a previous video: ua-cam.com/video/skpXEeeU9ZU/v-deo.html
I had been wondering about "tossing" the live shells back into the water. I will be in FL 10 days from now and I would not toss any out into the ocean since I had never seen you do that, but I was wondering if live shells can ever be fatally upside down? This might be a dumb question to ask, but I wondered if some critters like the lightening welks are strong enough to flip themselves back over or not especially if one is stuck in a hole or a depression in the sand with their opening exposed. I know tortoises and sheep if found upside down (on their backs) will die if someone doesn't flip them back over right away. Edit: I suppose the birds would get to them too easily so the answer is...yes???
Most of the squishy critters have an operculum that will protect them from predators if they are left "upside down." This trap door (operculum) also seals in moisture as the creature waits for the tide to come back. Yes, creatures can get stranded, but for the most part that really only happens during storms. During a normal low-high tide cycle, the snails manage to wait it out if they get stuck. Which is why I give them a little help when I can 😃
@@SWFBeachLife The operculum is stronger than I assumed it was. It does looked a lot like a hoof to me. Good to know they are safe from predators as well. Thank You so much! 🥰
Always love your videos. We like to take shelling vacations to the gulf coast. Used to stay on Sanibel. Last year we went to Marco. This year we are looking for a house big enough for 8. I found a vrbo on the very south end of Estero Island right across from Lovers Key. Is that a good place to shell? In this video you said you liked to shell in that part of Fort Myers Beach. Exactly what part do you think is the best?
If where you are staying is by the bridge from Estero Island to Lovers Key it's a fabulous place to shell! Now getting on over to the beach is another story. There is no proper access down there. Last time I went I was going to walk under the bridge, but it's. under construction so I changed my mind. I had to walk up the street and trespass on someone's property that has no home on the lot right now. Before you rent, ask where the beach access is. It's a GREAT location for shelling but you need proper/safe beach access.
It is right on the beach…sort of. But it is about 400 yards from the house to the water. At least according to the photos there is a very big sandy area right on the end of the island the rental is only a few houses from the bridge. It is a white hexagon/octagon house with a blue roof. Maybe you have seen it.
@@brendalunsford2530 I believe I have seen it and you struck shelling gold! Fabulous location to enjoy the beach and if you do want to go into town you can take the trolley!
Thank you for your input. I have passed the information onto the rest of my family. The downside is there’s no pool or hot tub at that location there which the family would like. And it’s more expensive than some of the places we were looking at in Cape Coral. How is the parking on the south end of Estero island? Even if we don’t pick that house and we stay in Cape Coral I was wondering how easy it would be to park so we could go shelling on the end of the island?
@@brendalunsford2530 There is ZERO legal public parking on the south end of the island. You will have a few challenges getting there, but you could take the trolley or Uber there and back. There is a park and ride for the trolley but it’ll add a bunch if time to your trip. Fun way to see the sights without driving though 😄
I've never seen a sunray venus in yellow!! What the shell?! I'm sure you were really nice to the live shell person. I'm not that nice & and won't be voted in as the ambassador for beach bullies. That's why we need you!
She didn't seem to think I was very nice, but frankly I wasn't trying to make a friend, I was trying to save a lighting whelk! I don't think there is any way to shame horrid people into doing the right thing. That part stinks.
could that small brown shell be a squamose venus?
I looked up that shell and while that isn't my shell, that is a very neat shell indeed! There are SO many fabulous specimens out there!
I was very surprised to see the Apple Murek Attached to another shell. I don't think you have ever shown us that. I didn't know it would do that.. I thought it was a filter feeder & not a "Drill & Suck" feeder.. Thank you for showing us so many wonders of shell life. ~ Sad that the woman was so ignorant about Laws & Lives of shells.. No Empathy whatsoever! You were kind to educate her, but I fear she might have gone back to "Collect" the shell & "Kick the owner Out" aka: Kill it.. Yes, very sad... ~
You need your wellies
I should have left the boots in the car!!!
