Hunting shells at low tide. Kayaking to an island to find sea shells and beach treasures.

Hunting shells at low tide, especially on Kice Island means shells and beach treasures. I even managed to find yet another bucket list shell. Kice never, ever disappoints!
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[@pennywebb867]

My favorite words in the whole wide world. Sharmon saying, "Let's go to the beach!"

[@crystalcloud6720]

I agree!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thekweenofbling3621]

I say it with her every time. Then I do a shoulder dance. Lol

[@abbyW]

I might just go a little shell crazy on a tour like that 😆 I absolutely love the Nutmeg and cannot wait to find one of my own! Another awesome video, thanks!

[@cazee100]

Kice never lets us down. You really are going to have to take a short break on Kice, stay overnight, couple days shelling. Brilliant. The golden olive is quite stunning. Lucky you. Stay safe x

[@SWFBeachLife]

There is actually a "shell camp" they have down there in the early Spring where you can camp out for a few days. It's quite pricey so I'll probably stick to my day trips ❤️

[@lesamonroe2355]

If I ever get my health any better I really want to go to Kice beautiful shells thanks for taking us

[@lauriewilliams3402]

Please tell me there is some high school team called the Florida Fighting Conchs!

[@SWFBeachLife]

If there's not there should be! 😅

[@katiehowell2890]

I love your videos so much! I went to stump pass on my vacation because of one of your videos (I’m from Ohio the drive was insane haha) and I found a few of my bucket list shells! My friends thought it was so crazy I could identify so many shells and kept asking me what each was named. One of the first times I’ve ever gone to the ocean I found a TRUE tulip that’s measured just over four inches! It was so cool learning what the shell was from watching your videos and it’s crazy to me how gorgeous and intact this thing is. Thanks for the cool videos! I can’t wait to go back and eventually go to kice

[@SWFBeachLife]

Stump Pass is where I found my big horse conch! And that true tulip you found sounds amazing! I've never found true tulip in one piece that big but I keep looking. I'm so glad you found so many great shells. I hope you do get to go to Kice one day. It's just as amazing as it looks!

[@pattyvincent-wagoner174]

Just gorgeous! I would get stuck in those shell piles. Thanks for this weeks treasure hunt❤️

[@vfndc]

Always thrilled when I get this notification. Thanks ever so much for going to the beach, and taking me along. Blessings! V.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

[@lolabaker8197]

Just got back from Sanibel today😢😢 I had SUCH an amazing time and I think bowman’s beach was my favorite. I found so many good tinies and a piece of a Junonia!!!!! And yes Sanibel definitely has the best scallops!!! My dad and I really wanted to find an alphabet cone but the best we found was a piece… happy shelling!!!!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so glad you had an amazing time while you were here and you found so many shells while you were here 😃

[@shannonnakamura9932]

As always I enjoyed your video so much! I look forward to Sundays! Can't wait to explore Kice one day. 🙂💕🐚

[@annamarie879]

I love your low cal Buttercup Lucine or Anodontia alba. I will now think of light color or washed our shells as diet shells and think of you! Hahaha! I so wish we had a larger selection of shells, diet or full calorie shells, here on the shores of Lake Erie. We do have some a good selection and amount of beach glass which many people collect. Some folks make beautiful jewelry out of them. I personally like to collect the beautiful Mother-of-Pearl looking pieces from the inside of the clam shells. Thank you once again for share your time on the island with us.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Someone sent me a photo of a piece of oyster with a pearl "glued" onto it. It was fascinating! I think the beach glass or even really smooth rocks would be neat to collect. It's the hunt that's so fun ☺️ Thank you so much for watching and I hope you find some full-calorie goodies soon!!

[@rubyrohrig9494]

What great shelling…thanks for taking me along🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@WonderfulWorld316]

What a lovely selection of treasures!

