Looking for sea shells after a storm. Beachcombing Sanibel post-storm to meet critters & get shells.

[@kristentt]

The juvenile conchs are sooo pretty. It hurts my heart a bit to know their lives were cut short. I'm a softy 😂

[@juliamaul7334]

Wow! So many shells! Such a relaxing way to spend time on a Sunday evening. Thank you for all the work you do to ring us the videos! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻⚓️⚓️⚓️🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

You're so very welcome! This video was special since I brought my daughter with me ❤️ Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

[@IrishAnnie]

P.S. There is a famous Shell Museum on Sanibel. It was started by Raymond Burr, the actor. He loved shells and had a huge collection. It’s a fascinating place. If you can, go.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am a member of the Sanibel Shell Museum. That place is fascinating! I think I spend as much time near the touch tank as I do upstairs admiring the shells!

[@lindaking9222]

Been there..it’s wonderful

[@graciehood2308]

Fantastic day on the beach thank you for taking us along with you we love your adventures and treasures

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so very much for watching! 🙏🏼

[@beckyh1369]

The shell with the face was so funny! Nice finds and a delightful walk on the beach! Thank you for inviting me along again!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for choosing to spend some of your time at the beach with me!

[@elaineberger879]

I recognized where you were! I looked in several shell piles lol. And luckily due you you telling us about live critters I was able to save some. That felt good to do. Can’t wait for next weeks walk.

[@SnowPink90]

That’s so great!! I absolutely love SWF!!!🥰

[@elaineberger879]

@@SnowPink90 me too.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love this!!! Thanks for helping the critters that provide us all with these beautiful shells! ❤️

[@aimeetyning3034]

@@SWFBeachLife I ask about shells.is there any way you would send me some shells.i like the scalloped ones if possible thank you

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@aimeetyning3034 Email me at [e-mail] and I can get you the info!

[@cassandraderks-kent8326]

I am happy I found your page. My mom passed recently and spent a lot of time in the Sanibel, Marco and Venice areas hunting shells and walking beaches. She had a ton. I had disregarded them until your page. Now I love to search through her hoard for things of beauty and have a new love for them.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh my gosh I love this! I am sure she appreciates you taking care of her treasures. What a wonderful legacy she left for you. Thank you so much for sharing this! ❤️

[@agds91078]

Oh I saw this just in time because we have had a busy weekend helping my elderly mother in law move and haven’t been back home long and right before I head to bed I get on KZbin and see this video!! It’s going to help me relax, unwind and rest better. Thank you my sweet friend for helping make our days a bit brighter and better 🐚🧜🏼‍♀️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome Mermaid. If I lived ON the beach I would have a beach cam so you could see the beach anytime you wanted! Hugs from FL!

[@richardgeary6432]

in all my shelling excursions, never have I found a "smiling" shell! That was most definately the find of the day. Too cool!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think I'll name it Shelly 😅

[@Doxymeister]

Nice haul! Really had fun walking the beach with you--my weekly escape from the trials and tribulations of daily life. The quirky face shell really made me laugh! Thank you, Sharmon!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Aww - well thank you so much for choosing to spend some of your time with me at the beach!

[@sandravega5732]

I love that you show us this.

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, What a lovely morning at the beach! The sea and sky flowing into each other, lots of sun, piles of shells..... this really is like a little piece of heaven. Did you see at 11.38 that you missed a spiney jewelbox? Today I bought a duvet, printed on it is an image of the sea and beach with two FFC's and two crown conchs on it. So now, I can sleep under a piece of Florida beach. 😍 It totally fits with my bedroom that's designed in a beach style. Wishing you have a wonderful week! Thank you so much for sharing all your beach walks with us! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh Illona - thank you so much for sending me a little gift! 🙏🏼 I did see that spiny jewel box and I'm thinking I should have grabbed it 😅 It was so beautiful with the sun coming up and the sky and water blending together. And your duvet sounds perfect! It's ironic that the shells on it are ones you could find in FL and you can ID them - I love that! Thank you for choosing to spend some of your time with me at the beach and another BIG thank you for the gift! ❤️

[@abbyW]

Thank you for sharing your beach walks and all your shell knowledge. And thanks for the advice 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome! Thank YOU so much for the extra love and support! ❤️❤️❤️

