Finding Seashells Hervey Bay | Mud Flats & Moon Snails [Virtual Shelling]

[@aussiedirtdigger755]

Hi Maddie Some nice Jewelled Dog Whelks, Scary Murex and a nice little Keyhole Limpit. And who could miss the Moon Shells in many varied colours. As usual thanks for sharing this 🐚 shell adventure.

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Aussie Dirt Digger 👋🏻💖 Oh gosh, the shells here are nice, aren't they? I wonder why I don't find many/any Jewelled Dog Whelks at the usual beach, and the reverse for limpets at Hervey Bay 🤔 it's amazing how different these two places are; but still filled with fun things to find 😉 As always, thank you so much for coming along on the shelling adventure today 🥰

[@tonistephic]

Good morning, Maddie The Venus shells are just too cute, dog whelkes, nutmegs, murex, strombus, drupe shells, turban, top shells, nassa, wintaletrap and limpit. The moon snails were very amazing. I loved the colors on all of them, along with the beautiful swirl to the rip of the shell. It was so very shiny and really showed off the colors. Just WOW !! It looks like you had a great day at harvy bay today. I can see why you keep going back. No matter where you go, shelling it is always so much fun. I love it when there are shells I have never seen before. I think there was one today, but I don't remember. When you find a shell, you can hear a smile behind you telling us what shell it is. Thank you for another wonderful day of shelling. I hope you have a wonderful day, Maddie

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G’day Toni 👋🏻💖 Oh my goodness, you have really learned the names of these Hervey Bay seashells 🐚🤩 I still can’t get over how many different types of Wentletraps are here (some off-camera), I’ve found whole or pieces of at least 4 different species at the one beach now! Ahh but the Moon Snails, Murexes, Strombuses, and Balers are probably my favourites from here, but like you; there is no way to pick a favourite among them! I wish I could always find shells that I’ve never seen before, but gosh, I think I have a few hundred different species now: I keep wondering when I’ll run out of new ones! I still love the usual suspect though 😉 Thank you so, so much for always joining me on these trips; I always love going to the beach, and I’m extra lucky that I can’t take you along with me. As always, thank you for finding the time to come along with me 🥰

[@tonistephic]

It is always worth the time. I just don't always get to watch it all at once, but I always finish your shelling videos. It I something I have to look forward to. So thank you so very much. Thank you for your time. Have a great day or night. I'm not sure of the hours difference between Gere and there.

[@lenoraswidzinsky5825]

G'day Maddie!Another lovely bunch of shells!I don't know why,but those Flinder's clam shells with their lovely ridges are like like the wentletraps of the the bivalve world! That scary murex is also interesting with all it's texture and the jewelled dog whelks are so adorable as well!! And who can forget the moon snails,with their interesting colors and beautiful 'eyes'!Thanks again for sharing your adventures with us! Bye for now👋

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Lenora 👋🏻💖 Haha, I never thought of them like that!!! Wentletraps of the bivalves world, ahaha, I may have to use that to describe them in the future, that's super fun to think about 🤩! But gosh, my heart belongs to those colourful looking moon snails, and the extra frilly Murexes 🐌❤️ and it's really interesting to me that there are so many Jewelled Dog Whelks here, but almost none at the usual beach 3 hours away 😅 I'd have to be really lucky to find on there!! Thank you so much for coming along on another shelling adventure with me 🥰

[@MiMi-og4wx]

Maddie, I got so excited when I saw you are back at Hervey Bay!!! ❤ My favorites are ALL the Moon Snails! I just love the colors on them!! The 🥈 is the beautiful Scary Murex. That was a really nice find! 😍 🥉 goes to the Flat Scallop! It was 🤩 perfect! My shoutout goes to the Jeweled Dog Welks and Nutmegs.. Soooo Cute! I cannot wait for part 2!! See You Soon My Friend! ❤

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Mimi 👋🏻💖 Hehe, I do love the Hervey Bay shells 🐌🐚❤️ I'm already planning to go back again this weekend 🤩 I love those moon snails so much as well!!! Gotta say though, the rarer Murexes and Baler shells keep me going back too, I was almost disappointed when I didn't find one that day, but I got so many other great shells instead, so it's all good 😉 Oh gosh, the Flats and Nutmegs too, I'm just too spoiled at this place. Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@anitawilhite]