[@karynagibson05]

Thank you for my beautiful beach time! I love you. ❤ 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️ Hugs right back you from FL! 🌴🌊🐚

[@nancydalton4629]

I would not be able to pass up all of those fighting shells! They seemed like they were everywhere. I guess you do get tired of finding the same shells over and over again. That island is not much to look at but I sure would like to visit one day.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh I don't get tired of finding the same shells. There are so many interesting little differences between them and I think they're all fascinating. I hope you do get to visit Kice one day ☺️

[@lauram5195]

One of these days I’m gonna get to Kice. I love all the finds and I can’t tell the difference between any of the cantheres or drills. 😂Love the golden olive! So pretty! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I can barely tell the difference in some of those small drills but I figure the more I pick them up, the better I'll get at identifying them. Thanks for coming to the beach with me!

[@jamie6580]

Thank you for the trip to Kice! As usual, it was a lovely time. You’re such a sweetheart to identify the shells, and I’ve learned quite a bit from you. I just ordered a Junonia necklace that I got last week from SWF Shell Guide’s store. It’s beautiful!we look forward to next week’s adventure.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm learning more about these shells all the time and I'm happy to share what I'm learning along the way. Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

[@jamie6580]

@@SWFBeachLife - I try my best to make it every week!

[@tanyahouston5635]

Super collection! The golden olive is lovely!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!

[@jennifergum5217]

Omg she missed a Florida fighting konch

[@SWFBeachLife]

😂

[@patifagan6774]

Just love your videos, takes me to my happy place before I have to go back to reality.keep up the fantastic work

[@annamann4544]

-cockles have SPOTS??? -that pink/purple scallop! -I cant believe its not butter lucine I love these videos so much!

[@juliamaul7334]

I can name most of the shells as you pick them. You can tell I’ve learned from you😊 Wonderful trip!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love this! I'm glad you're learning your shells with me!

[@crystalcloud6720]

HELLO MY FRIEND SHARMON!!! Quick question for you. Can you give the name of the Books/reference material you use or have used to identify all these shells and critters and where do we get them? Thank You. Much love and respect.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hello beach friend! Ok, the one book I constantly use is Florida's Living Beaches. It's a fantastic resource and you can find it on Amazon: amzn.to/3aqkmO0 The second book I've found to be very helpful is Trish Hartmann's book, Bivalve Seashells of Florida: amzn.to/3G8ngWo also available on Amazon. I hope these help you as much as they've helped me!

[@crystalcloud6720]

@@SWFBeachLife SHARMON Thank You soooo much. I'll go order them now. I wanna learn all my shells before I get me ved down there, or most. So I know what I'm looking for. Like I said before. It'll probably be a couple/few more years. That'll give me a lil time to learn some, most, all. Lol! Much Thanks, much thanks my most excellent Beach Buddy. YOU ROCK! Seriously, be careful out there, and stay safe.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@crystalcloud6720 ❤️

[@hollybess2811]

Like I always say, thank you for the beach time I look forward to it! Thank you once again for taking us along with you. Otherwise I wouldn't get to see a beach for years!!😃

[@wendymann7270]

WOW….. those florida horse cinch’s are beautiful! And you found so many! I am drooling over here! love your videos

[@Jean2235177]

Thanks for letting us scan and virtually shell in the piles. You got some great finds👍🏻

[@SWFBeachLife]

Kice never disappoints! Thanks for coming to the beach with me!

[@carolmusso7767]

Thank you for this terrific trip to Kice! Lots of beautiful shells there! ❤️🐚

[@pennyskelly8657]

Thank you for another lovely beach walk on kick nice find with the golden olive see you next week

[@ArmellaHCohen]

Thank you for explaining the names of these shells.