[@carolmusso7767]

I love the little smiling shell! This was a fun walk with lots of things to see. Thank you! ❤️🐚

[@lauram5195]

Great haul! Love, love love the smiley face shell! That would make my day. 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

[@dianerichmond7105]

Thank you for giving the cockles some attention! I am on the east coast, and it is not shelly where I am at. I will RUN to pick up a Giant Atlantic Cockle! Beautiful inside and out! But am learning about the ones I cannot get here, so I will know what I am doing when on vacation!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those shells are really turning into one of my favorites too. And I am so spoiled to live over on this side of the state. Not all Florida beaches were created equally! Thanks so much for watching!

[@cazee100]

So glad you are liking the Atlantic cockles, I love them. The unusual shells are always so pretty but the usual run of the mill ones can be really beautiful when you take the time to clean them up and really look at them. Lovely walk today too. Stat safe x

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have wanted to decoupage the interior of those shells so I have a few put to the side and just need to find the time to give it a whirl! xoxo

[@joannemcknight6227]

What a great collection of shells you found! Thank you for sharing.

[@pamthomes9022]

Loved that smirking shell staring at you from the pile! August is getting closer. I can’t wait…

[@pamelafox5882]

I'll hopefully be there by September 👍🏻😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Happy planning! 🌴🌊🐚

[@jhaimo9564]

Thank you for the beautiful beach ave walk . I live on east coast of FL so we do not have these beautiful shells. We go to Naples and Marco island every year for vacation. I love the west coast , the pace is much slower and the people are much more friendly. I eventually will move over for retirement. We love to collect shells and walk the pristine beaches. We are truly blessed here is south Florida. I’ve been in FL 40 years never been to sanibel . I must take a trip over…

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've only been here 2-1/2 years so I'm still in awe of everything beach related. And learning about all the treasures I find has also been really fun. We purposely went to the West Coast for the slower pace and we absolutely love it. I highly recommend a trip to Sanibel. No high rises or hotel towers and it's very lush - it really feels like a tropical paradise!

[@lindaweges8624]

I am still amazed by all the shells in the shell piles.Great day to be at the beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I could have gone either way - I was quite happy with all the goodies the storm left behind!

[@denisem6754]

Loved seeing all those shell piles! It was amazing to see how much color the sponge had already lost. My favorite this week is the “face” shell, I think it looks like a mini Halloween decoration, lol. I also appreciated the shot you caught of the ray in the shallows.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've gone out after storms that thought - where are all the shells? I was quite pleased there were piles and treasures to be found. I just hope the next storm is just as gentle!

[@edanegron8806]

Excellent video, love the beach time and when you said "leeeets go the beach ".

[@elainewood8835]

I love your videos. I saw in your lightning welk shells a big one that seemed to have a squashed head, like someone smacked it in head when it was in a soft stage. So cool.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Some snails start off with their shells and others need to grow them. Lots of weird things can happen as they grow older for sure!

[@hollytreece6671]

I love the shell with the face! Soo cool! I always look forward to your videos 😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@sarahprosek5201]

This is the best part of my sunday.i always look foward to your videos.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Aww - thank you so much! ☺️

[@SnowPink90]

I just can’t believe the shell piles at some of the beaches. After watching this on our tv, the next one that came up is the one done at Shell Island where you were cold and saw the big white shell off in the distance and made a dash for it. 😂 I always thought that was funny!! What a beautiful variety you found and of course you had me at the smiley shell!!😂 That’s one in a billion find. How unique. Thank you for taking me to Sanibel, I do love her!! Have a great week and who knows a storm…Just checked and Fort Myers’s had thunder and lightning 🌩 today and a again couple of days this week, so you never know. 🤷‍♀️☺️🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's been lightning and thundering for a few hours now and like you said - hopefully it can help kick up a few goodies. And I remember that Shell Island trip like it was yesterday. I froze my tail off, but I did get a sweet empty lightning whelk. It was worth it AND I got more cold weather gear so this winter I will hopefully be better prepared. I wish the shells liked the summer as much as I do!