Good Morning Maddie ! I love the ribbed mitre. The amazing nutmeg is amazing lol. The campbells strombus is so pretty and that burnt edge rock whelk is gorgeous. I love the green and gray in those moon snails. They are just so pretty. The sordid moon snails are beautiful with that maroon. I think I would make the trip for those moon snails and those scary murex myself. It is worth the drive. That red leafy oyster was so wonderful. Oh Maddie I just love all those moon snails. The pastel ones are so pretty. Those jeweled dog whelks are wonderful too. Thank you so much for making the drive and sharing this adventure with us. I love you videos. You bring me such joy watching them. My favorite today is the scary murex shells too. I do love the moon snails but those scary murex shells are just breath taking. Stay safe and I can't wait for the next video. Love ya girl.

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Anita 👋🏻💖 Oh wow, the shells really spoke to you this time 🐚 I agree, the ribbed mitre was awesome; I can't wait to find another some day 😄 The shell piles has so many amazing shells right in front of my eyes, but gosh, I just love those Campbell's Strombuses and Nutmegs. But, of course, then there are the moon snails 🐌😍 I thought you would maybe mention them first, or did I just overwhelm you wil so many of them this time?! The super colourful ones,and then the faded pastel ones...gosh, I'm already planning my next trip up to Hervey Bay this weekend to find more 🐌❤️ Between the different coloured of the Sordid Moons, which is your favourite? I think I am quite partial to the light blue ones; I don't often see many blue shells! Finally, of course, the favourite is that stunning Scary Murex, huh? Wow, I already want to find more like that - am I too greedy 😅? Oh my goodness Anita, I'm so pleased that you enjoy the adventures 😀 I know it sounds corny of me to say this, but I'm stoked that filming these little moments of mine can bring a smile to someone else somewhere in the world 🎉 Thank you so, so much for taking the time to come along with me and share the experience 🥰

[@anitawilhite]

@@SandCoffeeRocks hehe I was actually commenting as I was watching this one. I was watching on my tv and then commenting on my laptop which is why I didn't mention the moon snails first. They are always my favorites and so are those murex shells. Those are my all time favorites no matter what else. Well sometimes a very special one will pop up and over ride them for my favorite but not that often. Oh I got some purple dove shells. If I can figure out how to post them here I will share a pic on your web page. I want you to know that you ALWAYS bring a smile to my face.

[@robertabessey7990]

Good day Maddie, don't know why but I love the thorny oysters. I just find any funny shaped oyster fascinating and beautiful. What beautiful bladder moons you were finding. You called it a scary murex, it looks just like the lace murex found in Florida. That striped shell is very cool. You sure found some awesome seashells. Thanks again for sharing Maddie, always enjoy videos. Have an awesome weekend. Sending big hugs!!!

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Roberta 👋🏻💖 I can understand Roberta, the Thorny Oysters are just fascinating seashells 🐚🤩 though mine are the least nice ones that you'll ever seen 😅 they can grow in really spectacular ways sometimes!! Oh yes indeed, my Scary Murex looks a lot like a Lace Murex! I think mine is bigger though, but the Lace Murexes are more ruffled on their body too, I think 🤔 Phew wow, I really did find some fun shells this time, right 🐚💖 Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@pamdudley6153]

I think the murex shells stole the day for me! You are so funny about your moon snails, like me with olives. 🫒🫒🫒 Just can’t collect enough of them! 😂 Love the nutmeg dog whelks 🐶. Love the texture on them. The spondolus oyster 🦪 shell too. Way to many favorites to list them all. Thank you for being a bright spot in my morning! 🌞 Wonderful video! 🥰🥰🥰

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Pam 👋🏻💖 Hehe, the Murex is fabulous! I ran into a local sheller today, and he was quite impressed with it! Oh my goodness, if only I could find Olive shells too, but yes, those Moons are my Olives 🐌🐚 I think I love your Common Nutmegs a whole lot more than mine!! Too beautiful 🤩 I'm so glad I could brighten up your day, thank you so much for your comments as well, they constantly light up my mornings as well 💖 Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@katherinesills3852]