[@mariemorgan7759]

I am glad you put the tide washed critters back in the water to give them a second chance! Really pretty Beach, first time I have heard of it!💕🙏

[@SWFBeachLife]

Kice will always hold a special place in my heart. It's such a fantastic little island to visit 🐚

[@jdm9786]

My family and I just came back from Marco Island. This was our second year going there and it had become our favorite place to go on vacation. My brother, sister in law and I just love to shell. We have turned it into a friendly competition. We booked Hemingway Water Shuttle, one that was recommended by you, and they are absolutely amazing. Very friendly family. We also did kayaking to Kice and it was our first time kayaking, it wasn’t the easiest but boy were we glad we did it. We found so many Murex it was crazy! Just want to let you know that we appreciate and enjoy your videos. We watch them as a family when I visit them at their home. Your voice sounds lovely as well =)

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so happy you have been able to experience some of the trips I've gone on. It really is incredible to call this place my home! Isn't it wild when you show up at a beach and you'll find so many of one particular shell? I've learned you never know what that's going to happen so enjoy it when you can! Thanks for letting me know you enjoy watching my content. I hope your next trip to Marco is even better than the last one!

[@shellstories]

That golden olive was awesome! And all those gaudy's were 10/10. The mystery white shell does look a lot like a Sanibel Turrid, but it seems slightly weird to me. Then again, I can't think of anything else it could be, so I guess it's just an awesome white (albino?) color form. That light FFC I think could be considered an albino, but I guess it just depends what you classify albino as. Great walk as always :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm still hunting for that albino olive too. I love seeing the "weirdo" shells since there are so many of the "normal" ones ☺️ After seeing your last video I want to go to the Carolina's to see what I can find!

[@carmenshanks2705]

Thank you for the Beach Scene and shells.

[@lindaleehulsey3167]

AMAZING TWINNING OLIVES......GOLDEN & LETTERED EVEN SHORT STUBBIES..... ❤💙💜💖💗 TINIES OVERWHELMING OCEAN DUMPS SO MANY SHELLS THERE PURE ENVIRONMENT NOT DISTURBED TROPHY 🏆FINDS GATHERING TREASURES NARRATION 🏆 👍 KNOWLEDGE 💋😘

[@SWFBeachLife]

I know I had just found a golden olive not too long ago, but it's still always exciting to find those rare shells. Not to mention all the other treasures that were there. Thank you so much for coming to this island with me!

[@williamthomson638]

I enjoy the colorful scallops .

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

* By the Apple M. there was a Lacy Murex and an Olive very close.. ~ ~ Even side by Side I could NOT tell the Horse Conch from the other 2.. How do you know SPECIFICALLY??? ~ ~ Do you really Not See shells next to the ones you pick up?? (Lace Murex w/Spiny Jewel Box, & Drills??) Things you could pick up in same effort.. I Cry..

[@SWFBeachLife]

The more "common" shells I've picked up so many times I just know what they are. But there are LOTS that I am still learning about. And I do see the other shells but when I'm out there I just pick up what is interesting to me at the time. Sometimes I'll be editing the video and I wonder why I didn't show certain shells too. I try to show you as many as I can and continue to share a new video every week 😃

[@mollygirl2071]

Such beachy goodness! So many beautiful shells! I love the gaudies!! I have yet to find one and I’m so jealous of the amount you found! Thanks for taking us!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's kind of crazy how many gaudy's I find when I go to Kice. I guess those snails like that island as much as I do! 😅

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, As always, Kice never disappoint. What a gorgeous shells! I really love the tiny ones. And that Golden Olive! Yay! Another one for the collection. What a bummer that that white FFC wasn't an albino. But it's still stunning 😍. Are you at any time trying to go snorkeling again? Or is that impossible? As always, thank you so much for taking us with you on your beach walks! It's so highly appreciated! I'm enjoying every second of it, while laying cozy under my Florida beach duvet. Have a fantastic week! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hello beach-duvet, Netherlands Beach Friend (that was a mouthful!) Kice is always so good to me. It's so much work getting out there, but it's so worth it! And I actually wanted to give snorkeling a try earlier this week but the water was too cloudy so I walked and scooped instead. I have my mask on the ready and I do hope to try snorkeling - I just have to find the right conditions. And it's getting rainy here in the evening/afternoons so that's making trying to hit low tide a bit more tricky too ☺️ I hope everything is good by you and all the news you've been getting has been positive ❤️❤️❤️

[@rachellerymek5529]

Kice is somewhere I need to visit in 25 days

[@emmaharris1445]

