Florida Beach Walk. Post-Storm, Low-Tide, Early Morning Beachcombing on Fort Myers Beach Florida.

[@jennifernielson2757]

I didn’t know that much about shells but from you I know I keep on showing off to my parents. I also started watch ing about two or three day ago and I know much about shells. One more thing my dad is In love with sells now. Thank you!🐚🦀

[@carolmusso7767]

I am getting pretty good at naming the shells before you tell us what they are. It’s a fun challenge! Thank you for teaching me so much! ❤️🐚

[@Justfollowthecrumbs]

Me too!

[@camiebennett9063]

I’m in land locked Tennessee and love guessing what they are before you say it.

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! I'll have to remember to slow down from time to time to give other people a chance to figure the shell out!

[@NSfan-zf7uu]

Yessssss

[@carolcoker3505]

@@camiebennett9063 I am also in land locked Tennessee!

[@lilalightandlove421]

Thanks for braving the cold to bring us the beach and those beachy treasures!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Luckily I think that's the last cold walk for me for a while!

[@heartradiant]

9:02 Starfish!!!! Ya gotta look quick!!!😊 It's only on camera for a very brief second...bottom of screen.🐬

[@thekweenofbling3621]

I saw that. Starfish, Seahorses, Sand dollars and Sea Urchins are my favorite sea creatures.

[@jennifernielson2757]

Yeah you are helping me learn she’ll names and It is so interesting to watch you. I also watched you like all day. I’m trying to watch you but it is. Not loading sadly😢

[@beckyh1369]

I always love the critters you find and show us! It takes me back to fond memories of childhood trips to the beach and how my brother and I would get so excited about finding live ocean critters on the beach. Often times we would put them in a container and take them back to the motel room to watch them for a while. Don’t worry! We always returned them to the ocean!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't blame you! I've considered bringing a bucket or something myself so I can watch them safely for a little while. But the shells call me, so I just say hi and keep on the move. I'm going on a neat excursion tomorrow to look for critters. I hope to get to see a sea horse! I'll be sure to share my adventure.

[@beckyh1369]

@@SWFBeachLife that was one of the critters we always tried to find! Sadly we never did…

[@debbieyoung3810]

Love your beach walks. It's like a course in identifying shells and beach life. Thank you

[@funfoodz5881]

Wonderful video! Can’t wait for my trip to Fort Myers Beach this summer!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was here one summer in July and the sand dollars were EVERYWHERE! I hope you find lots of souvenirs!

[@jeanmarie4368]

Learning more and more every time I watch your videos. Thanks

[@vasilikikayafas8436]

Omg! Those box crab shells! Especially the calico. Soooo beautiful! ❤️

[@rachelleandrichard]

I love these long walks and wish they'd never end. Thanks again x

[@ShellyColours2]

You're the best... thanks for bringing us along!

[@SWFBeachLife]

My pleasure!!

[@Traci_Carlson]

I’m super jealous of all the different varieties you find! I’m on the Atlantic side and pretty much only find cockles. The rare occasions I find something else, it’s always broken. I’ll have to come over to the gulf side soon! I’ll be in shell heaven for sure!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's not always guaranteed you'll find everything you're looking for, but if you get here early and try at low tide, there's usually SOMETHING to admire and take home.

[@NSfan-zf7uu]

I agree

[@anitawarner5099]

Thank you for a beautiful beach walk...sorry it was so cold. I was introduced to Ft. Myers Beach by my best friend Sherry, was passed away 2 years ago. Thank you for giving me another chance to see our beach. Means a lot. I live in Indiana, and haven't been back to this special beach for several years. You're great at identifying all that you found, and that makes for a Great video. Thank You!! ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've done LOTS of walks at FMB. If you'd like to see more, you can check out the FMB shelling playlist: kzbin.infoplaylists I'd like you to be able to visit your beach whenever you want. Sherry was a smart gal - that beach is one of my favorites ❤️❤️❤️

[@jennifernielson2757]

Sorry for you about your friend😢

[@childofhashem7350]

I just got back from SW Florida 2 weeks ago. Went to Marco Island and Tigertail beach, then went up to Siesta Key. I've been watching and learning a lot from your channel. Thank you for sharing. You make me want to turn around and come right back down there. I love the beach and all the treasures that await. My favorite time was getting up early and biking to the beach at Marco to see what the low tide had left behind. Most peaceful time of the day. Have a blessed time...