Good day Maddie, Another wonderful adventure at Harvey Bay! Wonderful moon shell collection! That scary murex was beautiful and my favorite ❤️. I do hope you will find another one. 🐚🥰🥰😍😍

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Katherine 👋🏻💖 Thank you, it was a really fun day and I'm stoked that you enjoyed it too ☺️ I think I need a big jar for all of those moon snails now, oh gosh!! The Scary Murex really stole my heart too 🤩 just a big ruffly boy, how can anyone look past that! I'm sure I'll find another one next time, but will it be as big and nice? I don't know 😅 this one was pretty good!! One day, I really hope that I can find a super amazing and fresh gem quality one, wouldn't that be something?! Haha, I need my dreams, ok? Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@debbienorrell2483]

You are amazing!! Love to here you talk! Learning so much from you about shells! Keep up the beautiful videos! Debbie, Louisiana!!

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Debbie 👋🏻🐚 Hello to you in Louisiana! OH hehe, thank you, I always tell people to listen to me in moderation because of how excitable I get when I find something interesting 🤣 but I'm so glad that you like the positivity and amazing shell; you might even learn more about Australian shells that Mr one day 😉 Thank you so much, and for coming along for a trip to the beach 🏖️🥰

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

Beautiful beach with lots of wonderful shells.

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Nikoleta 👋🏻💖 It really is a wonderful beach ⛱️ I wish I had more time to spend there; the hours go to fast!! Thank you for joining me on another amazing adventure 🥰

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

@SandCoffeeRocks You're welcome, Maddie 😊.

[@Reet64]

"May I introduce you to my bucket?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Reet 👋🏻💖 Hahaha, I know, it's like I'm setting up Mr Sweet and Swirly on a blind date or something 🤣 Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@rashfarasheed6949]

Hi Maddie, lots of great finds,the flat scallop was perfect and even the scary murex. Really enjoyed the show😊

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Rashfa 👋🏻❤️ Hehe, I think Hervey Bay has spoiled me once again. The Flat and Murexes were just lovely 😍 I'm so pleased that you enjoyed them as well. Thank you so much for watching the big adventure today 🥰

[@theshellnuts]

Hi Maddie! Another great video! It's remarkable how much your moon snails and lace murexes look just like the ones we find here in Florida even though we're in different oceans on different sides of the planet. So cool. You have such a great variety of locations there to have your shelling adventures in. Hopefully we can join you one day! Hugs, Chris and Kandie

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Chris and Kandie 👋🏻💖🐚 Hehe, there is a reason that the Moon snails and Murexes look so similar!! It's because they're not only in the same shell family, they are also in the same genus. The Sharkeyes and Bladder Moon Snails are both in the Neverita genus 🐌 and the Lace and Scary Murexes are from the Chicoreus genus; that naturally makes them look quite similar!! Still, it's just amazing that they're so closely relating while being on opposite sides of the planet 🌎 and goodness me, I've barely scratched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to shelling locations. Seriously, the entire country as so much; it would be amazing to go to Western Australia some day: that's were the REAL amazing shell finds are!! But, I do pretty good for where I am 🤩😉 Gosh, I'd love a meetup one day, wouldn't that be something?! Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@melisaparrish2837]

Hey Maddie! I loved the murex as well. The flat has a great colour. And oh the the 🌕🐚 they are so amazing. Keep up the great adventures.

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Melisa 👋🏻❤️ Hehe, the murex is just fantastic; even a local sheller today mentioned seeing it on the video and said how much they liked it! The Moon 🌝 Snails here are just 10/10, I think I can take moon snails seriously anywhere else now 🤣 the local sheller mentioned them too, I hope they can get time to go up to Hervey Bay too and find their own ones (or maybe I'll take some to him for next time). Thank you once again Melisa, it was wonderful to have you along for the adventure 🥰

[@Bigmomma907ak]

Love all the moon shells!

