Sea shell hunting in Florida on Captiva Island. Let's hunt for beach treasures and see what we find
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- Опубліковано 12 бер 2022
- Sea shell hunting in Florida on Captiva allowed me to find some sea shells I hadn't found before. Somehow I always end up finding something interesting - even when there's not much on the beach to find.
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Watching these shell videos have become a nightly routine when getting my daughters (1 year and 3 years old) to bed. They get so excited to watch it but your voice is so soothing that they always fall asleep before it’s over lol. Theses videos are so relaxing!
Lovely. TFS.
I LOVE THIS! Beachcombing is really the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation all at the same time. I'm glad I can be a little assistance in the bed-time department!
Me too!
I am the same way! I enjoy listening and relaxing before bed.
One of the many reasons I love watching your videos is: the way you shoot your videos without making me dizzy. A lot of videos by others are taken without any editing and they move there camera so quickly that it makes them difficult to watch!, Thanks for making it so enjoyable to watch your videos!
I have been editing videos much longer than I've been shell collecting, so I had a little bit of a head start. I'm glad you find them enjoyable and I thank you so much for taking the time to come along with me on my beach walks!
I agree
Nice haul Sharmon! And the sunrise! WOW! All the tiny shells and all the kitten paws! Thanks for the beach time! Have a great week!
I hope you have a great week too beach friend! ❤️
You are very blessed to live so close to great beaches! Thank you again for taking me along. I love everyone of our adventures together! Even though I'm not really there with you it is the next best thing to being there so thank you so much. 😄
It would be a shame to not share all the amazing things I get to see. Thank YOU for taking the time to come along with me!
Oh my gosh, my heart melted with those Bittersweet Clams - they are some of my favorites to pick up! They are definitely MUCH more common on Florida's south east coast, but so awesome to see you find them!
Interestingly enough, I do believe some species of live Augers possess the ability to sting(like Cones) - though I am not sure about the American Auger.
Hmmm, come to think of it I've never found a live auger! I've seen them inhabited by the tiniest crabs, but I've never seen a live specimen. I'll have to make sure not to get too friendly should I find one! And I was totally psyched to see those bittersweet clams too!
That burnt orange Turban was absolutely STUNNING! I absolutely love the scallops, they are my weakness, lol 😂 I love all your wonderful shell finds. Thank you for the wonderful beach time and scenery on Sundays 🤩🤩🙌🙌🥰☀️☀️☀️
I could probably pick up a 100 scallops and find something interesting or beautiful about each one. These shells are so irresistible! Thank you so much for coming along with me!
I've never commented before, but I wanted to tell you how much your videos have meant to me. Sanibel and shelling has always been our happy place and favorite vacation activity. We haven't been able to get there for two years due to Covid and then caring for my mom. I look forward to your videos every week as a bright spot in my life. Thank you so much for taking me to the beach when I can't get there.
Michelle you are so very welcome! I hope you're able to come here soon and the enjoy the beach for yourself again!
I look forward to your videos. I watch them multiple times. Thanks for bringing the beach alive.
Thanks for watching!
I know they’re common, but I really love the kitten paws! Beautiful beach day!
Thank you again. The Beach Time was so beautiful with the birds. Gorgeous morning on te beach. Beautiful shells x
I look forward to your walks! Going to Sanibel and shelling for the first time in my 6 decade life. Can't wait to switch gears out of the Northern Midwestern cold. Been learning so much about the shells and sea life from your videos. Thank you!
Ohhh the flats n kitten's paws n orange turbins...beautiful! 💗
Yup..Had to watch again ! Thank you for the video !!
Beautiful beach ! Wow that orange turbine was gorgeous!! Thanks for the beach time ! You found some interesting shells today !
Today you find a lot of beautiful shells and a lot of corals, I like too, normal they are hard to find..👍😀🙏🥰❤, have all a nice weekend 🖐
Thank you so much! I hope you have a nice weekend too!
Oh those orange turbans are so pretty! Good finds and beauty day! Thank you!