[@SWFBeachLife]

First, you are so very welcome. I love sharing all the things I'm discovering and learning about the beach and beach life. And I love biking! The first time I took a bike ride on Fort Myers Beach I was in heaven. I'm really looking forward to the slower pace of summer. We get a lot less visitors down here in the summer, so lots of times I'll have the beach to myself. Thank you so much for coming along with me on my beach walks!

[@fumetsuu8058]

I really love every shell you get!! Its so amazing!!

[@barbarap5574]

Some Beautiful finds today Sharmon, I didn’t realise it got so cold in Florida, thank you for taking us along as always. ❤️🐚

[@lindathacker5824]

Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Linda!! ❤️

[@annamarie879]

Thank you for sharing your finds with us.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandyh2683]

Love the colorful paper figs. That chocolate true tulip was gorgeous. Thank you for braving the cold to bring us another great beach trip.

[@emilyd3669]

We are new to swfl and my children and I have been loving your videos. We are learning so much! Your audio and video quality is impeccable as well.♥️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome to SWFL! I hope you and the kids love it here as much as I do!

[@SnowPink90]

I know what you mean about a crowded beach. I just want to walk along the shore and look at the view or sand to see what shells are there during a quiet time of day. Love going while school is in because that’s when it’s quiet but then sometimes I want to sit and look at the ships when at my favourite beach and love hearing kids laughing and playing. Being there during the sunrise is pretty awesome. Florida has such beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The Leopard Crab shell was so cool with those designs!! Very classy looking. The Sea Urchins that you picked up were so different with the length of their spikes and the one with the longer spikes had a thinner body than the short spiked fatter cousin. So beautiful!! Thank you for a beautiful, beautiful walk on the beach!! I really enjoyed it!! Have a great week!!☀️☀️😊🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was afraid Sanibel would be packed so I think I chose wisely by going to Fort Myers Beach instead. Soon, I'm going to have the beaches to myself again. I have a particularly beautiful island I'm waiting to go back to and I hope there's lots of goodies to share. I hope you have a good week too!

[@sallya.2412]

Interesting early morning beach finds. Cool crab carapaces! Neat to see a live crab. Nice angel wing shells. Cute little mermaid art. Good job in removing some trash. Love all your seashell finds. Good haul. 👍

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming along! I thought it was about time to document the debris I remove from the beach. It will be interesting to see how much I can remove in a year!

[@juliamaul7334]

Awesome beach walk! Love all the info you share! I am learning so much from you videos Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome!

[@brittanyriker9976]

Beach friend hello I am going to go pick up my pizza and watch you on the big screen will be back to edit!! I also tried driving myself and turned around a hour into my drive Saturday morning!! Can’t wait to watch beach friend

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@bonnieharrington769]

Love that walk! You found a lot of awesome things!

[@christineromana]

Love the crab carapace…. Great finds! Thanks for nice beach adventure

[@sarahprosek5201]

Thanks to your videos i now can identify a lot of different shells and i really enjoy your videos .

[@yvonnefield8548]

I love the way u take the shells and know them and yr pleasure u have with the ones u find and how u treat them and yr knowledge z indispensible.

[@carolmathis6084]

Hi Sharmon! Lovely shells you found on this chilly beach walk! I appreciate your sharing of the critters and creatures. It's so interesting to see the egg casings, live baby ear, crabs and that brittle star! You have a pleasant voice with nice inflection. Thank you for another video. P.S. cleaning the beach of trash-well done!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Carol! I figure while I'm showing all the beautiful stuff I take from the beach, might as well let people know that I take the trash away too ☺️Thank you for letting me share the beach with you!

[@carolmathis6084]

I'd heard you mention removing trash. Seeing it - - - -whew.

[@kathyhawkins6867]

Love your beach walks. Learning so much. Thank you for sharing.

[@jerilynnbayer-fermier5475]

Thank you so much for getting up early and braving the cold! Absolutely love your educational video and the great shells that you find! Some I have never heard of or seen before.

[@nickgreen455]

Nice morning at the beach, beautiful shells , I especially like the crab carapace’s, I had never seen a crab like that before, it always stuns me at how some creatures are so colorful and have so precise patterns to there skin, or coats , or shells, whatever they may have, thank you for the great video

[@SWFBeachLife]

Mother Nature truly is the best artist there is. Thank you so much for watching!

