Would much rather watch this than football...unfortunately the TV has been taken over so thank you for putting this out today, you're saving my sanity!! 😂👍😁
Yup 👎football! Especially since half-time show will be evil. Snoop and Dre promote defund police and get rid of police! Sick people Rap use to be good, now it is defaming woman and has vile profanity! But shelling is good!
@@carolemahoney3766 I completely agree. I loved it when they had Lady GaGa, that band The Weekend, Even when they had Shakira (sp?) and what's her face. Real bands, real entertainment. Plus I'm not a fan of Rap anyway...blek.
Sanibel is so beautiful! I was shelling w/my girl friend, both of us with our heads looking down to the sand, and suddenly we knocked heads into each other and fell down onto the sand. And, next, we laughed our axxes off!!!
wow, you are really dedicated to shelling, I could never get myself that early to the beach. You did find some really beautiful shells at Sanibel beach.
I'm enjoying you teaching us about shelling. What we can and can't take home from our time at the beach. Also to respect the life of the critters that live there. So thank you for sharing your knowledge and love for the beach.
I was at Sanibel recently. I love how you gently put live shells back in the water. It was explained to me to not throw the shells out into the water because the impact is harmful...
Gosh I never thought to mention that. Yes, they shouldn't be thrown back in the water. Those poor little squishy creatures can also be hurt. I'l have to mention that in an upcoming video! Thank you!
@@SWFBeachLife thanks for doing that. I felt bad because I had been tossing them out in order to stay out of the surf. Now I have a long handle shelling basket I can safely release them without getting too wet.
I am really enjoying your sea shell adventures without having to breathe in the Florida humidity. Lived in Michigan & Ohio for too many years to enjoy the Humidity. Recently was in Naples, caring for my elderly parents, now in Northern California @4,000 ft...not much humidity here. . Caring for remaining elderly parent. Grey squirrels, varieties of bird summer v.s. winter; deer, black bear, coyote & skunks, rats, mice... usual Forest critters; none with hard, colorful 🐚 shells, however. Spring is blooming, pollen in the air & on the vehicles... yep, not much humidity! Not rain, either, in our drought (not-filled) waters. May you enjoy your day!
Sounds like you have a bunch of nature to enjoy where you are too! I grew up in NJ where the summers can be brutally humid and I like the heat so I'm happy as a clam down here. I'm glad you can have your lack of humidity and still enjoy the beach with me!
Thanks for another great video. I love the shelling after a storm. I am one of those people who go out in the middle of the night and love the shelling with not many people around! Love the huge shark eyes and those horse conchs! Beautiful color. Looking forward to your next video and hearing about your kayaking!
Loved that beach full of shells! Really great haul this week, my favorite is probably the yellow scallop because they are so rare, but the horse conchs were also great finds and they cleaned up so beautifully. So fun to watch, thanks as always!
I was in Fort Myers Beach during the tornado! That was my last full day of vacation, so I missed post storm shelling. Thank you for sharing this! I just knew it would be fantastic!
@Robin Segnitz I'm headed down from WV on March 2nd. I'll be there a week. I was there ( sanibell, venice, & Fort myers) in Nov. I had never really cared for shells but now I'm addicted. Did you mainly shell there? Do you recommend any shelling tours? I had two other ladies with me and done whatever they wanted so I'm curious? I appreciate any input or recommendations. I certainly hope that you had an amazing trip. They say, any day at the beach is a great day. I agree. Thank you for any info.
@@304girlriggs7 I just shelled there on Fort Myers Beach. I find the shelling on FMB better than Sanibel or Captiva, although I have never hit one of them after a major storm. Just get out for early for the low tides, especially the negative low tides. I usually shell mid-island in FMB. I may try Lover’s Key the next time I visit.
Another beautiful trip to the shell covered beach. I’m getting good opportunity to work on not coveting😊I’m very happy you were safe through the tornado. See you next week. 👍👏🥰
Oh I needed this! And right close to my bedtime too. I can relax and watch my sweet friend hunt shells and hear the calming sounds of the beach sounds plus the calming voice of you my sweet friend 🧜🏼♀️🐚
I cant wait to come down and do some shelling. Going to come down in November for my 50th birthday and do some shelling. I hope I have good luck finding them like you do. Love your videos. I look forward to them. Thanks for doing them.
Glad the tornado didn't hurt anyone! Wow! That is such an amazing haul! I've never seen shark eyes that big before! And those horse conchs are fabulous as are the other shells! Wish I could encounter such conditions when ever I go there. I would come home with an extra luggage or two! Thanks for such a fun video!
We are going there in 3 weeks, to Sanibel Island and watching this my first thought was im taking in an extra bag! We are driving so it will be great, tho I saw no furbabies on the beach so I'm a bit concerned. I just cant wait.
Whoops! Wasn't finished. Another awesome horse conch!! That is a cool yellow cs! Awesome morning of shelling! Looking forward to next week too. Thanks, Sharmon! xxoo
I truly enjoy your Sunday night videos and look forward to them every week. Thank you so much, you are so natural and I’ve learned a lot from you. Take care and stay safe. Hugs from Ontario Canada. 💕
Lots and lots of beautiful shells..😊 calico scallops, horse conch, apple mirax and Florida fighting conch..thank you very much for taking us shelling with you. 🤗🐚🐚🐚
Happy to hear everyone was safe!! Beautiful video walk along the beach as always🤩. Was happy to stumble across two videos of you featured on beach combing I believe it was. Great to put a face behind the voice that takes us on the awesome walks each week🥰.
