I have the beach to myself. Sanibel Island seashells broke my shell bag!

I have the beach to myself on Sanibel Island. I don't know why there were so many fabulous seashells but I couldn't stop picking them up!
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[@sherryllynn1809]

A lot of people would not find looking for shells and walking very fun. This takes me back to my high school days and other times when I visited my parents at Sanibel and would just spend hours and hours looking for shells. I have five shell mirrors, a shell jewelry box, and two shell photo frames that I made from shells out there. I'm so weird, because I used to go out there totally by myself and stay out there for hours and hours, head down for so long, I almost passed out from the sun, heat and overuse of my searching eyes. This is something so many people do not know about me. I can walk and stroll the same area over and over and over and over again for years and never get bored, and just lose myself and stay out there until my mind is completely emptied. So many people would see this as "wasted" time, but that's the kind of thing that I really love to do, walk and look, silently walk, look at nature's beauty, and go on and on and on until I am mentally and physically exhausted. What a wonderful life I've lived.

[@SWFBeachLife]

What a wonderful memory to share. I know the feeling of wanting to be on the beach by myself quite well. I've become accustomed to it and now I really crave that alone time! ❤️

[@angelicareyes4183]

❤❤❤❤

[@nellyjune9828]

Me tooooo,i love enjoying beach by myself❤

[@waffleenforcer]

What a wonderful story, thank you for sharing 😁

[@patvance6205]

Just found you…..never knew watching someone collect shells could be so fascinating! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's what people keep telling me. All I know is I love the beach and sharing all the treasures that can be found out there!

[@maggiestack3757]

I love how you said that the crown conch was lovingly worn down and has been hugged by the beach a few times. What a great description!

[@JujuGurgel]

Hello from a local Southwest Floridian. Love to see someone else showing the beauty of our area.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Howdy neighbor!! 🌴

[@jojofox9332]

Enjoyed the video. What I would like to know is how to get to the beaches such as you show without owning property. The very few beaches for public do not have the shells Sanibel is suppose to be known for. I was very heartbroken to find my 1st visit to Florida with Sanibel the highlight of the trip and finding mostly white shells and some calico's that can be found all over Florida's beaches. So happy you are enjoying yourself though.

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are plenty of public parking lots open and Sanibel always has shells. Depending on the time of year you visit will determine the quantity and quality of the shells you find.

[@MarieMarshall-n7t]

Wow, Sanibel-Captiva is one of my favorite places on the planet. I have bins of shells from hours and hours of hunting. You really found the Mother Lode! Thanks for sharing. I am totally missing my yearly visit!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh that day was crazy fun! Well worth the broken shell bag!

[@bonnerdebbie]

What a wonderful haul of beautiful shells. Thanks for taking us along Sharmon.

[@jamie6580]

You are at my happy place ! What a Mother’s Day!!

[@Jean2235177]

That was an insanely good shelling day. I loved it! So many good finds!

[@susangray4594]

Where exactly were you shelling??? I've never got that many diff ones!!!

[@kokoskrib]

Holy cow you scored! Fantastic day at the beach! Thanks for taking us along! 😊

[@billrobbins5874]

Honestly, that skull was an amazing find. Kind of creepy though. Gorgeous variety!

[@maggiemax8065]

Paper figs are my favorite! I always feel they are natures cross stitch! 😋😋😋

[@Komikmaker]

Glad to see that the greenery on the island is starting to come back.

[@tonistephic]

My goodness, what amazing shells. The lighting whelkes, Pear whelkes. My favorite was the banned tulips and the true tulips. Love the meraxs.Looks like you had an amazing day shelling. Dont get me wrong, i really enjoy all the shells and the live critters. Thank you for taking the time to share your videos with us. Have a great day. 28:32

[@denisem6754]

Yes, Sanibel please! I think this must be what shelling on Sanibel in days long past must have been like. I’m glad you got to enjoy it and share it with us. Fantastic shell haul!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I just need a couple of guys digging holes about a mile up the beach from me apparently. It did wonders!

[@fields-n-feathers]

I figured out why I like your channel so much! You are so knowledgeable and interesting and I've loved seashells for over 40 years! The icing on the cake is your genuine excitement combined with a great voice. Keep them coming. If I ever get back to the beach I won't be able to sit still!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well shucks - thank you so much! I'm thrilled that I can share my passion with others!