[@SnowPink90]

@@SWFBeachLife I found out about a place here on Vancouver Island that there are so many shells there and I’ve lived here for 35 years and nobody’s ever told me about it but I was told about it today and I’m going to head over there this summer to see what shell hunting I could do just to see what the Canadian side of the Pacific water leaves behind. I’m really excited about it!!☺️🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@SnowPink90 I would be too! Some of the cold water scallops and other shells are spectacular! I hope its as awesome as it sounds! Please let me know once you visit how it is!

[@SnowPink90]

@@SWFBeachLife I’ll be sending pictures for sure!!☺️🐬

[@sallya.2412]

I am always amazed at how much shells are at the beach there. We don't get a lot of shells like that. This is why I watch your videos as I enjoy seeing all the shells you find. Have a great week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's going to get harder and harder to find shells as the summer marches on but I'm sure going to try! I wish the shells liked Summer as much as I do!

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

I love that funny face, and the piles are so inviting! Thanks for bringing us all along!

[@tanyahouston5635]

It was fun to see those large shell piles. Dreaming of the beach…🏝

[@lindaking9222]

Always loved shelling on Sanibel..have a good selection of shells ..my favourite beach

[@ngpoct123456789]

My favorite was the full cockle. I would have went crazy on the shell piles. Just a beautiful walk!

[@kathyjund7212]

A terrific Sanibel adventure! Hope I helped seinv you in the cockle collecting direction..I just love them. That big pair are swesome.. Thank you for sharing the shell pile goodness! The water was fantastically calm! Have an awesome week!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching Kathy! I hope you have a good week too!

[@sherryroseman]

Enjoyed our walk today! Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@shannonadams1132]

Thank you for doing the beach time I miss Sanibel so much your videos bring back so many memories I can see my children 30 years ago playing on that beach♥️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Awww - how sweet! I wish I grew up here so I'm making up for a lot of lost beach time!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

the "snowman" face shell is my favorite! Would love to shell after a storm! thanks

[@SWFBeachLife]

Wasn't that shell funny? I've named it "Shelly" and we'll have to see if Shelly makes another appearance in the future 😃

[@gingermackeen5741]

So that's what that sponge is! I found a cute already-faded brown one a couple weeks ago and kept it too. Beautiful limpet! And very pretty live pear whelk! And some more awesome CS's! Took visiting family to Lido Key last Friday. Shelling wasn't terrific but they loved it anyway. Thanks Sharmon! 😘

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yeah, this time of year is tough for us shellers - but low tide and a nice little storm certainly helps! xoxo

[@michellegibbs2065]

So much fun! I love going shelling vicariously with you. Lots of neat shells and animals and lots of information. Thank you

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome! Thank you for coming to the beach with me!

[@artiejohnson703]

What a beautiful day after a storm. We didn’t get much rain in Port St Lucie from the storm. All we got were clouds & a little rain here & there. We didn’t get much wind either. But I am okay with that. We are like right across the state from each other and is sometimes strange how the weather is. Thanks for another great video, you are the best!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

It is strange isn't it? The wind travels so much quicker over the water and I heard Miami got pummeled. We had almost no wind and like you said - I'll take it! If I don't have to move furniture around I'm a happy camper!

[@paulwagner7824]

Ah, thank you for the identifying features on all those bivalves apart! So hard to tell them apart! And oh my goodness, what a pun at 14:49 -- "a couple of _swell_ shells..." (as the surf rushes in the background). I see what you did there! Love the vids! Thanks again!

[@SWFBeachLife]

LOL - I have some...different words in my vocabulary and I didn't even plan the swell comment coinciding with the water but it's hilarious that it did! Thank you so very much for watching and coming to the beach with me! 🙏🏼

[@ОльгаРябикова-п4р]

Вы молодец👍так держать

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@ОльгаРябикова-п4р Спасибо!!!

[@lindatorres373]

Just wondering if you watch the shelling videos of other’s? I watch a few others, but yours are, by far, my favorites!