Everything I know about shells, I have learned from watching your videos. I’m so grateful to have stumbled upon your account! I’m going shelling stuff shackleford banks soon and am sure to be able to appreciate whatever finds I get because of how you’ve educated me!
I've never shelled up there but I know the channeled whelk and knobbed whelks can be found up that way. I hope you find all sorts of beach goodies when you go!
I'm not one to like the living creatures inside the shells but I must say, those are really cute eyes peaking out around the edge of the scallops. I would never have known this. You always show us good examples of these . 😊🐌🐚
Oh my gosh what great finds today! And I loved seeing those little eye stalks peeking out...Lol! Can't wait to see the clean-up video...that should be fun!
Wow those were some great finds! Those big shark eyes and the horse conchs were amazing! I do think you have to get at like 2-3 in the morning to be the absolutely first one out. I've been to the beach at 3 in the morning before (as you've said I am one of those loons haha) and I only ever start to see other people after around 4 AM. Admittedly, that was during the off season but I don't think too many people go at that time anyway. Also, that big shark eye has some discoloration I think due to it being buried in anoxic sand/mud. This happens due to low oxygen levels and it's cool to see how that black was implemented in the growth of the shell! Thanks for sharing, hope you're doing well!
I have only found a handful of those big, fat shark eyes and I just love them. To find 2 in one way was outstanding. I wish I liked the night shelling more. Its drives me crazy I can only see a few feet in front of me and knowing you can only do the night shelling in off-turtle season sure does cut down on the opportunities. A red light would definitely drive me mad! Thanks for watching! I think I have a few of your videos I need to catch up on.
Hey hey!! New follower - was inspired to visit keewaydin island after seeing your videos. I found SO MUCH AWESOME! Wish I could share a photo here with you but I was like a kid in a candy store. A fairly big horse conch (tan/orange about 4-5 inches long), and tons of alphabet cones (one was very big at 2 d 1.5 inches) and the colors were just so amazing. Tons of pink and orange shells there. I think the colors change some based on the type of algae and other things they're eating. Anyway, bunch of other great ones too. A channeled welk(which I learned what it was from you), and my new fave the buttercup lucenes. I wish I had stayed longer!!! Also I just love the sound of your voice and your accent - well done on these videos!!
I'm so happy you had a good experience on Keewaydin! And it certainly sounds like you know your shells. Thanks for letting me know and I hope you continue exploring!
Thank you for IDing the shells. We are only here for a couple of days. Went to Tarpon Bay as it had just opened. Mostly, clam and scallop shells. We have one more day to shell, we are in LaBelle, if you see this and have a suggestion of which beach might be good, I would be grateful. Take care and thanks
If you don't mind the drive, you might want to try Tigertail down in Marco. I would also say Fort Myers Beach but the parking is still little funky. You can probably get parking if you get there early!
I was hoping you’d say that you’re going out again!! Yay!! The beach just kept changing with the surf pushing or taking shells away. I’d love to be there the day after a storm to shell. There was so many interesting coloured shells empty and alive. So cool!!! Thank you for the beautiful beach walk and I can’t wait until next week!! Have a great week!!🥰🐬
I LOVE seeing what kind of mess the beach is going to be after a storm. It's usually picking through "beach trash" but I just love it! Thanks for coming along with me!
I get so excited watching this! So many shells and I love shells. My bedroom is all shells and beach stuff. I’d rather be at the beach, but I just do the best I can. Indiana is nothing like beach!
I'm really luck to live where I do. We moved to Florida so we could be close to the beach - I had no idea how interested in all the beach treasures I would be! Thank you so much for coming along with me on my beach walk!
So much fun!!! I love tagging along with you. I keep saying "take that one, oh no, take that one" then I realize, you can't take them all. The beach is covered with shells. Then I compose myself 🐚🐌😊
I recently had a day that there were so many shells I didn't know which way to turn! I'll be sharing that this coming Sunday. There were goodies EVERYWHERE!
Thank you so much for the excitement of shell hunting and the wonderful beach time. I am from Indiana and enjoy everything you do. So may God bless you with good health and safety with your journeys.
I was at Turner Beach on 1/17/22 at 3:30 am. I was not the first one on the beach. The shelling was the best day I have ever had shelling. Found 2 bucket list shells.
So basically you're telling me I need to take a nap in my car and just shell the whole night! 😅 Congrats on your Lion's Paw and Cabrit murex! I was hoping I would find one today but it's still on that bucket list!
@SWF Beach Life Thank you, I was extremely luckly to be on Sanibel the day of the storm and to find those shells. I went to bed at 8pm the night before and took a nap at 9am when I got to the hotel.
Today you find again so much shells. They are all wonderful, amazing, I love them all. I never would change their colour, only clean all up, the rest comes from God. But every has his own wish, so have your fun with all Have all a wonderful shell Sunday..🙏🥰👍🐚🐚🐚
What a lovely sentiment. People like to collect, treat and store their shells differently - and none of them are wrong! Thank you so very much for watching!
I'm so excited, as I'm headed down to Sanibell and SW Florida the 2nd of March. I was there in Nov, the 8th-16th but didnt know all that I now know. I found your channel when I got back home from Florida and instantly wanted to go back but got covid. I'm FINALLY better so its shelling time! Thank you for everything you've taught me. I actually brought a live critter home and it stunk horribly. Idk there was a critter in there, as it was a tiny cone shell. ( yes, I felt awful) I now know to look a lot closer. Bless you and Happy Shelling.