[@cathyzeller4987]

Sharmon, thanks for braving the cold and taking your fan club along! I’m counting the days when I’ll be strolling down FMB this year! Two trips planned, we always stay mid-island at Seaside. Heaven on earth! Have a great week❤️

[@Valerieknitterhands]

Another great video thanks I’m taking a boat ride next year from New Jersey to the Florida Keys. I’m looking forward to seeing all the beaches and shells I can find and identify thanks to you

[@SWFBeachLife]

Where can I sign up for this boat ride 😅

[@jamie6580]

As always, thank you for taking us on another beach adventure!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome!

[@sheilac1845]

Girl you are the Shell 🐚 Whisper Excellent haul again 👍💕🙋

[@SWFBeachLife]

Shell whisperer - love it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@romysilvester3404]

Thank you again for taking me along. I so enjoy shelling with you. Where do you keep all of your beautiful finds? Maybe you have a guest house just for them. I just love seeing shells I've never seen before. You are so fortuate to be able to do this. Romy

[@SWFBeachLife]

I recently shared my shell collection since so many people had been asking. I mostly keep everything in glass bowls, jars and vases: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fcYZ2iZdigpqc And then in this video, I finally got around to making a shell mirror I had been wanting to make: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5eYhImjbdJopJo I started making a sea shell frame so I hope to share that video soon too!

[@laurahunter1690]

I just found your channel. Love it!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome aboard! I share a new beach walk every Sunday 🌴🌊🐚

[@kathycox6420]

Nice finds. Fun to see Ft Myers’s again! Love seeing the brittle star ⭐️!

[@denzjp]

hi from New Zealand... your beachcombing short films have just started to appear for my viewing pleasure... so very enjoyable to come on these beach combing adventures with you.. my mum who passed over jan 2022 at 94 taught me the names of shells when our family visited the beaches of New Zealand when I was a little girl.. and all these years later it is still one of my favourite things to do.. seeing and learning about the sealife in your region of the world is wonderful.. sending you love, blessings and my appreciation.. dallas

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hi Dallas from New Zealand! I have a friend that lives in NZ and the photos of the beaches there are just gorgeous. I would LOVE to go to your area and explore some beaches but I do have to admit that I'm pretty lucky to live where I do. The beaches, creatures and shells here are really quite something. Thank you for letting me share my part of the world with you!

[@denzjp]

@@SWFBeachLife super cool to get your reply.. in New Zealand our shells are not nearly as prolific nor as varied as what your Florida coast is offering up.. when I go to the beach with a companion I always say I'll find something special for you and you do the same in return and it becomes a real treasure hunt.. we always manage to find something amazing.. one time a friend called out to me from 100m down the beach saying that they found me my beach gift and I raced over to a very small tidal pool with a foot long rock and there staring up at us trying to hide which was of course not possible was a gorgeous octopus.. we got to really have a study of it as the tide was way out and it had nowhere to go...just loved that day.. so memorable. The way youre filming and narrating your explorations is really so well done..feels like I'm there and its great when you take time to pan around the beach and the sea waters cos that head down tail up thing really becomes the main event and you can miss out on the beauty of the your surroundings.. beautiful vibes.. great work..🚣‍♀️

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@denzjp I'm so jealous of your octopus encounter! I just love them and I have yet to see one "out I'm the wild." It's things that like that you can't hold, but experience that make the beach such a special place ❤️

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

Fantastic finds and I love those box crab shells...very cool! The live critters were awesome to see too! Thanks for foregoing the c-c-c-cold weather to bring us some beachy goodness...Lol!

[@SWFBeachLife]

My attitude when I left the beach was so much better than when I was freezing in the dark. Either way, I think that will be my last really cold walk for a while!

[@brittnytaylor1864]

Your videos really inspire me! I live in Louisiana, and today at Holly beach I found my first SCOTCH BONNET absolutely perfect I was jumping for joy with my fiancé

[@SWFBeachLife]

NO WAY!!! That's awesome! I remember when I found my first nice one too. Its such a great feeling to hold that special gem you've been looking for! Congratshellations!