See? Karma. You do a good thing by protecting the critters and get rewarded by a big sharks eye. Why are people such stinkers? ya dun good gal!! Hugs and stay safe xx
The beach would be prefect if there were cats there to play with! I've considered getting my boy used to his leash so I can take him 😂
Would that be good with all the birdies about🙀🦆xx
@@cazee100 He would chatter when he saw them so he would be a good scout!
Bless u 4 speaking your mind....those that need to learn will ...there is a reason u were there.... to teach ...we need more people like u
Thank you for standing up for the critters❤❤❤
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Thank you for being you and you don’t ever have to apologize for caring for these awesome creatures!
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See that!!! After gifting all your Lightning Welks YOU GOT A GIANT MOON SNAIL!!! 😃Gifting it forward ⏩
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I saw another channel where he's "chucking" occupied shells back in the water like a baseball😮. I'm used to your TLC toward wildlife! 👍
P.S. Keep up your great example!🎉
I'm glad you didn't say what channel. I'd be tempted to waste some of my time trying to educate them. I should work on my video to education all the people that don't know better.
@@SWFBeachLife From lifting the animals carefully to enjoying "beach time" you show that shelling is more than picking "dead" seashells, but understanding what kind of life occupies them! And to respect it!
Thank you for your beach walks. I took my 26 year old daughter to the area you were shelling for her first shell trip last week. It was fun to watch her find different shells. She also loved helping me find garbage on our walk. I was surprised by the number of people who just walked by the garbage. We had a wonderful girls trip and now are back to the snow.😂
Our beaches are pretty clean all things considered, but I'm with you. How can people 1) leave their trash on the beach and 2) walk right past garbage! I want clean beaches, except if its messy with shells 🌴🌊🐚
It is so heartwarming to know my Florida beach friend is looking out for the critters. I am always amazed at how some people behave. My husband and I speak our piece of mind when we see someone neglecting or even abusing animals. Thank you for making these critters important!
Update on our Brody who had a cancerous tumor removed from his leg…we will be starting radiation therapy tomorrow and will continue daily M-F for the next two weeks. The Radiation Oncologist has run several tests for confirmation on the cancer type, drew more blood chemistry, did chest Xrays and an abdominal ultrasound to make sure the cancer hasn’t spread. It’s all came back negative! Thank you to all who have sent up prayers for our fur baby! Without medical insurance we wouldn’t have been able to even think about this. Have a wonderful week everyone!
Praying for you
@@annettenepple449 thank you so much!!!!
I hope your fur baby will get treatment and make a full recovery! 🙏🏼
I am a retired veterinarian and just wanted to acknowledge what a great vet you have!! Helping you dog live longer is a reflection of the love you share. When considering thàt 1 year is around 7 years for your dog, that is a huge gift for you both. (just an aside, don't be late on any payment to pet insurance as they will hurt you with a BIG jump in interest rate😢). Best wishes
great walk today! I love how you sneak in a shell you’re particularly proud of-it always cracks me up!
I had to - that shark eye was awesome!
Hi Sharmon! Thank you for this lovely video. I was stunned by most of those shells you found. That yellow sunray venus clam was incredible as was the giant horse conch and quahog. That one fighting conch with the zigzags on the knobs was so beautiful. I was wishing so much that I could have been walking with you on that beautiful beach. Yes, I'm one of the ones who got snow and ice this last week. I'd go snorkeling with you if I could. My dear late sister Leilani taught me how to snorkel when I was visiting her in Hawaii. So many beautiful fish and other wonders to see under there. God bless you and have a great week, my friend.
I have only been snorkeling a few times since I've moved here and while I never am chomping to get in the water, once I'm there I don't want to leave! Snorkeling at the Dry Tortugas was awesome! I got to see some live things that I've only ever seen dead on the beach.
You are so honorable. No one can be so desperate for a shell that they need to kill an animal.
It unfortunately takes all kinds of people to make this world what it is. Know that you are on the right side. Keep educating and rock on sweet beach friend! If any of us had been there, we would have supported your position.
Well said. I know we all can't be perfect, but man do people need to be so snotty?
You were rewarded by the beach for telling them to leave the live ones alone!