Captiva never disappoints! Those turbans were so cool. I believe the mystery shell at 11:26 is a Comb Bittersweet. The Scallop at 13:53 I think is a Calico, I don't think Bay scallops get such bright red coloration, and just the overall shape seems to match Calico better in my opinion. What a fun beach exploration!
A comb bittersweet - of course! I should have considered that with all the other East Coast shells I was finding. I do have a hard time telling the different between the larger calicos and the bay scallops - which I know also come in a white coloration. So many fantastic mysteries out there. Thanks so much for watching!
Meow!!! So many kitten paws. What a great way to spend a morning!
Oh this beach is beautiful! Great finds! The orange chestnuts are gorgeous. Thank you for taking me on this lovely walk.
You are so welcome ☺️
Oh, Thank you so much for another trip on your beautiful beaches. I love all your new beautiful tiny findings. Especially that orange Chestnut turban. Look forward to the next week. I am also wishing you a good week Sharmon❣️
Thank you so much! I hope you have a great week too!
@21:06, the shells are beautiful, but OMG, that is a heavenly beach view/scene! Calgon, take me away (to Captiva Isle., FL now please). 😆 🤣 🐚 ❤
I love watching all you're videos. They make me look forward to Sunday's llol
Wow, this time you found a lot of corals..I like them a lot, paint a lot in red and white too...your sea shells are all beautiful. You can open a museum if you don't sell the most...
Have a nice week 👍😀❤🍀
Thank you so much for watching! I hope you have a nice week too!
I think it was a good shelling day at Captiva. Cool orange turbin. Lots of kitten paws. I love the flat scallops. Those bitter sweet clams look nice. I think you did good finding quite a bit. Looking forward to the next video.
I have learned so much from your videos, THANK YOU! I just returned home from my second FL trip in the last month and shelling this year was just so different than in the past. My friends were so impressed with how much I knew about shells this time around. it was so much fun!
I think everything is a little more fun with a wee bit of knowledge. I'm glad you had fun and I hope you found lots of treasures!
I SO ENJOY GOING SHELLING WITH YOU, LOVE HOW YOU TALK TO US
You are the most respectful in nature out there and best videography too!! 🙌
Appreciate that!!
My favorite part of Sunday! Great haul for a not so Shelly day at the beach. Thanks for another great beach day!
I was a little nervous there but I ended up finding some decent goodies after all! Thanks so much for coming along with me!
I have found one bright orange chestnut turban! I was so happy. Love all the Bittersweet shells!
So much fun watching your channel. Thank you!
I love walking the beaches with you. Every time I watch I wish I lived on the east coast instead of the west coast . Thank you
You had a super haul!!! I love spending time with u on beach walk Sunday !!💕💕🧜♀️
I always enjoy the beach time, today especially so...those cute little birdies! The tiny shells added up to a pretty collection.
I'm sure I'll be paying more attention to those tiny shells once summer comes and the shells start to hide again. There is always something interesting to check out at the beach!
Headed to Sanibel and Venice in May! Love your videos! I can’t wait to walk these beautiful beaches again….”Shell Therapy” much needed!
Those wildflowers are gorgeous!
What a nice morning walk!!! And some gorgeous shells...
I made a cool necklace with a bunch of kitten paws. Love those things.
I love the Chestnut Turbans and the bright orange ones made me love them even more! I didn’t know they came in that color.
I know me either! What a pleasant surprise!
Thank you Sharmon! I needed a good walk on the beach! 🌴😎❤
I' ve seen Chestnut Turbins before but had no idea they came in that bright orange color - super cool!👍😊
I know right?!
What great finds 😮 just live watching your show ❤
Thanks for the beach walk!Very restoritve!
Thank you for the beach time! I look forward to Sunday nights to get to check out the beach with you! I’m headed there in May and can’t wait. You are truly blessed to be there all the time.
I really am. I always wondered what it was like to live in vacation-land and now I know. It's pretty awesome.
Nice walk and fun shells!!!
What a great, fun walk! That haul was amazing. I love Captive!!! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚
Thank you! 🤗
Thanks for the beach walk. Makes me wish for July to hurry up and get here.