I hope you find everything you're looking for when you come in March! And I hope it warms up a bit. I went shelling for hours today in the 50's and froze my butt off!
Goodness me you are going to have to start going out earlier lol. Beautiful range of shells, love to see the live ones going back in the water. Also love to see the circle of life with the birds taking what they need too. Very nice, thank you. Stay safe x
Hi Sharmon, The shells are gorgeous! Congratulations with those two large shark eyes and that horse conch! Those calico scallops are so beautiful. Really love them a lot. I saw a UA-cam video of another Florida sheller who went to West Gulf Drive. She found shell piles all over the beach. It was insane. I've got a question: will that black bay scallop get it's color back when you have it out of the water? The reason I ask is because I follow several London mudlarks who are mudlarking the Thames. They find a lot of black clay pipes. They are black because the mud they are laying in has less oxygen. After they retrieve the pipe it will take a few days but then it will be white again. Can't wait to see your next kayak adventure and all the goodies you have found. Wishing you a wonderful week. Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona
Those dark shells will stay dark. They too were buried in sand that didn't have a lot of oxygen in it so the chemicals in the shells make them turn dark. Interesting about the clay pipes! It's so hard to choose which beach to go to after a storm. They are all probably outstanding and I'm always hoping I've chosen the right one! I hope you have a wonderful week!
What are those iridescent white shells, I think they maybe flat. The ones people make like windchimes out of? I LOVED that first shark eye you found, so cool.
I was watching this storm coverage live on UA-cam on Ryan Hall Y'all's channel. Prayed you were okay when I saw it and then hoped you'd be able to get out on the beach to see what washed up.
I know this is an older vlog but I had to tell you that I'm enjoying your channel so very much!!! I'm a new subscriber!!! That was an Absolutely Amazing hunt!!! Thank you I'm learning alot!!! I'm enjoying all your shells!!! God Bless!!!
I tried wearing surf boots but the water still gets in my shoes. I've given up and I just wear my regular beach shoes. It's not so much the water is cold, it's the cold wind on wet feet that make it a bit chilly 🥶
My favorite thing to do on Sundays is watch your new video. Very happy to see the sunshine and warm beaches when I'm in a foot of snow. I would have a very hard time resisting all of the Florida Fighting Conchs too. They are so beautiful and unique. I love every single one of your videos.
Love the beautiful shells that you have you really lucked out when you found those. Love the horse conchs love the shark eyes. Can't wait for your next video I just you make my Sunday let me tell you I look forward to your videos every Sunday thank you for sharing
Love your videos, they make me relax and they give me pleasure. It is also awesome the way you protect the beach and Its inhabitants . People could leRn alot from you. Thank you
We are super spoiled and the mollusks and snails like our warm waters. Plus our beaches have a gentle slope so the shells can make their way onto the beach.
Those absolutely GORGEOUS CALICO SCALLOPS! Just beautiful! I was about to say that it was a bummer that all of them were alive at the moment, but boy those birds took care of that real quick! 😂😂😂
Im watching from my house in Ireland that is across the road from a beach.... and you are Soooooo lucky to have all these beautiful shells right there. All I seem to find is limpets and whelks... Anybody else screaming when you put a gorgeous shell BACK on the sand ??? lol
ALL you find is limpets? I love limpets! It's crazy to me how different beaches are. The rare things to one person is mundane to another. Hey....we could always do a shell swap 😃
@@SWFBeachLife I made so many limpet ladies when I was a kid..like they were wearing bustles...made of all size limpets shells. If we found a shell with any other colour than limpet or whelk we were jumping around. lol.
Lol. All the lights on the beach! I have a rough time when I go really early too. But, sadly, the early bird really does get the worm... Oh I see a bunch of night lights!😁 Beautiful shark eye! Some of those that size washed up here too. Nice horse conch! LOVE the gold and burgundy scallop! Very pretty crown conch! I must say the live calico scallops you have are to die for. Just absolutely gorgeous! Egg cockles are fairly common up here. I'm thinking I may have sent you one. They can be really pretty pink or orange on the inside.
I would seriously need to be out there at 2am to "beat" anyone to the shells. I may try it one of these warmer days 😅 I find all these shells all over the beaches down here, but Sanibel hands down has the best scallops! I was thrilled with that little pony and it cleaned up so pretty!
@@SWFBeachLife I think the guy from Shell Stories goes in the middle of the night from some of his older videos. Yes, I was impressed with the clean-up too!
Yes! That was an angel wing filled with sand. I think I grabbed it but didn't film me getting it because I do see 1 angel wing at the very end with all the other goodies. Good eye!
Wow what a fantastic day at the beach ! All those gorgeous scallops especially the yellow /orange ones that were alive ! And that fabulous horse conch ! And the abundance of apple murex and those huge shark eyes ! Wow congratulations great day ! Thanks for the beach time with the shore birds running in the surf ! Love seeing them running around ! So much fun to watch ! Can’t wait to see the next episode! Take care
I wish everyday at the beach could be like this, but so fortunate to have been able to see what the storm had left behind. Thanks so much for coming along with me!
I love your videos and look forward to them coming out each Sunday. I thought in the second Horse Conk shell you found that there might have been a hermit crab? I wish I could attach a picture that I took from your video to show you the area of the shell I was wondering about. Sometimes those little hermit crabs are so hard to see. We found some really nice shells when we were at the beach and left them on the front porch overnight and the next morning, 3 of the shells had “moved themselves” over against the side of the house. 😳Needless to say we put those little fellas in a shallow dish with water and returned them back to the beach asap.
