Successful Florida Shelling at low tide!

[@nancydalton4629]

You are killing me!!! All those beautiful lighting whelks!!! It is a sign.

[@shellstories]

I couldn't believe it either!! Just goes to show that even an unsuspecting day can turn out amazing. Thanks so much for watching!

[@heinrichheine6137]

Amazing beautiful shells!

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Your very brave being by yourself on the beach at 3.00am. You found some awesome shells!!!

[@shellstories]

Thank you! I find it oddly relaxing, being the only one out there, and it doesn't get too cold for south Florida either. Thanks for watching!

[@victoriaolsen5726]

Really enjoy your videos especially because there is no talking. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one trotting around beach at 3 a.m. unfortunately I've only found very large live whelks on Sanibel ☹️ you and I have crossed paths by a week or two and you got the storms/winds that we missed. Happy hunting!

[@stephanieanne4340]

Absolutely love your videos. Its like I'm shelling myself, being able to listen to the natural sounds of the beach! It's so nice to watch and listen to without talking. Great finds! Please keep making videos 😊🐚

[@shellstories]

Thank you so much for the support! More is on the way, and if all goes well I'll be doing a ton of new videos from a brand new location. Can't wait to share!

[@shelabrehio1050]

I just found you and I love everything about your technique. Just beautiful shells and ocean sound! Thank you!

[@shellstories]

Thank you so much, it really means a lot :)

[@andouille9950]

I enjoy your videos. They are calming and relaxing..

[@shellstories]

Thank you so much. Glad to hear :)

[@kathyjund7212]

Oh my gosh! We've missed you and what a return! So jealous of all the fabulous treasure you found!!! Thank you for sharing it with us...Sharmon would have loved an adventure like this!!

[@maryannkom299]

You had a really good night, and it was very relaxing hearing all the waves as I was trying to fall asleep myself.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Nice finds! I'm beginning to think the lightning whelks are just as common as the FFCs! That orange true tulip was stunning! Nice walk today!

[@shellstories]

Thank you! Yeah, they seem quite common its just the full size ones ones are so much harder to find than full size FFCs. Thanks for watching!

[@pennywebb867]

Wow! So many spectacular shells. Congrats! And TFS.

[@shellstories]

This shell day exceeded my expectations by all means! Sometimes getting up real early really pays off even when you don't expect it!

[@nancycross2228]

Nice pieces ! I love Sanibel..just not yet comfortable with night shelling. Need a Shelling buddy for night shelling. I'm looking forward to that first outing !!

[@bmiller7017]

I'd go with you. Maybe someday we could shell together. It is more fun to share our finds.

[@nancycross2228]

@@bmiller7017 Game on !! Will stay in touch !!

[@dianesalvato8421]

I’d be happy to join in night shelling.

[@bmiller7017]

@@nancycross2228 I haven’t shelled the panhandle yet. I’m open to shelling there too. Is night shelling a thing there or just Sanibel area?

[@nancycross2228]

@@bmiller7017 I'm thinking Sanibel..

[@lauram5195]

So many great finds!! Those huge lightening welks, the tulips and that cone with it’s coloring was amazing. Night shelling looks so fun. It looks like it would be chilly. I’m a South Florida girl. Brrrr. 🤣 Thanks for sharing! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

[@shellstories]

Thank you! Even in winter in Sanibel it generally is not too bad. I've had it drop to low 40s (maybe high 30s?) one time but got some great shells. Thanks for watching!

[@angelacarl0814]

Awesome shelling!!

[@shellstories]

Thank you!

[@gingerelver70]

Nice cone shells!

[@mitzimorris4746]

That was awesome what great finds thanks so much for the fun and exciting walk

[@shellstories]

Thanks for coming along!

[@dianesalvato8421]

You were surely rewarded for being up in the middle of the night! Love the huge whelk, tulips and cones.

[@shellstories]

Thank you!