[@susanbye6777]

Such beautiful shells! The lightning whelks were crazy! I have to say, the last egg cockle was gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful day!! ❤

[@sueshutt5652]

I first went to Sanibel in the summer of 1968. My aunt and uncle introduced me to "the island"we stayed at the West wind inn. I went to the island for my hunnymoon. I first went when I was 11 we watched the trees planted at the West wind. As the years went by we took our son and daughter there. I am now 66 years old. I breaks my heart to see the devietation. It can be restored but to me it will never be the same. I look at my shells and think of all my special family times and there are no words to express how I feel. It is a dream to return but I was injured while nursing and I don't think I can tolerate the trip. It is a precious special place to be treasured and appreciated. I want to go back 1time before Im gone if my prayers are answered I will ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I try to just be grateful I was able to see and appreciate these islands before the hurricane. It will never be the same but it will be back!

[@maureengulat6331]

Another beautiful day you captured. Again, really enjoyed joining you on this walk! Such glorious shells! Just breathtaking 💋

[@tammycalvertchetelat4834]

My family and I are going for the first time this year What actual beach is best for shelling. It’s our first time 💜🙌

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have a video for you! This is for new shellers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bNZ3ypec5nebMsi=_i5EWURkHDM8G-oB And there is no one beach that is best for shelling. There are quite a few in SWFL that are pretty great.

[@sonflowergems]

What a banner day for you! Can’t believe how many whelks and figs you found! Seeing that giant living shark eye was an experience. Never seen that in my life. Thank you and enjoy those beautiful shells. 🐚

[@IrishAnnie]

Living here in SW Florida, I love combing the beach for shells. Christmas 7 years ago, my boyfriend and I walked the beach on Christmas morning. I told him, “Pick up only the whole shells, not the broken ones.” Then he went down on his knee and proposed.

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love this! My husband proposed on a dock overlooking a bay and a salt marsh. ❤️

[@IrishAnnie]

@@SWFBeachLife Who said romance is dead? We know better! ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@IrishAnnie We sure do!

[@tishrathman731]

Thanks for the best Mother’s Day trip!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy Mother's Day!

[@CatladyinFL]

So many beautiful shells!! Thank you for this calming video of the ocean and the shells!

[@chanelsholes8762]

Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏼

[@donnahatfield7601]

What an epic shelling day !! Im catching up starting at the bottom of list on your videos 😊. Im looking forward to today’s Sunday post !

[@natalieclark5819]

I think I've said before, but I just love your voice overs! You do s great job of conveying the original reactions and also providing fun info.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yay, thank you so much!

[@bluehippo5]

How I would love nothing more than to take a beach stroll with you and find these beautiful treasures! I just love the way you know all the names of these shells and share your knowledge with us!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming to the beach with me!

[@chanelsholes8762]

You are wonderful and your excitement contagious. I'll be trying out your recommended non acid acid today for shell cleaning. Thank you for your knowledge and entertainment!

[@lisawarner1556]

Great day for lighting whelks!I had a great day for olives last week here in Garden City! They were everywhere! Had a blast!

[@michellegibbs2065]

That was so much fun! Thank you for taking us along for the ride!!!

[@kellystewart2977]

❤ Love rewatching these videos, so relaxing! 😊

[@jolynnburns4306]

What an awesome day!! Love all the whelks!!! The true tulips were awesome!!! Have a great week!! See you Sunday! XOXO

[@tgill2943]

When grouped the lightning welks resembled bouquets-ocean bouquets. I love that! Thanks from Colorado.

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, Part 2 of your adventure didn't disappoint! It was a whelk bonanza! I think this haul is the highest number of shells you've ever taken home. Or am I wrong? I'm so happy to see that Sanibel is bouncing back. Nature is so resilient. Thank you for taking us with you on this epic trip! I wish you a wonderful week. Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

There have only been a few times when the shells has been so good I take shells out of my shell bag and get them into my backpack so I can have more room for shells - LOL! I remember doing this at Honeymoon Island for sure, probably a time or two on Kice and this day. I couldn't help it - there were so many fabulous shells everywhere! Nature is so resilient - much more so than us humans, that is for sure. I wish you a wonderful week as well! ❤️🐚🌴🌊

[@karenwestbrook2352]

Your luck at finding so many hinged shells amazes me! The hinged spiny jewel box in the intro makes me drool every week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The ones with the really purple inside are so pretty! 🥰

[@desertbreeze69]

I’m waiting for the commercial to be done. Can’t wait to see the results of the day😊