I've accidentally come home with hitchhikers and I brought them right back to the beach. I'm lucky I live close! Now I check my shells REALLY well, especially when shelling near the water. You are right - those little crabs can really hide in those smaller shells. You can email me photos if you like to swfbeachlife@gmail.com
Something occurred to me while watching your videos. So, I sent one over to my cousin to get her opinion. She agreed... You sound just like our aunt Paula...the way you say things and even your laugh 💖
I recently went to Galveston and there’s was few seashell and they were all repeated. Here are so many different kind 😍😍 I wish I could go to this beach. 😊😊 Beautiful video (like)
I just discovered your channel about a month ago and I’m hooked. You do such a lovely job creating your videos. I have learned so much! I’ve been binge watching your videos. Do you have any other related content creators you would recommend? I love to go shelling when I go to Galveston to visit my mom. Love your channel! Thank you for such beautiful content!
Welcome aboard! You are going to learn about shells for sure 😃 I enjoy watching "Solace in Shelling," "Shell Stories" and when I can I also try to catch Jaime with "Plum Island Sea Cabin." Since I make videos I'm SUPER picky about what seashell videos I choose to watch 🤣
I was at Fort Myers Beach recently, and we found some of the top shells of crabs, are these rare finds? I’ve never seen anything like it, but just wondering!
Were they the speckled ones? Aren't they beautiful? If they are a really fantastic pattern that's the carapace of a calico box crab. I don't typically collect them but lots of other people do!
The horse conchs are awesome! I was wondering if you are concerned with safety in the darkness of the early morning? Thanks so much for sharing you videos!
I know it was dark out, but there were plenty of other people out there. I don't know why, but I never feel unsafe. I've never had any issues either, so maybe it's just been my experience. I do carry pepper spray just in case ☺️
Would much rather watch this than football...unfortunately the TV has been taken over so thank you for putting this out today, you're saving my sanity!! 😂👍😁
Yup 👎football! Especially since half-time show will be evil. Snoop and Dre promote defund police and get rid of police! Sick people Rap use to be good, now it is defaming woman and has vile profanity! But shelling is good!
@@carolemahoney3766 I completely agree. I loved it when they had Lady GaGa, that band The Weekend, Even when they had Shakira (sp?) and what's her face. Real bands, real entertainment. Plus I'm not a fan of Rap anyway...blek.
Agree 100%! Far more enjoyable than football!
Happy to provide you with some alternative entertainment! 🐚 Thanks for coming to the beach with me!
They are very nice
Sanibel is so beautiful! I was shelling w/my girl friend, both of us with our heads looking down to the sand, and suddenly we knocked heads into each other and fell down onto the sand. And, next, we laughed our axxes off!!!
😅😅😅 What a great story 🐚🐚
wow, you are really dedicated to shelling, I could never get myself that early to the beach. You did find some really beautiful shells at Sanibel beach.
Getting up that early stinks, but I usually forget that I'm so tired once I hit the beach!
I'm enjoying you teaching us about shelling. What we can and can't take home from our time at the beach. Also to respect the life of the critters that live there. So thank you for sharing your knowledge and love for the beach.
Thank you so much for coming along with me on my walk!
I was at Sanibel recently. I love how you gently put live shells back in the water. It was explained to me to not throw the shells out into the water because the impact is harmful...
Gosh I never thought to mention that. Yes, they shouldn't be thrown back in the water. Those poor little squishy creatures can also be hurt. I'l have to mention that in an upcoming video! Thank you!
@@SWFBeachLife thanks for doing that. I felt bad because I had been tossing them out in order to stay out of the surf. Now I have a long handle shelling basket I can safely release them without getting too wet.
Never thought about that either
They get violently tossed in the surf among waves and rocks. There’s absolutely zero evidence that landing on the water’s surface is harmful
Your videos are the first I've come across. I like the way you film, no loud music,noise. Very calming.
Glad you like them!
My family spent 50 years shelling on Sanibel starting in 1954. So many incredible memories. Thank you!
That's awesome! Thanks so much for going down memory lane with me!
I am really enjoying your sea shell adventures without having to breathe in the Florida humidity. Lived in Michigan & Ohio for too many years to enjoy the Humidity. Recently was in Naples, caring for my elderly parents, now in Northern California
@4,000 ft...not much humidity here. . Caring for remaining elderly parent. Grey squirrels, varieties of bird summer v.s. winter; deer, black bear, coyote & skunks, rats, mice... usual Forest critters; none with hard, colorful 🐚 shells, however. Spring is blooming, pollen in the air & on the vehicles... yep, not much humidity! Not rain, either, in our drought (not-filled) waters. May you enjoy your day!
Sounds like you have a bunch of nature to enjoy where you are too! I grew up in NJ where the summers can be brutally humid and I like the heat so I'm happy as a clam down here. I'm glad you can have your lack of humidity and still enjoy the beach with me!
Thank you so much for your videos! I enjoy them so much and like learning about the shells. I also love how gentle you are with all the creatures. ❤️
So charming, so informative - and post-Hurricane Ian, alas, so sad…
So many beautiful beach treasures! Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks for another great video. I love the shelling after a storm. I am one of those people who go out in the middle of the night and love the shelling with not many people around! Love the huge shark eyes and those horse conchs! Beautiful color. Looking forward to your next video and hearing about your kayaking!