Wow, I really have trouble believing that someone would actually get in your face about not killing a creature. Unbelievable.
Wow you saw some huge shells!!! I’ve never seen ones that big before when I’ve gone shelling. So cool.
That huge shark eye was just a small reward from mother nature for all that you do. Thank you for teaching others the right way to treat wildlife!
This looks sooo familiar❤️ That nutmeg was so pretty!!
WOW! How unbelievable some people can be! How cruel! I wouldn't be able to keep my mouth shut or my temper under control! I'm an avid animal lover 😂of all creatures! Except snakes and spiders, nope, not them...hopefully you've taught her a valuable lesson!
Had a great time thank you for taking me along 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖
Thank you for coming with me!! 💜
Thank you so much for your videos. I love them, and thank you for being so kind to the sea creatures! Mystery shell number one was a pointed Venus, and mystery shell two was a constricted macoma. ❤
THANK YOU for the ID help!!
I was just in SWF with my 2 daughters. They had never been to the Gulf side before. I told them about the beautiful beaches, and the shells! It definitely was cold, but it was worth it. We had such a great time shelling. Thanks to you and your fantastic videos, I was able to educate them about the shells they were collecting. I was so excited! Oh, and they saw an octopus too! Such an amazing time together!
Thank you!
I love this!! I am so glad you braved the cold and made some awesome memories!
That pointy brown “clam” is called a “pointy Venus clam”, no fooling. New to me!
Where did you park at fort meyers? Still learning!!! And coming down next weekend! Please help! ❤
Shoot me an email! I hate to give up my personal parking spot if I don't have to 😂
OMG y'all!! Just watched a video where a woman AND her friend found Junonias!!! Can't remember the beach but it was in N. C.
Beach life......take me away!!! I can name almost all the shells you collect just from watching your videos!!! Relaxes me soooooo much!!!!
I was really impressed with the beautiful apple murexes you found today. Also looking forward to seeing how that humongous horse conch cleans up. There were no pear or fig today, and no cones, but it was fun "walking the beach" with you. Regards from Michigan. Jan Jacobs
Love your videos! Especially at this time of year because I live in Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 and we have a foot of snow right now. Thank you for sharing 😀
UGG to the leaving live creators at the beach.
I left 3 live Whelks and kinda displayed them for other shell picker to admire. The shells were already beached and tide was still going out. Later that day someone took them I guess to eat or their shells? Next time, I will definitely make sure they make it in the water.
My favorite time to walk the beach is early AM. It's so relaxing with beautiful scenery. Cockell, Clam, Jewel box, pointed "Venus" clam and a nut clam. All in the first 2 minutes. Who knows this nuch? You are amazing? See you at the Lana Kai. Lol
Some people! Are so mean. Thanks for saving the critter.
I recently had an encounter with some young men on a jet ski harassing a dolphin. I too couldn't keep my trap shut. Unfortunately, it didn't stop their behavior. I was told, "for your information, we've been doing this all day so it's no big deal."
Someone else said it best. The shells were awesome! People...ugh.
Thank you for taking me along for a walk on the beach today. I needed this on a very very cold winter day.
The brown shell you couldn't identify looks related to the banded wedge maybe.
Wow you had a great walk! That shark eye, horse conch, golden sunray venus, and all the other cool stuff. I didn't even know it was possible to find a sunray venus like that! It definitely reminds me of the golden olives and those colorful moonsnails that lack the patterning. What a fantastic day! :)
And to think I was thinking I wouldn't have enough content for a video about 15 minutes into my walk. The beach never ceases to amaze me! Thank you for watching! I now want to go to the Carolina's to shell!
😂beautiful shark eye makes another appearance lol. 18:57
Thank you Sharmon for the once again great shelling day. I was just down at St.Pete’s the week right before Panama City had the tornadoes, and on the way home we stayed at Panama City Brach for four days. The bad thing about the trip was almost NO shells. One Frorida fighting conk but it had a critter in it, bummer. There was absolutely nothing!! I was so hoping for a beautiful calico scallop or juvenile Fl. fighting con, but just nothing. I found one crown conk, and about four olives that looked like they were made of cement because they were so rough, no shine. I did enjoy you finding that shark eye, wow!!