[@debbiepokrzywa1966]

Enjoyed this video! Will be at that beach next week on vacation!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a fantastic time while you're here!

[@bebbie2ispouringitoutdebra236]

Great finds as usual!!!

[@PaintedTurtle001]

Nice shelling day! And yes, I'm a trash collector as well. Some days i have more trash than shells!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you beach angel! 🙏🏼 Someone else said they were called a beach angel for removing trash and I thought I'd share the sentiment.

[@michellemazerolle8304]

Awesome video! I dream of moving to Florida some day, thank you for showing off its beauty!

[@maryannkom299]

I hope your next trip will be warmer. It’s the first time I’ve ever seen the rose petal shell. My favorite color is pink and I was enthralled with it! I hope more will be collected in the future. And the videos are over before I’m ready for them to be over.

[@trishcook1857]

Cold but a beautiful day. Loved those crab carapaces x

[@roseanndivincenzo]

Dear hubs and I are traveling to Sanibel island later this April and we owe this trip to your channel!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope the weather is perfect and you find everything you're looking for when you get here! 🌴🌊🐚

[@donnamanitu8673]

I was so excited when you video popped up because we just booked our trip to Ft. Myers in mid-September. It will be our first time visiting Ft. Myers and we are looking forward to it as booked an Airbnb right on the beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a fantastic time while you're here!

[@michellenutter1808]

Omg I put you upon my tv tonight and my goodness the colors were popping. I guess from now on you’ll be on the big screen. Love those crab shells. Have an awesome week. 🐚🦀

[@SWFBeachLife]

Now just imagine how amazing it is so see it in real life! Thank you so much for watching!

[@patifagan6774]

It’s Sunday night, SWF Beach life has new video! I’m happy as a clam

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️

[@annemariemayr3576]

This time you find again so many pritty shells, that I love too and hope to find one day. Have a nice week 👍❤🙏😃🖐

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! I hope you have a good week too!

[@AHillard1227]

I truly enjoy shelling with you. I look forward to each video you put out. I am too far from Florida to get there very often so your adventures help with my beach withdrawals 😄 thank you for taking us along!

[@jennifertroupe8711]

It looks like you found plenty of goodies! So beautiful!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! 🤗

[@lovemypresident6535]

Love watching you, also learning the names, you are so brave to hold the love ones!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've been lucky too - nothing has ever pinched or bitten me!

[@nancycross2228]

I've shelled in the cold too ! Nice haul @ i love the Angel Wings! And I cannot resist those Juvenile FFT !! That bridge..goes towards Lovers Key ? Thank you again !!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hi Nancy! Yes, that is the bridge over Big Carlos Pass between Fort Myers Beach and Lovers Key.

[@kmac3223]

So happy to see so many finds at Ft Myers Beach!! Hope I have luck next week:-) The pear whelks you found on this day reminded me of hot air balloons - something about the coloring on the shape.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The pear whelks really did have such great color! If you're on the south end of the island it's getting dicey at mid to higher tides. There has been some erosion and there are areas that are impassable at high tide. Be careful!

[@Valerieknitterhands]

Thanks for the walk on my favorite beach

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@pattythacker5916]

I just recently found you here on you tube. I just want to say how impressed I am of your knowledge of seashells and such critters 😊I love seashells and love walking on the beach searching for beautiful ones. And I never knew that there were names of all kinds of different shells 🐚. Thank You for sharing your shell adventures ❣️🐚❣️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome aboard! if you watch enough of my videos, you'll learn your shells too. I knew nothing when I moved here and it's amazing how much there is to discover on the beaches down here!

[@pattythacker5916]

@@SWFBeachLife My best friend lives in Apopka, Florida 😊I’m hoping we can go visit her soon and be able to go seashell 🐚 hunting 😁

[@donnabopp9327]

Love seeing all the critters!

[@cintiapollock2486]

Awesome walk lots of pretties and critters just wonderful :)

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

Really FUN FINDS refreshing.....

[@bobbienielsen6860]

Absolutely love the walks you take us on. I so love the ocean.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for taking the time to come along with me!

[@DeeDee-dl7sl]

ANOTHER Great Shell trip!!