[@youniverse6841]

Wow, 3am! I tried going at 4am and it was too dark for me so you're brave! I love all the shells you found and stay safe! Also your videos are getting better! Just give us a bit more time to look at what you found please! 🙂

[@shellstories]

Thanks for your comment & the feedback. I'm not a fan of how some of my clips end up, and am actively working on it. I'm not in Florida right now, but I appreciate your comment :)

[@bmiller7017]

Nice finds! Those whelks... I haven't found so many at one time. Love it!!!

[@shellstories]

Even though they're pretty common, it still is surprisingly hard to find so many in good condition. Thanks for watching!

[@TouyaYuki]

The banded tulip's you were finding are huge! 👍

[@shellstories]

They were definitely a nice surprise to see!

[@lindastowars7346]

wow - you had a great night

[@shellstories]

It really was awesome. Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@debrakitson292]

Wow, nice shells! I’m a little nervous also to go night shelling. Thank you for a great video!

[@shellstories]

Thank you! In my experience it's really not that bad considering the beach is such a peaceful location. Thanks for coming along!

[@Rawnak-adhee]

Wow! Awesome whelks. Love all those shells

[@shellstories]

Thanks! Yeah it was a great day for the whelks.

[@lynnscott8286]

Very nice

[@kellykeating8523]

Awesome finds!

[@shellstories]

Thank you! :)

[@MrsFazz68]

Great finds 👍🏻👍🏻

[@shellstories]

It was definitely a great day!

[@BeachGirlStudio]

Those were some awesome finds …congrats

[@shellstories]

Thank you!

[@KarenUntz]

Very nice finds!

[@shellstories]

Thank you!

[@debzastbury1651]

Love your videos. I am going to Sanibel in February. Where would be the best place for me to park so I can go nighttime shelling. Thank you in advance.

[@shellstories]

I would recommend you have someone drop you off at any public beach access. That way you don't have to pay, and many parking areas are closed at night. Thanks for watching! :)

[@debzastbury1651]

@@shellstories Thank you. I am going to hire a bike. I don’t know anyone in Sanibel.

[@shellstories]

@@debzastbury1651 Oh yeah, bike is a great idea. Free parking wherever you go. The bicycle paths on Sanibel are really nice :)

[@debzastbury1651]

@@shellstories Stay safe over the next days. Will look forward to seeing you back on the Beach in your next videos.🐚😊

[@robinmp3841]

Niiiiiice!

[@maryc7830]

Wow! You found some really nice shells. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. 🦃🍁

[@shellstories]

Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of shells for such a calm day!

[@skyemontgomery7971]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for best flashlight/headlamp?

[@evileye3645]

what do you do with all these shells?

[@chrystalthorson3442]

Wow! What great shelling!! Would love to go out at night, but I’m too chicken by myself!

[@shellstories]

Thank you! Once you get used to it it's not that bad. Thanks for coming along! :)

[@marlenephillips5509]

What do you do with the ones you keep,they’re all so beautiful

[@shellstories]

I have made a video on this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWGzpKZroJVjiMk It is a little old by now but that is mainly how I store my shells! Thanks for watching!

[@kathleenjensen4848]

Wow

[@cathyjillard4927]

awesome finds on this beach walk. Do you ever feel nervous being out in the dark at that hour?

[@shellstories]

Thank you! No, it doesn't bother me at all. I find it very calm and relaxing being the only one out there, and if you have a good light you can see plenty well. It could take time getting used to but I think it is always worth the early rise. Thanks for coming along! :)

[@ليلىليلى-ت5س1ذ]

Beutifull🥰🤩👍🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚

[@cooperbennett3043]

Just yesterday I found a huge live pear whelk maybe a mile or 2 west of the lighthouse

[@shellstories]

Thats great! They seem to be more bay habitat specialists - hence why we don't see them on gulf facing beaches as often. That stretch of beach is the best for shelling! Thanks for watching!

[@ronicohen2956]

What beach were you at?

[@bmiller7017]

1-2 miles West of lighthouse on Sanibel (per intro).

[@shellstories]

Yup, no specific beach park. I just went to the beach were I was staying at.

[@teojas91572]

Do you sale seashells

[@shellstories]

Sorry, I do not sell seashells at the moment.

[@lindaweges8624]

Its tricky in the dark.

[@shellstories]

Filming and seeing anything can definitely be!