Hi👋👋 I was wondering if you have ever considered posting a video of your collection: how you organise, store, display, etc. Also, I'd be interested to know what literature you consult for classification. I have many reference books, but also consult the net. Have you ever been shelling anywhere other than Florida? What's your best non-shell find? I found a silver ring by Tous the day after I got married in November 2016. I gave it to my mother-in-law. Do you ever find any shells that are "castaways" from different areas? I'm so sorry for so many questions, I'm just curious about your shelling. Great you rope in your husband. I used to go quite often, but I had a baby last October, so am just clasifying shells from years before. One last question: do you collect shells from outside the Florida area? Personally, I wouldn't be able to avoid the Pinnas! All the best, Emma 🤗

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hi Emma! As far as my collection I did show it in a past video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5fcYZ2iZdigpqc I also 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 not gone shelling anywhere other than Florida. I've been to plenty NJ beaches but never found anything! My best non-shell find was seeing a loggerhead turtle mama laying her eggs on Sanibel. And yes, I have found "wedding shells" which are shells that aren't from this area. I didn't know any better when I found my first one but I've learned ☺️ I am always suspect about where shells come from so I have not purchased any shells for my collection as of yet. I have done a bunch of shell exchanges and I've been gifted some shells but if I don't know that they were collected ethically, I don't purchase them. I enjoy those cute little snail critters as much as I do their shells!

[@timeoutwithtina2690]

Hi! Love your videos! I have a couple of questions that i hope you will see and respond too♥️. #1 Where do you launch to kayak to kice, and how long does it take to get out there by kayak? #2 can you recommend a public launch that would offer the shortest paddle distance to kice island? Thank you for the great videos...happy shelling!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Caxambus Marina was the marina I would launch from in Marco Island. It was destroyed by Hurricane Ian, but news on the street is you can launch from there again. It's about a 30 minute paddle from the marina over to Kice.

[@TylerVigeant]

Every time you said "little horse conch" I jokingly corrected you to my wife: "pony conch." 😆

[@SWFBeachLife]

LOL! I should just star calling them pony conchs.

[@amyc-puppymom1348]

I would love to have some input from you and your viewers regarding shelling opportunities in the Virginia beach area (if any!!) I am going in August-- but my life bucket list trip is to join you in Florida, but my first stop is, Virginia! Thanks to all for suggestions. Oh, and I will need to get good shoes for sand and water any suggestions?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I got nothing for you for VA, but hopefully someone else will. Shoot, I'd have a hard time telling you about any other beaches than the ones I visit down here in SWFL. Now as far as the shoes, the ones I use aren't perfect, but they do the job: amzn.to/3wIwanv I take the liner out and I'm good to go! Sand will still get in the shoes, however they are comfortable enough (I walk for miles in them) and they will protect your feet.

[@breadman1148]

Love the channel ….. thinking of trying Marco island and kice for a shelling adventure while on vacation next month ……on your recent visit to kice how was the NO SEE UMS? And what do you use the help against them ?

[@SWFBeachLife]

The no seem ums are only really miserable if there is little to no wind and for the most part I've been really lucky with the bugs. There is a spray I have that kind of seems to work (when I remember to use it!) but it's currently unavailable on Amazon. Perhaps you can find it at another retailer: www.amazon.com/no-no-see-um-natural-insect-repellent/dp/b00co6sf78

[@kathyjund7212]

Fabulous finds.. do strange not in the eater.. but glad you weren't stuck in muck.. love the gaudy nautica and nutmegs. But all was awesome!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sometimes you have to get in that muck to find the goodies over on Kice but it always seems worth it!

[@guadalupeknippen528]

Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of shelling. I love your videos.🌻🐕🇺🇸

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much for choosing to visit the beach with me!

[@shirleywilhelm1495]

I don't live near or visit the beaches. So I purchased crushed oyster shells, for plants to get calcium. That's why I inquired about all the shells on the beach. I now know not to take home live ones. Only did when I was a young kid.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think most people just don't know about the sea snails and that live creatures actually make them. I knew I didn't really think about it until I started visiting the beach on a regular basis. There is so much to learn!

