Finding colorful Shells along North Fork, Long Island

[@DebbyCastrillo]

What a beautiful beach! Colorful scallops, and those little stones that looked so polished from the ocean! Oh, and let's not forget that clear water!! Thank you so much for showing another great place to find shells!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much for watching, shell friend! 💙

[@patriciavogel490]

What a beautiful, peaceful beach walk. The shells you chose to keep are gorgeous. Loved the serenity ...with the waves and choice of music. Thanks for sharing.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you oh so much for watching!

[@hilaryjensen2236]

I think my fav beach walk of yours so far. Stunning finds. Amazing rocks!! And exceptional scenery. Thx for sharing!!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Aww thank you so much for coming along! It's always my goal to make these episodes more of an experience/journey that you can relax to as opposed to just POV shell collecting - I appreciate your feedback!

[@kayeeiland4167]

I grew up on the North Fork and there was a small beach on the Peconic Bay side , a block and a half from my childhood home ! ...miss that beach and the little Jingle shells . Some folks would sew them to net curtains and the summer breezes would make then gently chime...so lovely ! Thank you !

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I truly appreciate your anecdote from your childhood in this area. Thank you for watching 🧡

[@chrisbgifford7387]

You have found some beautiful bi-vales. Those littles rocks are as pretty as jelly beans. I would be collecting both.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

The stones here so resemble jelly beans, and I never noticed that before! Thanks for watching!

[@indyfan2056]

The scallops are fantastic and the calm clear water, the rocks! Pure heaven!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@MrsFazz68]

Thank you! ❤I can’t express what your content means to me. The quality is top level, your angels within the cinematography are outstanding and I believe you’re the best shell vlogger currently on KZbin. The colour palette of those shells were stunning and the music was incredibly relaxing. Thank you Brian, I appreciate you ❤️❤️

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Wowsah, thank you for the wonderful feedback! I appreciate that you find relaxation here with this content! 💙

[@cathiecoward7468]

This is one of my favourite videos that you've made. The location is so incredible and your finds are beautiful. Thank you for posting it.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Sometimes I get stuck while editing these, and ask myself... can I make this any better? I truly appreciate your feedback. 💙

[@barbridingsTheResinator]

Wow. I was smiling the entire video! You made my day. Excellent shelling !. Lot's of love to Yuki

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you oh so much for watching!

[@justjulee9135]

I am in awe of the scallops you found with the myriad of colors! I can't believe how gorgeous and pristine they are! The whelks were beautiful, too! The scenery was excellent. Now I feel the need to shell up north.

[@sunnybelisle4007]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! THANKS FOR SHARING THESE JEWELS OF THE SEA, BRIAN. THOSE SEA-TUMBLED PEBBLES ARE BEAUTIFUL, TOO, AND THE MUSIC WAS PERFECT WITH THE SERENE SETTING OF THE SOUND. 🥰🥰🥰🥰.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much for watching, shell friend!

[@sherrie545]

Gorgeous! 😘 Those colors on the scallops are exquisite and I always love the whelks. Very relaxing with the calm water.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@dalegruder2363]

I grew up on Long Island and remember the channeled whelk egg casings on the beach. I never found such beautiful shells. I do remember the Long Island Sound beaches were rocky. You found some real beauties! I enjoyed this video thoroughly. Thanks!

[@bonniepancoast9054]

Thank you for making me smile after a stressful day. You add 1:16 peace to a life.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Yes! I love hearing that this content can bring a smile. 💙

[@saraclark8611]

Beauty at every turn! Amazing! Thank you!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@lauriewatson2822]

What wonderful scallops, in so many colors. If not for all the shells, I would have thought you were on a big lake. And so many pebbles too. Nothing at all like our sound here in Washington (Puget Sound). Great area. Thanks for the video.

[@TheMintyMelon]

Absolutely stunning ..those Skunk Scallops really made your collection pop..I’ve never seen one before. This might sound wacky but that big crab shell, after being cleaned up would’ve made a great salad bowl.! 🥗 Loved the cleaning tip at the end too…Thank you.🤗🌹

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I love finding the skunk-pattern scallops - they are so unique! Thanks so much for watching!

[@SandyFielding-cl4dc]

🙋 Hello from Ga. Wow! Wow! Wow! Words can't express just how beautiful and stunning those shells are! 😳😯😁🥰 I make seashell chimes and those would make lovely chimes. Thank U so much for the adventure away from home for a few mins. Stay safe and can't hardly wait to see the next finds. God bless! 😊🥰

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much for watching! 💙

[@merriezahra8747]

That’s for taking me with while you shell. Gorgeous finds.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for coming along! 💙

[@Shelviliger]

Such lovely large scallops shells ..... Wish I could find them that easy.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

These empty scallop shells are usually quite plentiful in Peconic Bay, NY(where much of this was filmed) Thanks for watching!

[@Shelviliger]

@@solaceinshelling6552 Thanks! I'll keep that in mind next time I reach Lake Erie off of BFLO.

[@lineguint3761]

Bonjour from Ottawa - Thank you for this wonderful gemstone pebble beach and so much gorgious bay scallops. Take good care 🏡

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Bonjour! Thank you so much for watching!