[@ShadyV]

New subscriber!!😁 Thanks so much for that beach time!!! I'm in Western PA, where it was in the 60s today. I prefer it to be 85 and up (it feels like Mother Nature is giving me a nice warm hug!!! 🧡) I also enjoyed learning about all of the sea shells and critters! I have so many of those shells in my collection. It was nice to learn their names & a little bit about them. Thx again!! 🪸 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

We used to be sorta of neighbors! I grew up and lived in Northern NJ for all of my adult life. I'm with you though - I'm loving this weather so much more! ❤️🐚🌴🌊

[@felicitywright2974]

Sorting my shells from jars to favourite box , sadly I don’t remember where I found them I just know it called me from Australia 🇦🇺, east coast . Can be living and poisonous. Just love your life and journey . Am 56 have collected from a child . Found prettified shells too xx your an amazing teacher xx

[@carolmusso7767]

What beautiful shells you got today! I’m sorry about your shell bag but you still managed to get a lot of shells. Thank you for a nice, peaceful video. Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️🐚💐

[@IrishAnnie]

Collateral damage.

[@groundzero6662]

Bubble-Blowin'-Box-Crab..... great stuff!

[@mlgauss60435]

"It was insanity "! LOL ! I just love watching your videos! ❤

[@lindarichie2585]

Wow the ocean was extremely generous today! I can’t believe all those lightning welks ! And that tulip in red ! Wow ! Such a good day and I can completely understand how you broke your bag lol 😂! Thanks for the awesome day at the beach! ❤

[@JennyMack]

Nice, big banded tulip and it had such unique coloring in my opinion.

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

At the 14:42 mark above & between the Lightning Welk & Shark Eye is a broken shell that looks like a Lion's paw.. Since it's broken I am not sure & have not seen Kitten Paws lately to compare it to... Ah, as you showed the Pen Shells, I realized I was probably seeing Pen shell & Nor lion's Paw.. Wishful thinking.. LOL .

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh that would have made an AMAZING Lion's Paw! Alas, it was indeed a broken pen shell. I love the way you think though! 🥰

[@TheQueenOfDreams]

I love hunting for sea shells, but wow, I’ve never seen some of those here! I love that you know the names, I wish I could hunt with you, and learn all the names, too! I have about 1000 sand dollars from Coronado Island, and buckets and buckets of shells I can’t identify, but love all the same! The colors and patterns really excite me! 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was picking up shells way before I knew what they were but I just became so interested in what I was finding. Then I became interested in the critters that made the shells. It's all so fascinating! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@TheQueenOfDreams]

@@SWFBeachLife thank YOU for sharing!! ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@TheQueenOfDreams 🥰

[@LeanneLEANNEO]

I love walking the beach for shells. I did my bathroom wall in sea shells just the one wall. It was so pleasing, and it was also very therapeutic.

[@lisaharner3720]

Wow! Whelk fever! As always, you make such lovely finds. Nice to see Sanibel making a recovery.

[@marciaslay1149]

WOW!! That was a wonderful day shelling, my dream day, thank you so much for sharing

[@miriammacdermot5601]

Happy Mother's Day, Sharmon! What a fantastic day of shelling. Oh you must have been beside yourself with all those wonderful finds. I was excited for you just watching the video. So many beautiful things that I would have had trouble figuring out a favorite. I think my favorite for this trip was that great big blue-colored banded tulip. That first buttercup lucine that was so yellow was incredible as was the yellowish giant cockle. If I ever get to come to Florida, I will need 2 shells bags with reinforced straps! I totally enjoyed the 2 cute crabs you filmed too. I happen to think that crabs are very cute. Glad you had such a wonderful time.😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you had a lovely Mother's Day as well! ❤️

[@miriammacdermot5601]

@@SWFBeachLife I did!

[@lilalightandlove421]

My sister and I had Sanibel Island beach all to ourselves this March. We had a similar experience shelling. It was beyond amazing!

[@SWFBeachLife]

YAY! I'm so glad there were other people out there to enjoy it while it lasts! They will rebuild and it will be as busy as ever!

[@marykimbrough3584]

Wow! What an amazing day. Your videos never disappoint, specially for those of us that live several hours away from the beach. That one pear welk that was all black, reminds me a lot of the shells I find here in North Carolina.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, your beaches turn some shells those beautiful blue and black colors. I'd like to try my luck up there one of these days!