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Terry 👋🏻🐚 Hehe, they are fabulous, aren't they??! Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@oceanluvngal]

Hi Maddie, 🌊. Your favourite is also my favourite today. I love that murex! Honorable mention to the flat scallop and jewelled dog well. 🙂

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Oceanluvn Gal 👋🏻🌊💖 Woohoo 🤩 it must have been a great murex to have both us excited for it 🐌❤️ Oh gosh, the Flats was also lovely; I though it was a jingle under the sand, and I'm kicking myself for not filming it; I was quite surprised when I saw it was a Flat 🤣 haha! Thank you so much for watching 🥰

[@lindsayhuff8813]

Hahahaha!!!!! Yassss!!! 😂😂😂😊😊 You called it a black marge/ large marge! Awesome! You really are the best! You made my day yet again!

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Lindsay 👋🏻💖 Hehe, I though you might like that 🤣 it was a lot of fun to say, so it might even happen again ony next trip 🐚🤩 Hehe, thank you so much for coming along on this adventure with me, Lindsay 🥰

[@alisonh890]

Hi Maddie, I love the way you talk to the shells as you find them. (Do they ever talk back ?😂).Those bladder moon snails are totally addictive! The nut megs/ jewelled dog welks were great! As always the display was excellent at the end. 🥰xxx

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Alison 👋🏻💖 Hahaha yeah, the shells get a lot of male pronouns when I talk to them 🤣🐌 Hmm, I think I'd check myself into a psych ward if they ever started talking back 😜 Gosh, I love those moon snails so much. There is no competition for shells here either; I don't think anyone else really takes them like I do, lucky me 😍! Oh goodness, thank you again, the shell displays are a lot of fun to put together; a bit like a puzzle too. I'm thrilled that I could take you along on another big shelling adventure 🥰

[@FlorenceSheung]

Hi Maddie, such an amazing find of so many interesting shells. The Jewelled Dog Whelks, Formidable Turrids and Elegant Wentletrap look very special indeed. I wonder who can resist the beautiful colours of the Moon Snails. A beach full of jewels, how full is your bucket at the end of the day 😄🤩

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Florence 👋🏻💖 Haha, the bucket was so full that I had to dump the shells into my backpack because my arm to getting tired of carrying it!! So many interesting shells, though the variety is not quite as significant as the usual beach were I live, but the beauty of the shells at Hervey Bay just makes up for it! I'm already planning my next trip back there 🤩 Thank you so much for watching this big adventure 🥰

[@kaylecotton5301]

Morning Maddie, you had a great day at the beach. I have two favorites and they are #1 has to be theelegant wentile trap and #2 is all the nutmeg-dog welks. I can't wait to see the rest of the video. Love❤❤to you and ninja 😽🐈. Have a great day and stay safe. Just to let you know that we had the biggest lightning and thunder storm yesterday. I wish mother nature would make up her mind. See you in the next video

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Sheila 👋🏻💖 Hehe, indeed, it was just a lovely day, and the drive up the coast was also pretty nice too; just a chill and relaxing day full of fun shells. I think I'll go back again next Saturday too? Oh wow, the favourite was the new and unusual Wentletrap 🐚🤩 I'm shocked, I think I've found pieces of about 4-5 different species of Wentletraps here now - so surprising to see so many different kinds!! And then the Nutmegs, wow, they are just lovely, and I found a bunch of them today: woohoo! Oh NO Sheila 😧 I hope you home and family are all right, a big storm like that can be so dangerous 🌩️⚡🌩️ I mean, it's great if you're next to the beach and want to go shelling, but not for anything else!! I guess summer is upon you; storms and all. Stay safe, and keep Salt and Pepper close! Oh, I never did ask, what is their mum called? I hope she's doing okay too 🐈😺😺 Thank you so much for joining me once again 🥰

[@kaylecotton5301]

@@SandCoffeeRocks there mom is called( are you sitting down) poopoo🤪🤪

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

NOOOOOO HOW DARE YOU, SHEILA!!??