Another great day at the beach! I love the orange chestnut turbans and horse conchs. You found some really pretty calico scallops today. What a way to spend the day.
I also found lots of the brown worm shells and didn't know what they were. Thank you for enlightening me!
I always pick up the worm shells!
By the rocks, a lady had a scooper and she continued to scoop and put piles of shells on the beach and told us we could go thru them and keep what we found. Lots of wonderful shells that day!
I enjoy your videos so much and I’m learning lots thank you😘
Thanks for another wonderful trip to the beach! I’ve had a fairly stressful week and this time spent with you has really relaxed me. Really cool finds! Even if they weren’t “biggies”, they were still beautiful!
I certainly hope this week goes better for you! I haven't started editing our adventure for this Sunday but it's a great adventure and I can't wait to share!
I had missed this one so Im happy to get to see this very nice haul
Leaving FMB tomorrow and headed back to the snow. I am sad but did find some good shells.
A comb bittersweet - of course! I should have considered that with all the other east coast shells that were showing up. Once those calico scallops get big I do have a hard time telling them from the bay scallops, which I know can have that white coloration. I'm glad there's still mysteries out there!
A cool adventure never the less!! Awesome turbans especially the orange ones..I really liked the painted cockles! Never had any and the big augers! I would like to see a buttercup locune.. added one of those to my list.. not to mention the junonia fragment too!!!!
I found a couple of hinged buttercups yesterday! I'll show you on my next freezing walk! 🥶
Great video. Heading that way midweek. Excited to see some beautiful shells. I learn so much from you!
I hope you find lots of goodies!
Good finds. I've never gone that far up the beach on Captiva, staying near the parking. Next trip I will definitely explore farther up the beach.
Love the beachy goodness you bring to us!!! ⛱️
Thank you for another lovely video! Looking forward to the next one 🥰
You are so welcome! Thank you for coming along with me!
Wow some great finds! I look so forward to these videos! 🙋💗
Glad you like them!
I would love to find a flat. But only coming to FL 2-3 times a year reduces my chances. Thanks for allowing us vicarious shell collecting!
Thanks for sharing your life on the beach with us. We live through you. Thanks again for a beautiful day at the beach. ❤️
Thank YOU for taking the time to come along with me! These beaches are too pretty to not share!
Loved this. I really like the bright orange horse conch and nutmeg. I want to find an apple murex one day. I have only been shelling a few times.
You were the inspiration for a weekend trip to Ft. Myers so that I could beach comb. I’ve been watching your UA-cam shelling for some time. I collected two boxes of goodies to bring back to Summerfield which is 3 hours away. My husband was so helpful in finding a spot to park which was close to the ancient pier. On the beach at 6:45 am. Sunrise pictures and many large hinged cockles. ♥️ Many beautiful Sun Ray Venus. Even more shells that I discovered I learned their names through osmosis 😆 such a wonderful weekend! Thanks. A fan.
Awww - I love this! I'm so glad you made the trek and found a bunch of great souvenirs to bring home. Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed one of my favorite beaches!
Love the tinies! Such cute shells you got there.
Maybe my favorite of all your videos! The variety! The colors and patterns! Especially ❤️ the bittersweets and the two 3-tone red/orange/yellow top shells! Really just everything❣️ Thanks for another little respite from all the darkness of these days. Really appreciate you❣️☺️❤️
And I appreciate YOU taking the time to watch and leaving such a sweet comment. Thank you so much! 🙏🏼
I remember as a child finding the kitten paws and loved them back then...such pretty little shells. Thank you God for washing them ashore and thank you Sharmon for bringing attention to them. I can't wait to see where you're taking us next week!
Thank you so much for coming along with me! I can't wait to show all the fun things I found on our next adventure!
Another wonderful day with you at the beach. One day I hope to be there and finding my own treasures. Until then I will rely on you!!!
Thank you for the fantastic video. Enjoyed this immensely
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!
Nice shelling as always! I believe there are a lot of bittersweets in the panhandle. My sister brought me some from her trip to Pensacola.