[@donnabopp9327]

Another wonderful trip to the beach or continuation thereof! Such wonderful shells collected!

[@nursek931]

I love those lightning whelks. They are my favorite shells. They were gorgeous. 😊💗

[@dianekring7672]

That was so much fun!! ❤️ Can't wait till next week!!

[@maryannkom299]

Thank you for another great video! I can’t believe how many shells there were!

[@saraclark8611]

Omg that box crab! 😂 blowing bubbles! Wowzers with the beautiful true tulips 😍what a perfect day at the beach!

[@lisacenturelli3239]

Another 'similarity' to claim as separated sisters - I broke my shelling bag on my first shelling trip..... yeah, I had to have everything I saw..

[@brendam.6897]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful adventure which thanks to you also became mine! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so glad! 🐚🌴🌊

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

Another beautiful video with wonderful shells 😊.

[@dawndemet3331]

This is amazing. I have to add this to my bucket list.

[@queenark584]

Absolutely love your channel I'm so glad I came across it. Thank you so much for posting! I have pretty bad anxiety due to my extra dopamine that I have thanks to my DiGeorge syndrome and I love watching your videos to help calm my anxiety down whenever I'm having a super anxious day which is just about everyday

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have heard so many people say my videos are relaxing. I'm definitely relaxed when I'm walking the beaches recording! I'm happy to have you come along!

[@luana1600]

Wow! That was the best shell day I've ever seen!!

[@carolcheatle1955]

Looks like a great day shelling! It's on my bucket list to come to Florida to shell!!

[@cathiecoward7468]

What a day! So awesome.

[@sunrae24]

Thanks for your videos! Love it! I found some really cool stuff at blind pass. ❤🐚

[@23Josilee]

WOW! What a trip!!

[@kclarke2971]

Good to see, frankly I thought the road to Sanibel was washed out last year. Glad you can get there now/\.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was washed out but repaired in just a few weeks! The permanent repair is currently still ongoing.

[@KarensKaraoke1]

😊 awesome day, wish i was there too.... It's just not fair... Thanks for letting us tag along

[@SWFBeachLife]

Believe me - I wish I could have transported people to share those shells with!

[@lynns.spires3469]

Wonderful variety, lovely ❤❤❤

[@debblair5761]

Beautiful shells. Especially the lighting welks and the banded tulips

[@bonnieharrington769]

That skull bone thing you found....I've seen and have..a crucifix fish bone....not sure if that's what that was...but kinda looked similar...cool!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those crucifix shells are neat - skulls of catfish. But they are much smaller than that skull I found. You never know what neat things are going to wash up at the beach!

[@gingermackeen5741]

Wow! That was a great day at SI! Don't feel bad. A big whole red true tulip is still on my bucket list too. I've found some faded ones, but not a nice big red one. Can't wait for the Kice video! Looks like it won't be next week.😢 Thanks Sharmon! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am still cleaning cones - LOL! Kice will be week after next. Honestly, the tinies at Fort Myers Beach were super fun to look for too.

[@Bigmomma907ak]

What a trip! So many beautiful shells! Happy shelling 🐚!

[@KillerFossilHunting]

There's been so many egg casings at Passagrille lately ☺️ you should come snorkel with me sometime 🤗 it's AMAZING. IT WAS SUPER CLEAR YESTERDAY! I know you like to go alone. We wouldn't be in each other's way. You could totally do your thing.. it's just safer to not snorkel alone. And I think you would be amazed.

[@tierrasworld]

Amazing video thanks. Stay lifted

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Oh my word! When you went to pick up that banded tulip I was like wow it’s huge lol !! Sorry to blow this up with comments im just excited for you lol so many lighting welks!! So many pretties 😮❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

So many pretties!! 🐚

[@angelicareyes4183]

Wow, I have a hard time, seeing your videos, make me feel so much better, thank you 🙏🙏😊❤❤❤❤

[@yomama8873]

Wonderful shell finds 😱😱😱🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@aliciap3994]

So awesome as always!!

[@deniseyoung5385]

I’m so so jealous of ALL those paper figs!!!! That was one of the shells that I most wanted to find when I went to Florida that I didn’t ever find any. Next time! I’m glad to see that Sanibel and Ft Myers Beach are slowly making recovery progress. Hopefully I will get back there soon. Great video!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have never seen so many paper figs in one day! If you like them, my best luck for them is always on Sanibel.

[@deniseyoung5385]

@@SWFBeachLife thanks for the great tip!