[@mrsthacker4238]

I love the baby shells. They are so cute!!

[@lisacenturelli3239]

So you actually did slow down, bend down, and find some amazing little tinies and other special shells? Some day we may even see you turn over a few shells?? LOL - those shells better be up on top waiting for you!! Kice is definitely one of the best spots I have seen in any of the videos - thank you for sharing! {{shell hugs}}

[@SWFBeachLife]

Kice is definitely on the top of my list of favorite beaches to visit. I wish it was easier to get to, but it certainly keeps the "traffic" down! Thank you so much for coming along my beach adventures with me!

[@jananderson876]

Love the tiny shells, so much color!

[@annjohnson543]

I have a huge Atlantic cockle intact, and would love to give it to a friend. What kind of glue should I use to keep it together? That colony of worm shells is awesome! Never seen one that big. Very impressive. Do you ever take any of the driftwood there or is that not allowed? Thanks for a wonderful shelling trip.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've used E6000 on all my sea shell projects and it definitely works great on shells. I'd maybe give that a try. And that worm colony was the first one I've ever seen too! I've read about them, but never got to see one. I'm not sure what the regulations are in removing wood from beaches - I assume if it's come loose naturally you're not harming anything by taking it but I don't know what impact actually cutting any of the dead wood off the trees would do.

[@Deebelle10]

Wow…talk about an awesome shell day! You could have sat in one spot and picked up hundreds of shell! Saw a tiny cone and I was screaming in my head, “Go back!” lol

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh I see some shells in the video when I'm editing and I'm hoping I either grabbed that shell or I wonder why I didn't show it in the video, so it happens to me too! Kice is one of those places that there are so many shells to choose from!

[@l0z586]

I’m visiting Florida in winter. Any recommendations for which beach to visit?😅

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you're coming to SW Florida because not all beaches were created equally!

[@roxiegs348]

Love you. Your videos bring me so much peace and honestly, a little jealousy. Haha.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Aww - well thank you. I'm pretty darn lucky to live where I do!

[@veronicavalentin9929]

Wanted to ask you what book would you recommend that I study to become more knowledgeable and familiar with sea shells I love sea shells!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

This book is like my sea shell bible: amzn.to/3aqkmO0 It's a fantastic resource for all things related to Florida beaches!

[@brcwhr]

Hi Love your show. I watched the video of your interview a while back, and you mentioned that you sell your shells on the internet. Are you on Ebay?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I tried eBay and it was just so time intensive I just sell the shells over email. Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can give you the details.

[@thekweenofbling3621]

What does SWF Stand for? Is it South West Florida???

[@SWFBeachLife]

It sure does! S = South W = West F = Florida. I could have done the whole SWFL thing like most people do, but I was new here and liked SWF better 🤣

[@Lovesoapy]

I’m so jealous of your beautiful lace murex !!! I have never been so lucky as to find one 🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you do one day! 🤞🏻

[@aleciagrant4114]

Thank you for the lovely video of KICE Island. My Husband and I spent the day at Bowmans Beach on Sanibel Island. I found my first Beach glass today! Green and amber in color. Until next time...take care 🙂

[@SWFBeachLife]

Lucky you! I have only found a handful of actual sea glass so far. It's not easy to come by over here on the West Coast. I hope you enjoyed your time on Sanibel!

[@LethalSaliva]

Glass can actually be beneficial to sea critters. The salt water dissolves the glass and releases minerals that are essential for the microscopic life in the sand, which helps feed other creatures higher up in the food chain.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@LethalSaliva I didn’t know that. Fascinating!

[@LethalSaliva]

@@SWFBeachLife Glass Beach in California is full of life thanks to the glass that's been dumped there for decades. You can't collect any, though; it's against the law. However, I've gone to San Juan Island almost every year since 1996. In the past 7 years, I've been bringing broken glass & pottery with me, washed and ready for the ocean to do its work. That way one day, some lucky person will find a lovely piece of polished treasure for them to take home. The owners of the cabin we stay at brings marbles for the same reason. Now that I know how beneficial glass is to ocean life, it's a double win.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@LethalSaliva Is that beach at Fort Bragg? I've read about it! What a fascinating place it must be to visit!