Ooh, the walk was lovely, what a great day for Kitten Paws, Bittersweets and coral frags. The colors in the shells you found this week were especially fun to see, and I always love (can’t resist) a few Augers. As always, great video, thanks for sharing.
I can't believe I've never seen a chestnut turban that color. The beach never stops amazing me!
Just wanted to drop you a comment on how good you are at filming, commentating, and editing your videos. I have been looking at several other sheller's videos and have been disappointed and irritated by most of them. Many of them move the camera too fast, blurring the view and almost causing motion sickness. 🤢 Some of them only film the ground while they grab the shell without showing us the shell itself. Most of them do not identify all the shells they pick up. And a lot of them do not understand where the focal point is for their camera and do not understand how to balance their volume.😒 One even used politically incorrect descriptive terms. You were the first sheller I followed and now I know that I definitely found the best first. 👌 Your voice is so nice to listen to and you make the video fun. I sincerely hope that you enjoy making these videos as much as we all enjoy watching them. Thank you. You are greatly appreciated. 🤗
Thank you so much so all the amazing feedback! I try to make my videos as enjoyable as possible, and I'll throw as many tide-bits of knowledge I've picked up along the way as well. I do truly love my beach walks - some are a little more fun than others, but there is always something new to admire and I'm so lucky this is the area of Florida we chose to move to. Thank you for choosing to come along with me on my beach walks!
I love the kitten paws when I first saw them in Naples Fla.yrs ago. They are so cute!! and maybe I' m biased having 4 cats😉
I have recently discovered your videos. OMG! They are so amazing on so many levels. They are exciting and relaxing all at the same time. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of shells and Florida's beaches. You've got a new fan!
Welcome aboard! It is amazing how relaxing and exciting beachcombing is. I'm obsessed!
I love watching your videos each week. My bestie and I are going down to Southwest FL next week and can’t wait to find all the goodies!! Crossing my fingers that we will have great luck like you do! ❤️
Thank you for watching and I am sending you good shelling luck!! I hope you find everything you're looking for!
That piece of Lion paw would make a cool pendant.
Hi Sharmon
Thank you so much for taking us with you on your beach walk adventures!
I'm the typical "crazy cat lady" so I love the kitten paws!😻
I've tried Google image for your mystery shell at 11:25...... could it be a Comb Bittersweet?
Just had a family weekend in a house near the see. Unfortunately I wasn't able to walk on the beach and search for shells, but seeing the see from almost every window in the house was such a treat!😍
Wishing you a wonderful week, can't wait to see your next video!
Big hug and lots of love ❤️, xoxo Ilona
Yes, I do indeed believe that mystery shell is a comb bittersweet! It should have occurred to me since I was finding the other bittersweets but live and learn! I have to agree that having that view of the ocean is just so wonderful - I'm so glad you got to experience it on your family weekend. I hope it it brought you some strength and it's restorative powers for weeks to come! I hope you are well and you have a good rest of your week! ❤️
The ocean is so very calm and beautiful where you are.
The beaches are so calm I honestly can’t fathom that. Beaches here on the west coast of West Australia (Perth) etc are never like that and I mean NEVER. When watching you it makes me feel like your at a lake, lol.
Even if our waves were kinda calmish there’d still be crashing smaller waves on the shore, never would the waters just gently lap like in this video.
Infact if you stand just knee deep the current/pull of the waves going in n out can often unbalance you just in the shallows. You wouldn’t be able to peer thru clear waters either, it’d be all swirling misty sand, maybe a lil sea weed.
So so envious. If I get over to the US again (that’s if I can ever afford it again, lol) Il definitely be going shelling at every destination I can find.
W a lovely day with you on Captiva Beach…it’s certainly “Capti-vated “ my mind. 💙🙏🏻🐡🐙🐬🐠🐚🐚🐚
I grew up with the cold Atlantic up in New Jersey so it took me quite a while to wrap my head around the calm Gulf waters and the fact they get WARM in the summer. The ocean gets WARM!! We don't get the waves like the East Coast so on a calm day you can watch the shells just rolling around in the surf and pick them up. I hope you do get to visit here again. Maybe even go on a shell tour to one of the fantastic islands we have!