I love your enthusiasm and the education I get from your videos.Glad you were safe from tornado👍
Loved that beach full of shells! Really great haul this week, my favorite is probably the yellow scallop because they are so rare, but the horse conchs were also great finds and they cleaned up so beautifully. So fun to watch, thanks as always!
Awesome shelling trip! Love those horse conchs... what a joy to find. SO many pretty scallops; love the orange and yellow ones.
Look forward to your weekly videos thank you for sharing
all the beach/shell knowledge you have
My favorite time to shell is sunrise 🌞🌊🐚
Me too!
Glad you like them! Thank you so much for watching!
I was in Fort Myers Beach during the tornado! That was my last full day of vacation, so I missed post storm shelling. Thank you for sharing this! I just knew it would be fantastic!
@Robin Segnitz I'm headed down from WV on March 2nd. I'll be there a week. I was there ( sanibell, venice, & Fort myers) in Nov. I had never really cared for shells but now I'm addicted. Did you mainly shell there? Do you recommend any shelling tours? I had two other ladies with me and done whatever they wanted so I'm curious? I appreciate any input or recommendations. I certainly hope that you had an amazing trip. They say, any day at the beach is a great day. I agree. Thank you for any info.
@@304girlriggs7 I just shelled there on Fort Myers Beach. I find the shelling on FMB better than Sanibel or Captiva, although I have never hit one of them after a major storm. Just get out for early for the low tides, especially the negative low tides. I usually shell mid-island in FMB. I may try Lover’s Key the next time I visit.
@@304girlriggs7 by the way, I would love to be going in March! Enjoy your visit!
Another beautiful trip to the shell covered beach. I’m getting good opportunity to work on not coveting😊I’m very happy you were safe through the tornado. See you next week. 👍👏🥰
Your videos are so soothing and you bring knowledge and joy to us all. Thankyou for sharing 😊 ☺ ❤
Oh I needed this! And right close to my bedtime too. I can relax and watch my sweet friend hunt shells and hear the calming sounds of the beach sounds plus the calming voice of you my sweet friend 🧜🏼♀️🐚
I hope all is good by you my beach warrior! ❤️
I cant wait to come down and do some shelling. Going to come down in November for my 50th birthday and do some shelling. I hope I have good luck finding them like you do. Love your videos. I look forward to them. Thanks for doing them.
I hope you have good birthday shelling luck too!
Glad the tornado didn't hurt anyone! Wow! That is such an amazing haul! I've never seen shark eyes that big before! And those horse conchs are fabulous as are the other shells! Wish I could encounter such conditions when ever I go there. I would come home with an extra luggage or two! Thanks for such a fun video!
I wish the shelling was always like this but the crazy, awesome piles only happen after storms and days of good strong winds.
We are going there in 3 weeks, to Sanibel Island and watching this my first thought was im taking in an extra bag! We are driving so it will be great, tho I saw no furbabies on the beach so I'm a bit concerned. I just cant wait.
@@montanaliving4769 Keep the fur babies on a leash and you’re good to go!
I love how excited you got when you found that larger horse conch. I was so happy for you.
Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing video!! ❤️🐚
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
Whoops! Wasn't finished. Another awesome horse conch!! That is a cool yellow cs! Awesome morning of shelling! Looking forward to next week too. Thanks, Sharmon! xxoo
I am amazed at how those horse conchs cleaned up! It didn't look like the same shell at all. A wonderful walk. Thanks, Sharmon! Hugs from Virginia!
Sending more hugs from another Virginian!!
Thank you for coming along with me!
Omg so many shells!!! They're all absolutely gorgeous! Anywho, glad you all are safe there!!! Thank you for your calming videos Sharmon!
I truly enjoy your Sunday night videos and look forward to them every week. Thank you so much, you are so natural and I’ve learned a lot from you.
Take care and stay safe. Hugs from Ontario Canada. 💕
Thank you for the lovely comment my Canadian beach friend!
Lots and lots of beautiful shells..😊 calico scallops, horse conch, apple mirax and Florida fighting conch..thank you very much for taking us shelling with you. 🤗🐚🐚🐚
You are so welcome!
Happy to hear everyone was safe!! Beautiful video walk along the beach as always🤩. Was happy to stumble across two videos of you featured on beach combing I believe it was. Great to put a face behind the voice that takes us on the awesome walks each week🥰.
Thanks so much! 😊 That event with Beachcombing Magazine was so fun. Who knows - maybe I'll do another event in the future!
All those scallops are so beautiful
Super haul I so enjoy all the info and tips in your videos and the beach time is so healing to my soul, thank you! ~*~
Everything I know about shells, I have learned from watching your videos. I’m so grateful to have stumbled upon your account! I’m going shelling stuff shackleford banks soon and am sure to be able to appreciate whatever finds I get because of how you’ve educated me!
I've never shelled up there but I know the channeled whelk and knobbed whelks can be found up that way. I hope you find all sorts of beach goodies when you go!
I'm not one to like the living creatures inside the shells but I must say, those are really cute eyes peaking out around the edge of the scallops. I would never have known this. You always show us good examples of these . 😊🐌🐚
Oh my gosh what great finds today! And I loved seeing those little eye stalks peeking out...Lol! Can't wait to see the clean-up video...that should be fun!