[@pennywebb867]

Not just my favorite but the best...Sharmon takes such care editing, giving us beach time & references for finding what shell you have, telling us which apps she uses for tides, temps tables, and site info, etc. I enjoy other sites but have learned the most here.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Aww - thank you Penny! I want to make sure the time you spent with me is well spent!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I do have 2 other channels that I watch on a regular basis but I'm so dang busy that I can't seem to watch them all. I'm always looking for ideas and ways to make my channel more interesting 😃

[@deliamunoz212]

The smiling shell was awesome, love them all.🏝⛱

[@patifagan6774]

Another fabulous shell day. Love it.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!

[@maggiespehr2590]

I LOVE your videos, thank you for sharing your shelling and knowledge!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh my gosh Maggie thank you so much!!! I didn't grow up here in FL so I am making up for a lot of lost time!

[@pennyskelly8657]

Looks Ike that storm pulled in some amazing shells the weather looked amazing thank you for another fabulous beach walk

[@nickgreen455]

Another great and relaxing video, never knew there were that many shells that washed up on the beach in such big piles

[@itsjustmeMaryAnn]

Caught you on another video with I believe a shelling magazine maybe. Was excited to put a face with the voice! Great collection you shared as well. Thank you for your videos. You have inspired me to take the hour trip to Galveston to attempt to collect a few shells.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you get lucky! I know our beaches have a really great variety of shells but Texas has some neat goodies too! Good shelling luck to you!

[@kokoskrib]

Look at those shell piles! How FUN!!! Love your videos!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jamie6580]

Thank you for the trip to the beach! I enjoyed it as usual! See ya next Sunday!

[@kathycox6420]

Nice to see the piles. I would have plopped right down and started digging!

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are lots of different methods to get those sea shells!

[@mollygirl2071]

Thank you for another great video! Great finds!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@janetpullen5210]

Oh Sharmon you have such fun and I love limpets..thanks for showing some lovely shells

[@debnordman1640]

I'm so glad you kept the smiley face shell; he just stole my heart with his wry little face! I would keep him somewhere I'd see him every day to make me laugh! 😏

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think "Shelly" should be my shell mascot. Maybe it will bring me good shell luck!

[@debnordman1640]

@@SWFBeachLife Shelly is a perfect name, & yes, maybe she can travel with you in your car to bring shelling luck! ☺️

[@janetphillips8196]

Looks like you could of used a shell scooper. Looks like lots of shells in the tide line. Thanks for sharing Stay safe hun.....Janet.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I feel lucky that the storm only rained a lot AND I got to find some shell piles. It was a delightful morning on the beach - thank you for coming along with me!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Awesome shells and information, thanks Sharmon! till next week

[@dianepowell5804]

U did better than we did last Saturday at low tide.I think we are going to try Marco Island next time.And would luv to take a shell trip to Kice.Just can't find the shells at Sanibel.I don't know if the currants have changed.Happy to see u are finding some nice ones!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You just never know if these storms are going to kick up anything and even with the tide being high we did indeed find a nice variety. Don't feel bad though - summer time is really tough to find those shells!

[@tracyriordan7011]

I would have a shell attack! ( : I truly have never seen beaches with that many shells! Holy moly! ( : I love the disc docemia! ( : Ohhhhh, the red beard sponge is gorgeous! Shame it fades! ) : Wow, a gorgeous dark lightning whelk! ( : Holy moly!! A couple inches of shells! Another big lightning whelk! ( : I like the spotted slipper and lettered oliver! Nice! I adore scallops! ( : Apple murex...Jono from shellcade would come undone! Lol! ( : Ohhhh, I love the rough scallop in reddish orange! I love that! ( : Too bad about the alphabet cone! ) : Ohhh...I love the FL fighting conch! A big scallop too! I don't think pen shells are very pretty either. That smiling shell was hilarious! ( : Ooooh!! I would come unglued over all those scallops! My fav shells! ( : And another fav of mine. A lace murex! ( : Beautiful banded tulip too! ( : Wow. A beautiful FL fighting Conch! ( : Definitely an Apple Murex, Lightning Whelk, and Scallop Day! ( : The live cockle is sooo pretty! It looked like a large heart! ( : Ohhhh...a Calico Scallop in pink! I love it! What a beautiful shell! ( : I love the moon snail colors! ( : Awww...baby lightning Whelk and a Limpet! I love the Paul Newman Shark eyes! ( : Nice. A bigger Shark Eye Moon Snail! ( : Ohhh...I love Spiny Tool Box! ( : Ohhh. A beautiful Calico clam! ( : And a bright orange Horse Conch! ( : Cool, a Pear Whelk! ( : Wow. 2 more gorgeous calico scallops! I got a turkey wing my daughter collected for me from Anna Maria Island last month! I was sooo excited and knew what it was because of you, thank you very much! ( : Oooh, a jingle shell! Yayyyyyyy! ( : I love them too! ( : Wow. You really did get a fantastic variety of items! ( : Fantastic! ( : Oh good, I hoped you took the funny shell with the face on it! ( : Sooo cute! ( Thanks again for another great shelling adventure in sunny southwest Florida! My fav area! ( : Have a great week! ( : ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've decided to name that smily face shell "Shelly" 😅 It really was a fun day out there and we got lucky that the storm didn't destroy any homes or anything like that AND got to visit the beach to see what was left behind. Sometimes the storms don't help but I think we got lucky since there was such a nice variety of shells on the beach. If you thought this was a lot of shells, you have to see one of my Kice Island videos. That place is CRAZY AWESOME! Thank you so very much for coming to the beach with me!