Today, I got to watch 2 of your videos! Hurray for me!! ❤️🐚
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Another great video!! I look forward to them every Sunday!! I think my favorite shell from this video is that really big Auger!! I’ve never seen one that big! Great find! Watching this video makes me even more excited for our family vacation this year!! Finally heading to SWFL!! 🐚🐚
Well I hope you have a fantastic time planning your adventure and I hope you find lots of great souvenirs to bring home! 🐚🐚
These videos have me obsessed 😂 Thank you for sharing your adventures every week, I loved the candy corn look on the turbans and the small almost all white juvenile fighting conch 😍
I'm kind of obsessed with beachcombing so welcome to the club! 😅
Awesome beach trip ! I do admit I have Not walked much of Captiva..need to go shelling there ! Thank you !!
Always happy you come along with me on my beach walks Nancy!
Those orange turbans are gorgeous! 😍
Loved the color of that frond oyster. I’m sending word to the waves to bring your junonia to find you! 😊
Thank you! I've found pieces of J but I'm still waiting to find a whole one. Something else to look forward to!
@@SWFBeachLife that’s right! It will come when you least expect it.
I sooo look forward to each of your videos!! It’s my happy place!! Have a stressful day? Pop on one of your videos and my stress level takes a nose dive back to calm and happy!! Thank You, for each and every video!!
What a wonderful thing to hear! I'm so glad I can get you to your happy place whenever you want! 🌴🌊🐚
I always look forward to your weekly videos. Thank you! I visited Florida from December 2021 through February 2022 and was so obsessed with shelling that I decided to move to Florida. I will be there in two weeks and cannot wait to shell. P.S. My husband calls me "Shelly" now due to my obsession.
Had I only known about the Florida shells, I would have moved here sooner! I hope you find lots of treasures when you get here! 🐚
So enjoyable. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great job today!
Hello Sharmon! Very much enjoyed your video and yes I will say it again that I enjoy being a Patreon. Wow so incredible to find those bittersweet clams! I hope if I can get to Turner Beach I can also find a small orange scallop shell and a horse conch like you did. Those are shells I definitely want to find! Hope to see Captiva soon. Thank you also for the most soothing beach time. I just imagine myself there watching the dolphins. Very grateful for that.. Best regards!
Thank you Karen!! 🙏🏼 I hope you do get to see Captiva and you get those shells you're looking for! 🐚❤️
I have a feeling you're going to find your junonia soon. At least I'm hoping. Turns out to be a decent haul albeit a slow start. I agree that part of the fun is actually hunting for the shells. I could definitely buy most of these shells at a store but that isn't nearly as fun and satisfying as actually finding them yourself. Thanks for taking us along!
You nailed it on the head! I went to the Sanibel Shell show and while I like oogling at the shells, there's just something about the ones you find for yourself. I had no interest in buying any shells - but now I want to travel the world and see what I can find! Until that happens I'll just keep roaming these gorgeous Florida beaches. And with any luck I'll stumble upon that Junonia one of these days! 🙏🏼
Hi, Charmon! Great little haul today! You were mentioning the dark sand at Captiva. It reminded me of the sand we see at Tawas Bay State Park, on Lake Huron, on Michigan's East (Sunrise side) coast. Most of the sand is beige and sugar white, but there are layers of dense black sand, too. It's actually fine, black magnetite, a form of iron pyrite, if memory serves me correctly. Remember the toy we used to play with where we'd use a magnet to drag iron filings to bald Willy's scalp and face? Well, those filings are magnetite. It's often a reliable indicator for the presence of flour gold, and you can skim it off the wet sand and try your hand at panning it out. Use a magnet to remove the black "sand", and there's your flour gold. It's often found in the River Thames, too. No need to thank me; my head is just full of all kinds of trivial, mostly-useless nuggets that I'm only too glad to pass on. Love your channel!