Wow those were some great finds! Those big shark eyes and the horse conchs were amazing! I do think you have to get at like 2-3 in the morning to be the absolutely first one out. I've been to the beach at 3 in the morning before (as you've said I am one of those loons haha) and I only ever start to see other people after around 4 AM. Admittedly, that was during the off season but I don't think too many people go at that time anyway. Also, that big shark eye has some discoloration I think due to it being buried in anoxic sand/mud. This happens due to low oxygen levels and it's cool to see how that black was implemented in the growth of the shell! Thanks for sharing, hope you're doing well!
I have only found a handful of those big, fat shark eyes and I just love them. To find 2 in one way was outstanding. I wish I liked the night shelling more. Its drives me crazy I can only see a few feet in front of me and knowing you can only do the night shelling in off-turtle season sure does cut down on the opportunities. A red light would definitely drive me mad! Thanks for watching! I think I have a few of your videos I need to catch up on.
The starfish at 14:35😲🤗🥰! I just stumbled upon your page and you are my new happy place😊 I love the beach, thank you for sharing mam🤙🏼❣️
Oh yay! Welcome aboard! We are going to have so much fun at the beach together!!! 😃
Hey hey!! New follower - was inspired to visit keewaydin island after seeing your videos. I found SO MUCH AWESOME! Wish I could share a photo here with you but I was like a kid in a candy store. A fairly big horse conch (tan/orange about 4-5 inches long), and tons of alphabet cones (one was very big at 2 d 1.5 inches) and the colors were just so amazing. Tons of pink and orange shells there. I think the colors change some based on the type of algae and other things they're eating. Anyway, bunch of other great ones too. A channeled welk(which I learned what it was from you), and my new fave the buttercup lucenes. I wish I had stayed longer!!! Also I just love the sound of your voice and your accent - well done on these videos!!
I'm so happy you had a good experience on Keewaydin! And it certainly sounds like you know your shells. Thanks for letting me know and I hope you continue exploring!
Another great video! 💞 I was so glad to hear that nobody was injured during the Tornado!
I know - me too!
Thank you for IDing the shells. We are only here for a couple of days. Went to Tarpon Bay as it had just opened. Mostly, clam and scallop shells. We have one more day to shell, we are in LaBelle, if you see this and have a suggestion of which beach might be good, I would be grateful. Take care and thanks
If you don't mind the drive, you might want to try Tigertail down in Marco. I would also say Fort Myers Beach but the parking is still little funky. You can probably get parking if you get there early!
I was hoping you’d say that you’re going out again!! Yay!!
The beach just kept changing with the surf pushing or taking shells away. I’d love to be there the day after a storm to shell. There was so many interesting coloured shells empty and alive. So cool!!!
Thank you for the beautiful beach walk and I can’t wait until next week!! Have a great week!!🥰🐬
I LOVE seeing what kind of mess the beach is going to be after a storm. It's usually picking through "beach trash" but I just love it! Thanks for coming along with me!
Horse conch beautiful!!! Love seeing all the piles of shells 🐚
I get so excited watching this! So many shells and I love shells. My bedroom is all shells and beach stuff. I’d rather be at the beach, but I just do the best I can. Indiana is nothing like beach!
I'm really luck to live where I do. We moved to Florida so we could be close to the beach - I had no idea how interested in all the beach treasures I would be! Thank you so much for coming along with me on my beach walk!
Great walk!! The horse conchs were awesome! You are such a great guide.
wow great video..i can only hope when im in Sanibel at the end of April, my grandkids and myself get to witness something like this.
So much fun!!! I love tagging along with you. I keep saying "take that one, oh no, take that one" then I realize, you can't take them all. The beach is covered with shells. Then I compose myself 🐚🐌😊
I recently had a day that there were so many shells I didn't know which way to turn! I'll be sharing that this coming Sunday. There were goodies EVERYWHERE!
Mother nature is amazing! Thank you again for an awesome trip to the beach! You are my absolute favorite !!!
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Thank you so much for the excitement of shell hunting and the wonderful beach time. I am from Indiana and enjoy everything you do. So may God bless you with good health and safety with your journeys.
Thank you Doreen!
I was at Turner Beach on 1/17/22 at 3:30 am. I was not the first one on the beach.
The shelling was the best day I have ever had shelling. Found 2 bucket list shells.
And what were those bucket list shells?
@@Lisa.Sparkman Cabrit murex and lion's paw
So basically you're telling me I need to take a nap in my car and just shell the whole night! 😅 Congrats on your Lion's Paw and Cabrit murex! I was hoping I would find one today but it's still on that bucket list!
@SWF Beach Life Thank you, I was extremely luckly to be on Sanibel the day of the storm and to find those shells. I went to bed at 8pm the night before and took a nap at 9am when I got to the hotel.
i have become addicted to watching you just recently, you have given me a new bucket list to do when in florida
Yay! I hope you find everything you're looking for once you get here!
Today you find again so much shells. They are all wonderful, amazing, I love them all. I never would change their colour, only clean all up, the rest comes from God. But every has his own wish, so have your fun with all
Have all a wonderful shell Sunday..🙏🥰👍🐚🐚🐚
What a lovely sentiment. People like to collect, treat and store their shells differently - and none of them are wrong! Thank you so very much for watching!
I'm so excited, as I'm headed down to Sanibell and SW Florida the 2nd of March. I was there in Nov, the 8th-16th but didnt know all that I now know. I found your channel when I got back home from Florida and instantly wanted to go back but got covid. I'm FINALLY better so its shelling time! Thank you for everything you've taught me. I actually brought a live critter home and it stunk horribly. Idk there was a critter in there, as it was a tiny cone shell. ( yes, I felt awful) I now know to look a lot closer. Bless you and Happy Shelling.