[@kathytiseling5140]

Calico scallops are my favorite. They are so beautiful.

[@fernandapompa7118]

You should make a craft video like thing you can do with the shells and great video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Believe me I'd like to but I just never seem to be able to find the time! I did make 2 crafts, a shell mirror: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5eYhImjbdJopJo and a shell photo frame: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmq4eqmnobStna8 I have lots of ideas I just need to find the time! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sarahatten8271]

Awesome!! I'm glad you made it through the storm ok.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Us too! Thanks so much for watching!

[@maryannkom299]

Another lovely video. Thanks Sharmon.

[@spidercatcher62]

Thanks for the beach walk. I can't wait to be back on the island next month.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Safe travels and I hope you find a lot of souvenirs!

[@booksarebetter29]

Those shell piles are amazing! I have never been there, was just in Navarre. Didn't find many there! Love your videos

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those piles aren't there all the time but it sure is fun when they are! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jetsetgypsy2789]

I've walked that stretch of Sanibel more times than I can count. Love the shell with that cute face!

[@kellydean3890]

I’m new to SWFL and have been to Sanibel and Captiva. Where on Sanibel is this stretch of beach?

[@SWFBeachLife]

This stretch is west of the Lighthouse Beach and East of the Algiers parking area.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think "Shelly" might need to come along with me on future walks to bring me shell luck!

[@pamdennis1007]

Oh that face on that shell. It's so funny. Love it.

[@lunabrillante275]

I wish I was closer to the Beach!!!!

[@bonzibonnie]

I always look forward to your vids! This time when I went to find you....my notifications had been turned off. Wow, who does this????? Everyone should check, I was surprised. Thank you dear!!!!

[@queenmakesamess473]

Mine were too. I had to hit the bell again. And I watch all the time.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well that's scary! I'll be sure to mention to have that notification bell hit and maybe even check it to make sure you find my new video each week! Thank you!!!

[@debblair5761]

I so miss being down at sanibel! Beautiful shells as always especially th scallops

[@annjohnson543]

Love the cockle shells. I like to put my tiny shells in them for display. The juvenile FFCs you found are fantastic! I so miss the Gulf beaches, but will be back down in January.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I absolutely LOVE the way the tiny shells look in the cockles, which is why I've started collecting them. I didn't for years and then all of a sudden they really appeal to me. And the shells are going to REALLY start hiding soon, so you're much better off coming in January when they like to leave themselves on the beach for us!

[@jeanetteferree6118]

you should totally make that smiley shell your profile picture 😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

"Shelly" and I have a bunch of beach trips to make together! I hope she brings me good beachcombing luck!

[@babigrl38]

Great finds

[@mariejung73]

The smiling shell though😆😄

[@tabbykitty68]

Greeting from South Texas...wow! Never seen soo many shells!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hello South Texas! Yeah, our beaches down here in SWFL are pretty fantastic, and then once in a while a good storm will roll through and kind of help push things up on the beach. Doesn't happen with all of them so I'm feeling rather lucky I was able to get what I did. Thank you so much for watching!