[@Someonewhoruns]

Wow!!! My family is going to Ft. Myers beach in may and we will be staying right at the bridge!!! Where you were today! I cannot wait! Thanks for braving the cold for us!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I LOVE that part of the island. It's changed a bit, so it gets tricky at low tide being able to go North beyond Leonardo Arms but that part of the island is fantastic for shells and critter encounters!

[@donnaboyle669]

Enjoyed your video, liking your knowledge. Your respect of the environment appreciated wonderful.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you kindly!

[@pennywebb867]

I consider a beach walk, where you find so many intact paperfigs and pear whelks, a HUGE success! everything else was wonderful too. sorry about the chilly temps. have a good week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The only thing that could have been better was the temperature being about 40 degrees higher! It was a lovely walk and I was so happy to say hi to so many creatures!

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

Very awesome video, I enjoyed seeing the sea life that was living in the edge of the water and some really beautiful shells! 🐚🦐🦞

[@carmelassanctuaryofsquirrels]

You should make a short of the brittle star for your other channel (which I just discovered last night). I would love to see more shorts of the wonderful, amazing critters you find. I enjoy learning about these critters I never even knew exist!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's on the list! And I love when I see something I haven't seen before. It's frustrating when I can't figure out what it is but I just love learning about all the things I discover at the beach.

[@karenwerthmann850]

Hello! Thank you again for a lovely beach walk! My favorite of your trip this time are the crab carapaces?. Those crab shells are way cool and I was thrilled with how many you found! I hope to find one of those. I think in Ocean Grove NJ I found some crab shells like that and they were very fragile. Are the ones you found very fragile as well? Wow so pretty though. I love the rose petal tellins too. Thanks so much again.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I went to Ocean Grove once! What a cute little town. The crab carapace's aren't that fragile when you find them on the beach, but the ones I held onto have faded a bit and I suspect they're a bit more fragile than when I found them. Next time I'm going to try to "seal" them to see if I can keep the color!

[@gingermackeen5741]

I started watching this last night but was too tired to finish (walked about 7 miles yesterday). Had a bunch of comments which of course went away... That's the most shells I've seen at FMB in your videos. A couple of trips ago, Lido Key was full of parchment worm casings too. Really weird. Thanks as always, Sharmon! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

I like FMB for the variety of shells AND critters. And on this day the lack of other shellers 😅

[@nacastanowling3573]

Can’t wait to see your next video because I went to Sanibel also for low tide in the evening. Wonder if we were there at the same time, neighbor?! It was a blast! 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I tend to shell in the morning if at all possible, so I haven't taken advantage of the evening low tides yet. That being said I am looking forward to some summer sunset shelling!

[@Christy19627]

I just happened upon your channel and i love it sooo much. Just wondering...have you been to any beaches in the Florida Keys that have a lot of the various shells you have collected? So far i have seen VERY FEW good shells in the Keys. 🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I LOVE the Keys. Our trip there convinced us to move to Florida. I didn't "discover" shelling until I moved here and my understanding is that there's not a lot of beaches there to go shelling. I've had someone recommend Bahia Honda, but I haven't been there myself. I do know you'll need really good water shoes and there's a distinct possibility you'll need to snorkel too ☺️

[@cathymathis7266]

A cold day on the beach, shelling is better than warm days anywhere else. Thank you for sharing the shell love.

[@SWFBeachLife]

"Shelling is better than warm days anywhere else" should be on a T-shirt! Thanks so much for watching!

[@susanlathrop234]

Awesome day. Good finds.

[@yomama8873]

Wonderful beautiful trip thanks so very much 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are welcome beach friend! 💜💜💜

[@tinaharbit1806]

Another beautiful video!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yvonnefield8548]

I love the way u call the wading birds looking for a buffet. Yr words r awesome.and thank u for the way u treat the live shells.u make an interesting video.linda from new zealand

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much 😀

[@tinaharbit1806]

The Angel wings are so pretty and white! I’m partial to the turkey wings too.

[@Gingy50]

Good hall of garbage and even better hall of shells. The angel wings are my favourite today thanks for sharing ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

[@ToNewBeginnings2024]

Awesome finds!!! I held a live starfish at Ft Myers Beach. Totally Awesome!! Have you ever found and Coquinas? Treasure Island is a great place to check out too

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, the coquinas are super fun to watch bury themselves. Plus their little colorful shells are so pretty! I've never been to Treasure Island but it sure sounds like fun!