[@brendagroff8478]

I don't think I've seen such gorgeous colored scallops. WOW!!!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Northern Atlantic Bay Scallops can be quite colorful, in a variety of patterns and hues. Thanks for watching!

[@cheryldodge5126]

Thank you so much for the way you present your shelling journey. It is so appreciated.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I appreciate your wonderful feedback. Thank you so much for watching!

[@christycampbell8562]

Love the rocks! Thanks for sharing

[@katrinalodge6055]

Love the stones too! Amazing bay scallops and whelks! Thank you

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@kristibruns6111]

That place is gorgeous and the scallops were amazing!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@karenrublesmith6186]

I’ve just added another beach on my “wish list!” Beautiful trip! Thank you!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@nancycross2228]

What Stunning shells and beach walk !! I would have great difficulty leaving any orange scallop behind !! Craft and gift ideas Swirling in my mind !!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Yep, they are all beautiful, but the oranges, and in particular orange reds are my favorite! Thanks for watching!

[@patifagan6774]

Fantastic finds . Beautiful.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@felixzapata9058]

I never tire of hearing the crunching of your footsteps on the the pebbles/shells as you search for that next big find...and after you cleaned your seashells at the end of the video, they did not even look real!...God puts so much detail in even the smallest of shells and places them just there for you to find and share with us! Thanx so much for taking the time to do these things for us who wait for each and every video you offer....and in 4K!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! I always love reading through your critique - it always warms my heart. Thank you for watching in 4K!

[@graciehood2308]

Wow beautiful shells the colors are amazing

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@sidney3949]

Love your channel! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@beckygruening1000]

Absolutely gorgeous shells! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for coming along on the adventure!

[@Wentletrap213]

I wasn’t expecting to see so many whelks. Nice!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I actually wasn't expecting to see that many here either, lol! Thanks for watching!

[@eunicealmeida8712]

I love your videos! Thank you for sharing

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@amyboggs766]

Thank you, the scallops are beautiful!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@lauriquigley1550]

Stunning finds!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@tracilynn6675]

Beautiful finds!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Wooo! Thanks for watching!

[@melissawalch4774]

Hi Brian! Awesome finds! Those whelks are beautiful, and the scallops, wow! Those orange ones rival any orange scallops I've found in Florida. I have some really pretty scallops I found when I lived in Delaware. Scallops found up north in colder waters have such amazing color combos! Thanks for sharing!!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Atlantic Bay Scallops(the ones featured in this episode), really do have quite a variety of color patterns - particularly in the Long Island Sound/Nantucket area. Thanks for watching!

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

Another beautiful video with wonderful shells 🐚 😍.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

@@solaceinshelling6552 You are welcome 🫠.

[@gomathirajasekaran5235]

Hi I am very much enjoyed to see your shelling video. All scallops ur pickup is very beautiful. ❤

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching, shell friend!

[@gomathirajasekaran5235]

@@solaceinshelling6552 Always welcome friend.

[@sheilaholden8467]

Beautiful shells, beautiful music and peaceful sound of the sea. I love your videos. Thank you Brian.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sheilaholden8467]

Always

[@fredamoore1743]

Hi Brian!! Well your vids just get better every time. That is one gorgeous pebbled beach. Add that to your calming voice, the music you choose , the landscape and those beautiful Bay Scallops, who needs therapy?? Cant wait for more adventure with you!!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, and for watching!

[@suzannebraden9671]

Wow..awesome treasures ! Beautiful finds, thanks again for sharing . Always look forward to your podcasts. Entire beach to yourself. Exceptional beauties today.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@christinerowe8951]

Awesome shells

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@myunknownland9272]

I wish we had this many shells here.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching, friend!

[@getawaywithpam]

I would love to walk with you. I’ve been watching your videos and find them entertaining and relaxing. I so love sea shelling, although I only can do when I visit Florida. Beautiful scalops! 🐚😎👍 new sub 🙌

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi shell friend! Thank you for the sub, and thank you so much for watching!

[@JuliaOConnell-k6v]

Such beautiful shells!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@minettam1]

Beautiful finds.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@graciehood2308]

The water is so peaceful and calm

[@solaceinshelling6552]

It was an absolutely gorgeous day, that day! Thanks for watching!

[@timmymendenhall1275]

What a beautiful ending to my day. And did you bust your butt at the beginning ? 😂 The water, the shells, the stones all so wonderful. Just another day in paradise ❤❤ And did I mention the weather, the videography & soundtrack

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, I think you might be referring to the Prickly Pear cactus? 🌵 Thanks so much for watching!

[@LindaMoganOsborne-dm9cc]

Beautiful

[@michelfrey1542]

I love the shells and seeing another beach that I haven’t experienced. Maybe I can wrangle someone to visit there with me some day. Pure gorgeousness and peace! 😊

[@KANM25]

Yes! Long Island has beautiful beaches! The South Shore is not full of shells like the North Shore so if you visit hit the North Shore!

[@KANM25]

But if you want to see waves also go see the South Shore! Go to the end of the island- Montauk Point!