I hope you find everything you're looking for when you come in March! And I hope it warms up a bit. I went shelling for hours today in the 50's and froze my butt off!
I love spiney jewel boxes , good day for horse conchs! nice selection today :)
Goodness me you are going to have to start going out earlier lol. Beautiful range of shells, love to see the live ones going back in the water. Also love to see the circle of life with the birds taking what they need too. Very nice, thank you. Stay safe x
Hi Sharmon,
The shells are gorgeous! Congratulations with those two large shark eyes and that horse conch!
Those calico scallops are so beautiful. Really love them a lot.
I saw a UA-cam video of another Florida sheller who went to West Gulf Drive. She found shell piles all over the beach. It was insane.
I've got a question: will that black bay scallop get it's color back when you have it out of the water?
The reason I ask is because I follow several London mudlarks who are mudlarking the Thames. They find a lot of black clay pipes. They are black because the mud they are laying in has less oxygen. After they retrieve the pipe it will take a few days but then it will be white again.
Can't wait to see your next kayak adventure and all the goodies you have found.
Wishing you a wonderful week.
Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona
Those dark shells will stay dark. They too were buried in sand that didn't have a lot of oxygen in it so the chemicals in the shells make them turn dark. Interesting about the clay pipes!
It's so hard to choose which beach to go to after a storm. They are all probably outstanding and I'm always hoping I've chosen the right one!
I hope you have a wonderful week!
Wonder beach walk. Thanks for the beach time too...really needed that...
Awesome shells, thank you for sharing your walk & beach treasures ‼️
Thanks for coming along with me!
really enjoyed this, your made me feel so calm,, loved the shells too!
What are those iridescent white shells, I think they maybe flat. The ones people make like windchimes out of? I LOVED that first shark eye you found, so cool.
Those are jingles. They come in all sorts of different colors. I'm sure I'll pick some up in the next few videos ☺️
I was watching this storm coverage live on UA-cam on Ryan Hall Y'all's channel. Prayed you were okay when I saw it and then hoped you'd be able to get out on the beach to see what washed up.
I was out there a few hours later. So very grateful that no one was badly injured. And a bonus on the shells for sure!
Your videos are beautiful. And educational! ❤️
Your videos are absolutely wonderful and very relaxing! So is your voice! Thank you!
Wow, thank you! ❤️
I know this is an older vlog but I had to tell you that I'm enjoying your channel so very much!!! I'm a new subscriber!!! That was an Absolutely Amazing hunt!!! Thank you I'm learning alot!!! I'm enjoying all your shells!!! God Bless!!!
Thanks so much for enjoying the beach with me!
Agree ! Better "Show" than football ! Great finds ! Thank you for the Beach walk !!
What kind of shoes do you wear for shelling in the water, especially in cooler temps?
I tried wearing surf boots but the water still gets in my shoes. I've given up and I just wear my regular beach shoes. It's not so much the water is cold, it's the cold wind on wet feet that make it a bit chilly 🥶
Awsome shelling! I especially like the last shelll...horse conch.
I really enjoy your video's. I look forward to them. I Love shelling!
Very nice finds the beach was covered in beautiful shells there fun 👌
My favorite thing to do on Sundays is watch your new video. Very happy to see the sunshine and warm beaches when I'm in a foot of snow. I would have a very hard time resisting all of the Florida Fighting Conchs too. They are so beautiful and unique. I love every single one of your videos.
Thank you so much! When we moved here we wanted to be close to the beach but I had no idea how awesome the shells were going to be!
the Horse conch turned out so beautiful after cleaning, kudos!
Left SW Florida 4 yrs ago and your videos bring me right back..ty so much! My favorite hang out was Englewood Beach and finding shark teeth
I've never been to Englewood Beach, but Venice was fun to look for teeth!
Love the beautiful shells that you have you really lucked out when you found those. Love the horse conchs love the shark eyes. Can't wait for your next video I just you make my Sunday let me tell you I look forward to your videos every Sunday thank you for sharing
Thank you so much for choosing to spend your time with me on my beach walks!
Love your videos, they make me relax and they give me pleasure. It is also awesome the way you protect the beach and Its inhabitants . People could leRn alot from you. Thank you
Thanks for coming along with me!
I’m so envious!!!!
Great morning!!!! Thank you💕🧜♀️
You’re welcome 😊
I love watching this every Sunday night
Oh my!!! 🥰 Beautiful shells, no matter how many times you pick one up.
I don't tire of finding them either!!
Amazing finds I love it I would love to go to Sanibel one day. Maybe sometime later this year
Just discovered your channel, love it!! In Ca. we don't have a fraction of the beach shells that you have! I wonder why that is?
We are super spoiled and the mollusks and snails like our warm waters. Plus our beaches have a gentle slope so the shells can make their way onto the beach.
Those absolutely GORGEOUS CALICO SCALLOPS! Just beautiful! I was about to say that it was a bummer that all of them were alive at the moment, but boy those birds took care of that real quick! 😂😂😂
Hey swf, im planning on going to sanibel, is sanibel a good place for olives because they are my favorite shell
It's a good a beach as any to find them!
@@SWFBeachLife yay
Oh my I’m homesick for the beach and shelling! You’re so lucky!