[@kaylecotton5301]

That's the only name she comes to. It's not me she picked her name. We tried alot of names, she some time's comes to put-ton-dones and she went out and got pregnant again. Love you guys💜♥️♥️

[@trudymcewen9801]

Almost 12 here in PA Maddie. You picked up 61 seashells to show us today. Most of course Bladder Moon Snail. My fav are 2, the Dubious Ribbed Mitre and the Occelate Thorny Oyster. I have new ones too. Remember I just started writing 3 months ago and have acquired quite a list so some are new to ny list. You did good Maddie. Take care. Love and hugs TRUDY

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Trudy 👋🏻💖 My goodness, you're always up so late!... Wait, is that 12 noon for you? Haha, wow, 61!! I'm sure I managed to squirrel a few extra away into my bucket with no one seeing, but we won't talk about those 😜 I really loved that Dubious Ribbed Mitre too; my seashell book say it's an uncommon shell (and it usually understates things!) And wow, when they are fresh, these shells look really cool 😎 I would really love to find a less rough one someday, it's a fantastic shell. Oh, you know, Hervey Bay has a fair few Thorny Oysters 😳 it's just that most of them don't have thorns anymore, and I only show the ones that do. This one was pretty cool today 🤩 Oh Trudy, I can only imagine how long that list is now! I think it's a bigger challenge than you thought it would be three months ago! Don't wear out your writing hand 😉 Take care of yourself and your wonderful Bob and Bearsy 🐶💖🥰

[@trudymcewen9801]

@@SandCoffeeRocks Maddie 12 noon. I have fun writing down the new shells. I know new ones when I see their names. The other seashells is the most you find at home and Hervey Bay. I write all the shells down on the video and then check off the new ones. It is like a fun game to me. You always find new ones for me and it is FUN. You take care and please keep the videos coming. Love you. TRUDY

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

Thank you Trudy 💖 keep having fun 🤩 I do think that I will run out of new ones eventually though, but gosh, there are lots of different “old” ones to find again, it keeps things interesting 🤔😉

[@donnasnyder6890]

It took me awhile but Im finding the moonsnails very lovely. They are so beautifully colored. The scary mirwx looks just like the lace mirex from East USA

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Donna 👋🏻💖 Haha, oops, it must have been all of the exposure to them; like if you listen to one song enough times you'll start to like it 😉 Haha, I really do pick up a lot of Moon Snails 🐌🤣 Oh indeed, the Lace and Scary Murexes are incredibly similar!! The Lace Murex is Chicoreus dilectus, the Scary Murex is Chicoreus territus. Both are from the Chicoreus genus, so even though they're on other sides of the world, they naturally look very similar! I think my Scary Murexes might be a little larger?? But yes, so similar! Thank you, as always, for coming along with me today 🥰

[@nellyjune9828]

I can't believe I didn't put my comment on this video, Moonsnailssssss... I really love this video Maddie ❤ Maybe bcause I'm a moonsnail freak😂 Never enough moonsnails for me

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Nelly 👋🏻💖 Hehehe ohh I know why you never commented on it 😉 this is one of my early Hervey Bay videos, and I don't think you were a subscriber yet? This video is from at least a year ago! I'm so, so glad that I've got a bunch of moon snail videos to show to you 🐌 Haha, you would go nuts at this beach!! Thanks again for watching 🥰

[@trinawright4137]

Hey Lady, I love that beach and the shell found on it! ❤ Was wondering, is it safe to walk on the mud flats or will you sink up to your knee caps? 🤷

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

G'day Trina 👋🏻💖 It's such a lovely place, and really quiet too, no many people around, and the ones you do see are all lovely retiree aged people out for a walk. And yes, its totally safe to walk out to mud flats at low tide 😄 I did so when I first went here, but there really aren't that many shells, so I stick to the shore and wracklines. Lot of people walk their dogs out on the mud flats, and there are even horse riding tours out there! Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for watching, Trina 🥰

[@lenoraswidzinsky5825]

G'day Maddie!Another lovely bunch of shells!I don't know why,but those Flinder's clam shells with their lovely ridges are like like the wentletraps of the the bivalve world! That scary murex is also interesting with all it's texture and the jewelled dog whelks are so adorable as well!! And who can forget the moon snails,with their interesting colors and beautiful 'eyes'!Thanks again for sharing your adventures with us! Bye for now👋