[@ToNewBeginnings2024]

@@SWFBeachLife Treasure Island is awesome. I find a lot of different shells there. It’s beautiful as well. Maybe you can put that on your Bucket List! ☺️

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

This was a fun video. Wow, cold though. I,loved seeing all the critters. That long nosed spider crab was spooky, but cool. I would love to find a pear whelk and a paper fig shell one day.

[@maineiacts]

Wow!! I just can't get over seeing the over abundance of shells at the places you visit!!! I don't recall there being that many when I lived near the Maine Coadt!! But, I realize its semi tropical down your way...! Cool shot of that live Box Crab! What do you do with your cache??? I think those box crab shells would make wicked awesome focal pieces for necklace or maybe bracelet if the right size! While you are panning around, I'm SURE you should be hearing us say OOOOOoo! PICK * THAT* ONE UP!! WAIT!!! WHATS THAT ONE!!!????? HURRY UP!! BEFORE YOU MISS IT!! LOL!! Beautiful haul in this episode! I want all the ones you don't notice, or pick up haha!! I live in Iowa past 30 yrs... I sure MISS Beach combing and beach glass hunting! I've never seen those egg nurseries before! I would have never guessed!! Thank You for sharing!!! Have an Awesome Week!!! Nose to the sand and gentle waves...! Oh! The Mermaid!! What a Delight!! And another Big THANJS for removing and recycling OPGs!! ( OtherPeoplesGarbage) smh...some people are so careless huh?.. Best Regards, Mindi =)

[@SWFBeachLife]

It sounds like you love the beach as much as I do! And at this point I will have to admit - I am totally spoiled with shells so I am much pickier than I used to be. And I WISH I had time to make things with the goodies I find but time is a luxury I just don't have these days. I did manage to start a video about a sea shell frame and I hope to share that soon. And not too long ago I shared my shell collection to answer that question, what do you do with your shells? kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fcYZ2iZdigpqc

[@maineiacts]

@@SWFBeachLife Awesome!! Yes, being too busy can be challenging... I'm retired, too much time on my hands, and not at all close to being near an ocean like I hoped to be more often darn it! Stuck in Dry Dock in the middle of the country!! The closest to that " feel" of seashore realm would Be Duluth on Lake Superior, or maybe The Dunes lake shore in Indiana.. Both areas are at least 10 hrs by car.. Well? Besides just displaying in jars or baskets..hang on walls, or put on book shelves.. I occasionally draw or make watercolor art..but its been a while. See I have too many hobbies that keep me relatively busy. Love them all, but get easily distracted for sure! Sometimes I can use small shells in jewelry making.. Maybe in my Dreamcatcher crafting next time... So, I binge watch cool channels like yours and other hobbiests/crafters etc. And other special interests.. Happy Scooping! Ought to fashion yourself a tool to make it easier to pick your goodies up? I also noticed a shadow close by? I hope you don't go alone to some of these places! Be Safe out there. Thanks for sharing and your reply!! See you again! =) Mindi

[@denisem6754]

Oh man! What a day for pear whelks and angel wings! Great video, loved the brittle sea star and the fabulous haul. Thanks for another wonderful walk on the beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

With any luck, that will be my last cold walk for a while! Thank you for watching!!

[@janetknight9978]

You make such GREAT videos. The best. And such wonderful teaching. Loved meeting the live creatures. It's colder up in Canada, but very little snow. Thanks for sharing your adventures and thoughts.

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so kind! Thanks so much for coming along with me!

[@virginiawestcot3111]

I thank you so much for your video's I have learned so many names of shells I had collected over the years. KZbin is how I shell now through the views of others videos. I'm 5 miles from the Gulf but will never see it. My niece from Connecticut visited me last year and brought beach sand and gulf water to pour on my feet so I could feel like I was at the beach how sweet of her. I had some beach sand and a few shells on my bed table but the CNA knocked it on the floor and broke it. Sand all over. I enjoy your video's more than you will ever know.....thank you❤❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Virginia, thank you for visiting the beach with me. I'm glad I can share all the beautiful things I get to see and all the things I'm learning! I knew zilch about shells until I moved here and I just think they're so beautiful, not to mention interesting. If you're able, please send me an email at [e-mail]. ❤️

[@virginiawestcot3111]