I really am! I pinch myself all the time! ❤️
Im watching from my house in Ireland that is across the road from a beach.... and you are Soooooo lucky to have all these beautiful shells right there. All I seem to find is limpets and whelks... Anybody else screaming when you put a gorgeous shell BACK on the sand ??? lol
ALL you find is limpets? I love limpets! It's crazy to me how different beaches are. The rare things to one person is mundane to another. Hey....we could always do a shell swap 😃
@@SWFBeachLife I made so many limpet ladies when I was a kid..like they were wearing bustles...made of all size limpets shells. If we found a shell with any other colour than limpet or whelk we were jumping around. lol.
Lol. All the lights on the beach! I have a rough time when I go really early too. But, sadly, the early bird really does get the worm... Oh I see a bunch of night lights!😁 Beautiful shark eye! Some of those that size washed up here too. Nice horse conch! LOVE the gold and burgundy scallop! Very pretty crown conch! I must say the live calico scallops you have are to die for. Just absolutely gorgeous! Egg cockles are fairly common up here. I'm thinking I may have sent you one. They can be really pretty pink or orange on the inside.
I would seriously need to be out there at 2am to "beat" anyone to the shells. I may try it one of these warmer days 😅 I find all these shells all over the beaches down here, but Sanibel hands down has the best scallops! I was thrilled with that little pony and it cleaned up so pretty!
@@SWFBeachLife I think the guy from Shell Stories goes in the middle of the night from some of his older videos. Yes, I was impressed with the clean-up too!
Absolutely love the horse conchs! Im hoping to find one that size someday What a fun shelling day, thank you!
I hope you find yours too one day! Thanks for coming along with me!
Great horse conchs. Did I see an upside down angel wing filled with sand at 11:45 when you picked up an apple murex?
Yes! That was an angel wing filled with sand. I think I grabbed it but didn't film me getting it because I do see 1 angel wing at the very end with all the other goodies. Good eye!
Those giant shark eyes are stunning! Congrats on that find!!!
Wow what a fantastic day at the beach ! All those gorgeous scallops especially the yellow /orange ones that were alive ! And that fabulous horse conch ! And the abundance of apple murex and those huge shark eyes ! Wow congratulations great day ! Thanks for the beach time with the shore birds running in the surf ! Love seeing them running around ! So much fun to watch ! Can’t wait to see the next episode! Take care
I wish everyday at the beach could be like this, but so fortunate to have been able to see what the storm had left behind. Thanks so much for coming along with me!
Love all the shells you found. That large horse conch is beautiful. I found a juvenile one this week and was wondering what it was. Now I know.
Congrats on your find!
So grateful for your content! ❤
You are so welcome!
I love your videos and look forward to them coming out each Sunday. I thought in the second Horse Conk shell you found that there might have been a hermit crab? I wish I could attach a picture that I took from your video to show you the area of the shell I was wondering about. Sometimes those little hermit crabs are so hard to see. We found some really nice shells when we were at the beach and left them on the front porch overnight and the next morning, 3 of the shells had “moved themselves” over against the side of the house. 😳Needless to say we put those little fellas in a shallow dish with water and returned them back to the beach asap.
I've accidentally come home with hitchhikers and I brought them right back to the beach. I'm lucky I live close! Now I check my shells REALLY well, especially when shelling near the water. You are right - those little crabs can really hide in those smaller shells. You can email me photos if you like to swfbeachlife@gmail.com
Something occurred to me while watching your videos. So, I sent one over to my cousin to get her opinion. She agreed... You sound just like our aunt Paula...the way you say things and even your laugh 💖
Well Cheers to Aunt Paula! My kids and my sister sound like me too so there's a bunch of us out there 😅
I recently went to Galveston and there’s was few seashell and they were all repeated. Here are so many different kind 😍😍 I wish I could go to this beach. 😊😊
Beautiful video (like)
We have a fantastic variety of shells and goodies to be found here. I love living here! Thank you so much for watching!
@swfbeachlife yay! My favorite day of the week!
I just discovered your channel about a month ago and I’m hooked. You do such a lovely job creating your videos. I have learned so much! I’ve been binge watching your videos. Do you have any other related content creators you would recommend? I love to go shelling when I go to Galveston to visit my mom. Love your channel! Thank you for such beautiful content!
Welcome aboard! You are going to learn about shells for sure 😃
I enjoy watching "Solace in Shelling," "Shell Stories" and when I can I also try to catch Jaime with "Plum Island Sea Cabin." Since I make videos I'm SUPER picky about what seashell videos I choose to watch 🤣
I was at Fort Myers Beach recently, and we found some of the top shells of crabs, are these rare finds? I’ve never seen anything like it, but just wondering!
Were they the speckled ones? Aren't they beautiful? If they are a really fantastic pattern that's the carapace of a calico box crab. I don't typically collect them but lots of other people do!
Yes! They are speckled, and I do agree these are very pretty!
I LOVE SHELLS TOO THAT IS WHY I ENJOY WATCHING YOU VIDEOS
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
The horse conchs are awesome! I was wondering if you are concerned with safety in the darkness of the early morning?
Thanks so much for sharing you videos!
I know it was dark out, but there were plenty of other people out there. I don't know why, but I never feel unsafe. I've never had any issues either, so maybe it's just been my experience. I do carry pepper spray just in case ☺️
Awesome finds. Thanks for the walk.
Sharmon… lol I was beginning to wonder when you were going to pick up some of those Florida fighting conchs. There were so many in he beginning.
I try really hard not to pick them up until I'm leaving the beach. They are so heavy!
WOW awesome finds. I would of lost my mind with all those shells 🐚 probably would of lugged a few bags off the beach lol.
Love the shelling with you! Thanks