[@robinmp8300]

Wonderful! Thanks Sharmon!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for coming to the beach with me!

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

Absolutely 💕 the 🐚's you find!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm pretty lucky to live where I do!

[@pathoward5721]

Yes you are!

[@aleciagrant4114]

I love watching your videos! Have a blessed week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@katherineburton8953]

My plan was to get there super early that day but dang my rental car had a flat tire…but got there a bit later and still brought home a ton…

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's awesome! The tide didn't seem to hurt/or help and I'm glad you got bunches of goodies!

[@basvanderwerff2725]

that hinged giant atlantis was awesome!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't know how a shell I've seen hundreds of times all of a sudden becomes more interesting. Go figure! I've starting holding onto the really nice ones I find. Thanks for watching Bas!

[@tammywood7514]

Great finds!!!

[@lisasaxon7828]

I would like someone to tell me why the beaches are so calm almost all of the time.? It makes it look more like a lake than ocean. Our Perth beaches are rarely ever like that, infact it’s hardly ever without waves and usually quite rough or small to medium surfing 🏄‍♀️ waves. You just couldn’t skin the waters edge and be able to see the bottom, it would be stirred up sand and the pull of the water can make you unsteady just standing knee or so deep. Oh btw, that lil pale pastel pink scallop with matching pastel pink barnacle was ever so sweet. Really a pretty lil one. Peeps out there explain the reasons for calm n rougher waters around the globe…thanks n luv to all the watchers and you Sharmon n Hubby… from , Lisa…Perth West Australia 💙🐚🙏🏻

[@SWFBeachLife]

Beach friend from down under! We live on the Gulf of Mexico, so it's not like living on the "ocean." The gulf waters are much more calm and we rarely get those big waves like Florida can get on the East Coast where the Atlantic is. The water is much more calm because we're protected from the ocean currents by the land masses surrounding us. On this particular day it was crazy calm - almost like a lake and not the gulf of mexico. I know I refer to it as the ocean, but technically it's not. Thank you for coming to the beach with me Lisa! ❤️

[@backwoodsbaby9729]

Can you do a video on how to shell for people who don't get to the beach often? It's one thing to be able to do it frequently but if you can do a vacationers guide to shelling maybe? Like what to look for and why you ignore some shells over others etc. When I was at Sanibel I ended up getting frustrated and just giving up. Because all I found were the bleached out white shells that made up most of those piles.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It can be overwhelming when there are so many shells and not knowing what the "good" ones are. I had the same experience when I started shelling, but I was interested in all the shells I found so I never got frustrated. I've given tips and tricks before but I'll try to keep in mind that there are all different types of shellers watching. Thank you!

[@annamann4544]

Cockles and scallops, you know how I love them!

[@lancebernardo203]

Very nice finds, I might try shelling after a storm too. Those Lightning Whelks are very beautiful I hope I find some here in philippines. But I don't think they live in the beaches here. Anyways thank you for another amazing vid. Looking forward to the next one.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I would LOVE to go shelling in the Philippines! And those lightning whelks really are beautiful shells and so special that they open on the left instead of the right. Thanks so much for watching!

[@elisamaurerbailey2787]

So beautiful! So jealous I live in Oregon so we don’t get anything like that here! My in laws are in Florida but the opposite side to where you are! What do you do with the shells? I am new to your channel?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome beach friend! I'm glad you found my channel too! As far as what I do with my shells, mostly I keep them in glass jars, vases and lanterns. I showed my collection in a past video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fcYZ2iZdigpqc Then, I put some shells to the side to sell and others to do projects with. I've managed to complete 2 projects thus far. A shell mirror: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5eYhImjbdJopJo And a shell photo frame: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmq4eqmnobStna8 I have lots of ideas I just need to find more time!

[@raydinacavazos3562]

I could almost smell the salty air. 🤗

[@pamelafox5882]

I was just kinda wondering where the birds are? I didn't think about it till you started beach time. Love watching you shelling, but hopefully someday in the near future, I'll be shelling at the same Beaches and will be able to say Hi in person ☺️⛱️🏖️🐚🦪🦀

[@SWFBeachLife]

It wasn't a post-storm buffet for the birds this time but all storms are different and at least there was a nice variety of goodies to choose from! And you'll get to know these beaches well. They're all a little different and they're all awesome!