@@SWFBeachLife I have to log into Gmail and open an account

[@virginiawestcot3111]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you for being so kind. I watch you find shells I have and it warms my heart to see you love your shells like for years I loved mine. As you know entering a nursing home you give up 99% of all possessions so my niece ad her 5 children have my large collection. When my niece from Connecticut comes in May she is hiring the vehicle that transports wheelchair bound persons Weare going to have a day at John's Pass (between Maderia Beach and Treasure Island) Pinellas County. Restaurants Tee Shirt shops tourists I'm going to love it and the water to hear the waves and my beloved sea gulls. Keep sharing your channel it means the world to those like myself that have had their mobility taken away❤❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@virginiawestcot3111 I want to send you a little something.

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Bless You.....you video's are sending me a big chunk of love every time I watch hearing the waves your soothing voice telling the names of all the sea items on the beach...you do more than you will ever know to help take me with you on each beach hunt for shells. To say Thank you is not enough.❤

[@idkidk8278]

Holy box carbs lol they just look cool! I love the patterns on them and the other shells

[@lornafinch8855]

Love your walks on the beach, seeing all the critters and shells and hearing your descriptions of them. The long strips of eggs cases, like those of the lightning whelk, always amaze me, they seem so large in comparison to the creature itself. The box crab shells are simply beautiful and that crown conch, wow!

[@kims4529]

Hello! My favorite of the day was actually the horse conch egg case. I had never seen one before - beautiful! I loved that you shared the trash you picked up. I always carry a separate bag just for trash at the beach. For a while in the middle of winter we were getting a lot of unusual stuff washing up on my NJ beach ... made me wonder if that was a product of currents. Anyway, on older guy referred to me as a beach angel for cleaning up, so I'll share that mantle with you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you beach angel! 🙏🏼 If you'd like to see the inside of one of those egg casings, I showed it in a previous video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJDJepKMmLufsLc

[@mabelbowen25]

I can hardly stand the fact that I am not there with you! I see sooo many different shells that would definitely go into my shell bag! Great treasures!

[@artiejohnson703]

Those box crabs are so cool looking. Thanks for a wonderful trip to the beach. ❤️

[@kimbolt4186]

Another great video. Have my next trip planned but it is a year away. Thanks for my beach fix for the week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy planning! 🌴🌊🐚

[@claireweir5524]

I really love watching your beach walks. We live on the other coast in BC Canada, and I’m always curious to see what similar creatures we find here on our beach (lots of huge moon snails). We are hoping to come for a Florida trip this coming summer and I’m dying to visit some of these beaches thanks to your vids

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you do get a chance to roam some of these beaches to look for treasures. We don't get the big moon snails like some of the areas up north do, but boy you can't beat the variety of goodies we have. 🐚

[@dorothypapineau8283]

A great but chilly day. I’m happy you are taking the garbage off the beaches. Those crab shells are pretty but I really like the pile of angel wings today. It’s all good.

[@mercedestatiananunezrojas1273]

Great!!!! I m going to foremyers beach in August😍🤗

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a fantastic time while you're here!

[@deborahcorreale352]

What a nice walk. I feel your pain we were up to the 50's and even hit 60 here in PA let week and then the next week BAM it snowed a few times - What the heck...LOL. I liked seeing the crabs, they were very different. I think it is a great idea that you had to track how much trash you are removing from the beach each walk that you do, thank you for all that you do.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I heard about that crazy weather up north! I feel bad when people at work (most live in MD and NJ) talk about the miserable weather over the weekend and I just stay quiet since I was at the beach 🌴 It does get wicked hot here, but I'll never have to shovel snow again so I like my trade off!

[@wmarian5027]

Hi thanks for fun chilly walk. I wonder if a crazy crafter could collect all the parchment worm paper shells and make paper...and use squid ink to paint on it. ..and would that paper or those shells glow in the dark ;)

[@SWFBeachLife]

Apparently it's the worms mucus that glows (ewwww) so I don't think we'd be able to see the artwork glow. However everything else sounds like a brilliant idea! ☺️

[@debbieescobar6267]

Great finds! I was wondering if you have a video showing your gear...I am especially wondering what you use for a bag and how you keep the delicate shells intact.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for the questions Debbie. I've had a lot of people ask me about my gear so I'm going to start incorporating that info in future videos!