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Not all Florida beaches are created equal - that is for sure. I'm quite lucky to live where I do!
I have learned so much from you, your walks and knowledge. Great finds today and you… you stand up for those precious critters. God bless you for that ♥️
We were just right on that beach there. You showed our condo in the beg.
Thank you, Sharmon, for advocating for snail-y kindness. The big shark eye and golden sunray Venus clam are GORGEOUS!
Hello, from snowy Maryland.
P.S. Did you miss a wentletrap at 22:05?
I didn't see a wentletrap at 22:05 but I just was looking through all footage and I see a big horse conch I missed - LOL! Practice really does help! Thanks for watching from snowy MD!
So I made it down here!!! Found a giant horse conch on Kice Island with Ali and Hector from SWF Shell Guide. Today is my birthday and I’m so excited to get back out again. I always thought there is no way Sharmon is finding all of these beach goodies in one trip well I WAS WRONG!!! Plan on shipping everything back north because there is no way I’m going to be able to pack all of these in my suitcase. Thank you for another amazing video! I love your adventures and I’m so happy to be making a few of my own!!! ❤❤❤ 🐚 You make the world so much more beautiful!
Happy belated birthday! What a way to treat yourself 🥰 Ali is the best - I'm so glad you had a good time and found so many goodies! You're going to make me cry you're so good to me with your kind words. I hope you have a fabulous time making memories for your future self!
Wow! A golden sunray! That's one I haven't seen. Very cool! There were a bunch of hinged spinies there! Darling little true! That was a nice big shark eye. Happy for you! As far as live shells, some days I feel like the beach police. Floridians have no excuse; visitors sometimes just don't know. And then there have been the "harvesters" looking specifically for live stuff to cook/eat. Fortunately I haven't seen as much of that lately, but after storms, I'm always on the lookout for them. You scored big again, girl at FMB! xxoo
Harvesters? Oh that would drive me up a wall. There have been some comments about people that have had pretty nasty experiences with people at the beach. I think a majority are clueless. The mean people - well, I don't think there is much we can do about that. The clueless ones I'm going to work on!
Thank you for another fun beach walk! I completely understand your inability to leave behind those zigzaggy fighting conchs...they quickly find their way into my shell bag too! Irresistible! I just returned to the Boston area after spending 3 glorious weeks in SW Florida. Can't get enough of the beaches and all that can be found there. This trip, I converted my almost 80 year-old father into a beach walker. Armed with a sand scooper that sometimes acted as a walking stick, he and I traversed a few miles of FMB beach together. He loves moon snails (he has a good collection already!) and can't seem to find his way past slipper snails! I'm going to share your videos with him so he can get his beach fixes until I visit him again! Enjoy the days!
I love that your dad loves slipper snails!
Thank you for your enjoyable beach walks, I invite you to come east for the 57th Broward Shell Show,Jan. 27 and 28 in Pompano Beach., adm. and parking are free. We are an educational group that like you loves shelling and shells. Judy from boca.
Thank you for the info Judy!
Sharmon, I bet that was a heavy shell bag, just the Quahog Clam Shell and the horse conch added quite a bit. Love the big yellow sunray and awesome moon snail! BTW you mentioned trying to hit the NE coast after a NE storm, I just wanted to tell you to try north of Michlers Beach, either in Ponte Vedra if you can find a place to get on, or up to Atlantic Beach, those places have more shells. Have an awesome week!!
Thank you for the beach recommendation!
Sharmon - you are living my dream!🌴
I am one lucky lady!
Sharmon!! Hope you're doing well!! Another great video :)
Hey Jack! I hope you are still liking your painted shell!
@@SWFBeachLife you bet!! still a centerpiece in our home 🐚🐚
Help! I’m down here now staying right before sanibel. Where do I find shells like these? I haven’t found anything remotely like you have found. I’ll go any day and any time to find part of what you have found. Thank you for your video ❤
Try early and at low tide! It takes patience and a whole lot of luck!
wanna bet she went back kidnapped the big guy?🙄