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Fun shelling!

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

COLORFULL COLLECTION NICE! COSMIC MAGIC. IN THE EARLY A.M. WOW, SHELL SAND MAGNETS FULL OF GEMS. GATHERED READY FOR THE PICKIN.......WAITIN TO GO HOME, SAVED! FOR CERTAIN A HAPPY 😊 🐚🐚🐚🐚 ⛱ 😊🙏 YOU! 💋😘

[@SWFBeachLife]

I felt lucky there was some goodies out there to collect! You just never know what's going to be out there. Thank you for watching Lindalee!

[@jolautar3533]

Good advice about the stingray shuffle. Got nailed by one last September in North Carolina 😩

[@SWFBeachLife]

Doh! Well that must have been unpleasant. I got "spiked" by an urchin when I was in Jamaica and that was zero fun as well.

[@ghayes2135]

Enjoyed your Beach walk!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@StacysSoCalledLife]

I found out those barnacles are called acorn barnacles 😊 one day ill hopefully be able to move down there! Sanibel was a childhood vacation and my happy place

[@SWFBeachLife]

The barnacles are so weird! They actually "glue" their heads to something and build their little "volcanos" and then use their legs to filter feed. I hope you do get to move here one day - it's amazing living here!

[@StacysSoCalledLife]

@@SWFBeachLife lol yes they are very strange! They even attach themselves to sea turtles 🐢 which can be so sad to see they can literally take over their shells and heads! My dream if I can ever afford it would be to buy and rent out a condo or cottage on Sanibel when not in use by myself and than retire there… pipe dreams lol 😆

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@StacysSoCalledLife Lots and lots of people think like you and have vacation homes down here. Typically we get quite crowded in the winter when people are looking to escape the cold up North!

[@StacysSoCalledLife]

@@SWFBeachLife lol yeah my family was 1 of those ppl for sure in the 90s lol Sanibel and Captiva were not as well known back than! I live near Disney World and used to live in Vegas so im used to crazy tourists lol

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@StacysSoCalledLife I got married by Elvis in Vegas! It will always hold a special place in my heart. I always thought when we moved I would end up near Orlando (huge Disney fans) but the beach called us and we ended up down here in SWFL. My first trip to Sanibel was a bust, but I’ve since learned the ways of the beach 😀

[@IrishAnnie]

What beauties!! I love beachcombing.

[@jacruick]

What a haul ! What do you do with the perculums ?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Same as the other goodies. They sit in a glass jar or bowl somewhere. One of these days I'll find the perfect thing to make with all these treasures!

[@kimberlyjohnson763]

I loved your scallops! ~ Evelyn

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Evelyn! I hope you have a wonderful summer!

[@amybanks1582]

What a wonderful day, many great finds! Will you be snorkeling soon? ☀️☀️☀️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, I'm probably going to start putting the mask in my bag as I'm out there - just in case 😃

[@barbaragibson2324]

Love watching from my wheelchair in Idaho!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming to the beach with me all the way from Idaho!!! 🐚❤️

[@terese6660]

I enjoy watching your videos. The millions of small white shells-do they live on rocks in the ocean or are they on the ocean floor?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those creatures just live on the ocean floor. And there must be bunches of them because those arks and clam shells are almost always on the beach!

[@suelarivee385]

Another great beach day 👍🏻

[@dianestasiak7555]

Why are there so many more shells at Sanibel compared to say Lovers Key or Fort Meyers Beach?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Typically all the beaches are kind of the same as far as how many and what type of shells you can find. Sanibel is positioned a little more east-west than the other beaches, so it's a little bit better at catching the shells most of the time and since there was a storm I chose Sanibel to go visit. I have also gone to FMB after storms and it was pretty fantastic as well. It's a guessing game but on this day I think I chose wisely!

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

Is it ok to take home those sea shells in piles that have washed up on beach from storms?

[@elaineberger879]

As long as they do not have live critters.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, down here in Lee county you can take empty shells (no hermit crabs or living creatures) from the beach. I've seen people carrying around 5-gallon buckets! 😅