[@susangray4594]

I've never found a paper fig. You have to keep my eyes open for one of those.

[@suzannebraden9671]

Wow..wonderful show stopper treasures ! Epic ! Thank you ❤

[@Ac3r_6927]

You always get lucky with finding such nice shells! I want to go to Sanibel island so bad!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have had a little bit of practice over the past 3 years and I'm definitely starting to learn a thing or two!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

YAY! "Let's go to the beach 🎶 🎶 " ⛱️ 🐚 😎

[@BonnieMunson]

Watching this makes me need to visit Sanibel soon!

[@rubyrohrig9494]

Your excitement is great..what a great day of shelling

[@fredamoore1743]

Have so had beach fever and still have 4 mths till I walk those lovely beaches at Sanibel and Marco Island . The shells at this video time were amazing. All those whelk, trues and banded tulips , beautiful. I really have this pull to egg cockles now. I don't know why. They just speak to me and really hard to find. That driftwood would have come home with me too. Sanibel is looking better and better . Just a lovely video for Mothers Day! Can't wait to be there!!! 🤗😍💖 Hugs! Have a great week!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I swear some shells have a pull on me too! Hence the broken shell bag I guess 🤣 I hope you have an absolutely amazing time while you her in SWFL!

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

Thank you so much for this video it was wonderful.

[@karenturnbo6870]

Happy Mother's Day!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy Mother's Day to you too!

[@robinmp3841]

The egg cockel is "smooth and scoopy" LOL! Moon snail is actualy gold instead of blue paul neuman. Sooo many beautiful huge shells, stellar day!

[@vanaher8545]

So happy to find your videos. We will be in FL in June and was thinking Sanibel Island would be closed for construction. However, after watching your videos we will certainly put it on our to do list. Keep the videos coming please. I love all of your shell collections. Any tips you can provide for visitors will be greatly appreciated.

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are restaurants on the island open too, so if you do a little research you can enjoy the beach and a wonderful meal as well! sanibel-island.sanibel-captiva.org/list/ql/restaurants-food-beverages-22

[@slvihelenevorrenaasand7835]

As I say, it’s always exciting to come with you on your beach trip. I love the true tulips special the red ones. I look forward to next week I am excited to see what you find of the tiny ones, I love that too ❣️❤🩶🩵

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love the clean up after the tinies!! 🤣

[@ma555680]

This episode I thought you said it was in April I’m looking at it May 17 and hoping I never heard you wrong because it’s so nice and warm looking in April

[@SWFBeachLife]

I filmed the episode in April but I didn't edit and post it until May 😃

[@Merlijnvv]

at 8:00 that's a pelvis I reckon. At 17:25 the Egg Cockle (Laevicardium serratum) looks very much like its giant cousin at the tropical west coast (Baja California), Laevicardium elatum or the Giant Egg Cockle. I recently bought one of a good 6" across. One of my favorite species and not at all rare. Sometimes a very nice yellow colour as well. At 19:00 the golden form it seems, very nice. Often golden forms are called 'aurata'.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I just looked up Laevicardium elatum and what a lovely shell! I wonder what phase in my shell collecting I am as I am starting to appreciate even the most common of shells. I'm always so impressed with all the Latin you've learned!

[@starfire1963sn]

I am not 100% sure because you did not turn the skull thing over, but the back of it looks like what the shops in Galveston call a Crucifix fish because one side looks like Jesus on the Cross. I found a lot of those in Galveston when I was a kid, they are a fish skull, but I can't remember what type fish.

[@suzannehall5991]

The skeleton of the sail cat. That one was huge.

[@vickieboley9452]

LOL your shell bag didn't stand a chance! I don't recall hearing if you said which beach you were on, but oh my the shells! Of course if no one is there to pick them up, there will be a ton of them. What a fun trip, and just makes me want to come back even more!

[@maryannkom299]

Sanibel

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was at the Fulgur Street entrance on Sanibel. My fancy parking pass allows me to park there 😃

[@artiejohnson703]

Beautiful day on the beach. Thank you ❤

[@guadalupeknippen528]

Beautiful shelling day 🐚🐌🐕🌻🥰

[@karynagibson05]

Love from Minnesota ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️

[@lorischager8027]

Love that calico clam! Definitely on my bucket list

[@donnaleveron6511]

I love, love, love seashells! And rocks, and fossils, earth's treasures.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm starting to adore rocks....