[@tanguay480]

Gorgeous shells

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindac1713]

I used to go to north fork when I lived in New York. It was a beautiful area the water was so clean

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you very much, for watching!

[@DianaMnTexas]

Love all those amazing scallops!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeanepilgrim4926]

My selfcontrol is not nearly as good as yours is. I would had needed a very large beach bag to carry all that I wanted. The shells are absolutely beautiful!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@shirleyadkins4254]

So Beautiful

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@rossellapira]

Would you be able to share where you found these beautiful shells. My son is obsessed with them

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This was filmed at a few locations on the North Fork of Long Island, NY this past winter(2024) - Orient Point, Orient State Park, Truman's Beach, and Long Beach Bay. Thanks for watching!

[@guadalupeknippen528]

I love the beautiful scallops in the many colors. I have a weakness about the scallops. I skipped a breath when you would hold them up to the light. They are just perfect in the ridges and size. What state were you filming ? Thank you for another great video. 🌷🌿🐕

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for the great feedback, and I am glad you enjoyed the content!

[@userrobinmp]

Gosh do you sell your finds? those are gorgeous, I live in Wisconsin and we see nothing even remotely like that on the lake

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! At this time, I don't sell anything from my collection, but perhaps some day! Thanks for watching!

[@carolreimer6882]

Amazing shelling!! Where is this beach???

[@carolreimer6882]

Is it easily accessible?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This was filmed at a few locations on the North Fork this past winter - Orient Point, Orient State Park, Truman's Beach, and Long Beach Bay. All places are accessible to the public. Thanks for watching!

[@cricket6410]

Love the scallops!!! Esp the “skunk” ones! Was this a recent adventure?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Skunk Bay Scallops are also some of my favorites to find! This was filmed in January of this past winter :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@Wentletrap213]

Are all of those gorgeous scallops bay scallops?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Yep! All of the scallops in this episode are Atlantic Bay Scallops. Thanks for watching!

[@KANM25]

I live on Long Island too! I’m actually in Montauk now collecting! I just started making shell and beach rock home decor so I’m always collecting! Which beach are you at? Love this!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello, This was filmed at a few locations on the North Fork this past winter - Orient Point, Orient State Park, Truman's Beach, and Long Beach Bay. Thanks for watching!

[@KANM25]

What do you like to do with the shells you collect? 💜

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Oh boy, most of them currently sit in tupperware containers assorted by species, and also by locations visited. Since making this KZbin channel, I have also found new ways to engage some of the older shells from my collection to share here! Thanks for watching!

[@patjohnson2197]

I'm in Long Island and wondering if you can tell me exactly where this beach is in Northfork, I would love to go.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi, this was actually filmed at a few different places; Truman's Beach, Orient Point SP, Long Beach Bay, and Orient County Park. Thanks for watching!

[@roxiegs348]

I saw you leaving all those cute slipper snails. You don’t like those?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I love all shells, but there's soooooo many slipper snails here, lol. I have a few unique ones in my collection. Thanks for watching!

[@Us19246]

Hi, is it true that collecting seashells even when the mollusk is not on the shell a bad thing? Some say is bad for the marine ecosystem in general, what are your thoughts on this?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This is a really great question. I am an impassioned shell collector, so I might be a little biased in answering, but essentially removing any native/organic item from an ecosystem has the potential to cause some harm/damage to that ecosystem. With that said, I am a proponent of ethical shell collecting, which can be defined as a sustainable way to observe and collect shells in a way that doesn't harm the environment or the ocean. For example, collecting only few shells you like, then leaving the rest back to nature, or bringing some shells from your collection back to the ocean. There isn't a one size fits all answer here but I also think it's important to understand that there are some areas and ecosystems that may be more prone to damage from general human impacts like excessive foot traffic, over collection, over harvesting, etc. than other areas are. Essentially, I think education is the single best tool you can have in your toolbox to fully understand how humans interact with global ecosystems, including mollusks and mollusk environments - it's critical to read, research and pursue an informed perspective. I always try my best to do this, and share valuable information on this channel when I can! Thanks so much for watching, and asking a awesome question! 💙

[@dianebills5433]

What is the water called between the main land and Long Island. Is it a sound or a bay or something else?

[@elizabethwitt2621]

I believe that's Long Island Sound, but don't quote me.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This area(between Connecticut and Long Island), is indeed Long Island Sound 💙 Thanks for watching!

[@dianebills5433]

@@solaceinshelling6552 I cannot travel and I love water. You take me to places I only dream of going. Thank you

[@myeyesseainblue]

What state is this?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This is Long Island, NY Thanks for watching!

[@myeyesseainblue]

@@solaceinshelling6552 Thanks!

[@moonlitpearl700]

Are you a solitary guy? That shot of you sitting quietly on the shore left me feeling a little sad….

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Great question! I started included these types of shots early on in my content, and I just sorta liked how they fit with everything... though I do think sometimes it tends to create a melancholy vibe - I am ok with it! I generally attempt to create an experience where the viewer can feel like they are at these locations themselves, without being distracted by talking and narrating etc. While most of my shelling adventures are indeed solo adventures, I often feature close friends and family in them as well. 😃 Thanks for watching!