I want you on my Trivial Pursuit team! I always go for the green questions, which you're probably good at too, but just the same. So I did a little reading about Florida sand - it's mostly quartz from the Appalachian mountains if you can believe that. The slope of Captiva is different than Sanibel (which is why Sanibel typically will have more shells) so I'm wondering if that's why the sand is darker. The soft white sand can't make it up onto the beach. I was going to maybe go to the Captiva library to see if I could find someone that knows the answer but not sure when I can make it over there. And now I want to bring a magnet to the beach with me to see if anything sticks!
@@SWFBeachLife OH! I hope you will! That'd be a really neat short...or maybe longer video? I can believe it about sand coming from so far. Here in Michigan, we get so many minerals and rocks that have traveled from the Arctic and other areas, dragged by the glaciers that gouged the Great Lakes for us. By the way, did you know that the entire Gt. Lks. region is still rebounding upward from the weight of those glaciers? Honest! That soft white sugar sand at Lake Superior can get oven-hot in the Summer sun; not a place for strappy sandals. The waves wash the magnetite onto it and from afar, it sometimes looks like zebra stripes when its all riffle-textured. Yes, I do believe we are kindred spirit trivia geeks! LOL
@@pbonniejean Kindred nerds unite! That is so neat about the striped sand. The sand down here doesn't get hot in the summer like some of the other sands do. I suppose it's the quartz and crushed shell. The sand on the east coast - woo boy, you better bring shoes or you'll be dancing all the way to the water!
You know I love the kitten paws. Got my kitten paw fix this trip. Except for the closed ones they would have all gone home with me. They are SO cute!! Thank you for a wonderful beach trip👍🌺
I agree! Love kitten paws.
Thank you so much for coming along with me!!
Thank you for taking us along with you; you are very lucky to live where you do; one day for me:)
Hi Sharmin! I can finally say I'm coming to Florida!!! I was hoping I might be able to get some advice on shell bags, tours and recommendations as I have never been. And don't worry, I know I must search for treasures....lol! If you are able to, I would appreciate it! In the meantime, take care, keep having fun and thanks for sharing!
Congrats on coming to Florida! What area will you be visiting? Marco Island is about an hour from Fort Myers so some of these places are a little spread out. I use a mesh bag that I sling over my shoulder when I'm out hunting (need to keep both hands free) and don't forget a little container for small and delicate things you might find. Happy to answer any other questions you might have!
I love your videos so much 💕
Thanks!
Thank you so much!! I appreciate it! 🙏🏼
What a lovely stroll down the beach! Those kitten paws are hilarious! I guess the one under the coral stayed still too long! I probably would have kept the kittenated turban intact! LOL It's amazing how different shells proliferate at different times. Thanks for an enjoyable walk! Hugs from Virginia !
It's so true - I never know what I'm going to find! I was delighted I managed to find at least a few great treasures. Thank you so much for taking the time to come along with me!
I got a few bittersweets on one of my first shelling excursions on keywaydin island. Didn't know but weeks later I found out I had been out there shortly after a storm
Those are great finds for down here! I've only found a few and only on Sanibel. Congrats on your neat finds!
Loved all the small shells. I was on Turner in January and there was an enormous pile of shells right next to the rock pile that separates Turner and Blind Pass. Shelled both beaches did really well on Blind Pass. Unfortunately I am back in Pa where we just got 3 inches of snow. 9 months and counting till I am back in Captiva. Thank you so much for sharing these videos. I really look forward to them! Saw that there were some storms in SW FL this weekend. Will make for some good shelling for your next video. I am so happy that I became a pateron. Although it is under my maiden name Frumento-Boyle
Thank you so much for supporting me!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 Yes, I had every intention of being out there yesterday morning and it was fun - but COLD!!! Got to see some really great stuff though so I'll be sharing that chilly post-storm walk in a few weeks. Thank you again for being awesome!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for another great video. Guess what I found today? My Husband and I drove over to Pass-a-Grille Beach and found our first Horse Conch! Yay!🙂 Now to get it clean.
That's awesome - congratulations! There's just something about finding those treasures that can't be beat!
Love the coral and the bittersweets, and that orange turban is gorgeous! I hope I find a flat one day!
I hope you find a flat one day too!