[@kimberlyjohnson763]

I just love your videos thank you for sharing your videos with everyone 😁~Evelyn

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome Evelyn! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave me such lovely comments! ☺️

[@sallya.2412]

The ribbed cantharis and horse conch shell looks very similar. I think I would have a hard time telling them apart. You have a good eye for spotting the tiniest shells there. Lots of good shell finds going through the piles.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm not great at identifying the really tiny shells but I figure I'll start learning the more I find them and pick them up. It's definitely not the same as looking at pictures in a book!

[@buckeyethor]

Half the calories. 😂😂

[@katrinkascherman4062]

Have you ever considered collecting a box of shells for fans to purchase. I live in Montana and am totally wishing for the worm critter creations and prices of different worm snails and reef bits. I make pine needles baskets from our ponderosa pines here and would love to put some of those things into my baskets. I like the shells for sure we do t have any here lol but I really am intrigued by the unique shaped non traditional shell things too

[@SWFBeachLife]

I went through quite a process trying to figure out how to sell shells. I tried eBay (eh), I set up a store on my website (way too time intensive) so now I do sell shells, but I just do each order custom through email. I'd be happy to give you more details! Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I will give you the info.

[@bobbienielsen6860]

I am loving your micro shells. I'm going to be in port richey next weekend and I'm itching to get out there.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you find lots of goodies while you're there!

[@debbieverret4033]

Hi, new subscriber here. Enjoy the education about seashells and the animals that make those beaches their habitat. Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome aboard! I am loving living here in Florida and sharing all the incredible places to explore. Thanks so much for watching!

[@ericsummers2021]

Another great video. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to have to o to Kice. Are there shelling tours that go to Kice?

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are quite a few. If you like the kayaking experience, I would recommend SWFL Shell Guide (www.swflshellguide.com). If you would prefer to just take a boat there, I would reach out to Reel Kind (www.reelkind.com). Each tour will take you to where the good stuff is!

[@carrieeasley3995]

Very nice haul, as usual! I saw several that looked like you passed up. But you may have picked them up off camera.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Or I could have missed them. It happens, but I like to think that someone else gets to find the shells I miss 😃

[@dawnolson818]

I love watching you. What is the best reference book to get? Thanks for your help!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

If you are only getting one, it's Florida's Living Beaches:amzn.to/3aqkmO0 It's a FANTASTIC resource for all things beach here in Florida. Another book that's been helpful is this one: amzn.to/3G8ngWo I find the books that concentrate on the shells in a particular area are more helpful than random books on shells. I hope these help!

[@kathymarine1164]

I would have been the greedy sort and tried to bring back pounds and pounds...lol but you are teaching me too be selective

[@SWFBeachLife]

If that were my first trip there I might have done the same thing! 😃

[@donnarichards1908]

I love tiny shells!!! They are so small but most look exactly like the big ones. (Just mini’s) lol

[@SWFBeachLife]

They are so cute! I just wish I could identify them better! Practice makes perfect so I'll keep on searching. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dalegruder2363]

Thanks again. What a haul. Omg!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

I'll take a dozen low-fat lucines thank you very much! LOL

[@SWFBeachLife]

LOL! Hope you have a great week!

[@rebelheartmermaid]

You should weigh the fighting conchs and see what you've carried for the year🤣

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am going to weight my shell bag the next time it's silly heavy just to see how much I drag around! Great idea! 🙏🏼

[@debnordman1640]

I agree; please be careful not to impale yourself on all of those dangerous sharp branches at Kice!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've hit my head a few times but luckily no real injuries to report!

[@janetpullen5210]

Thank you Sharmon for a great and all the beautiful shells. Oh to be there but at least I can watch u..you are always fun to make our day

[@SWFBeachLife]

I know it's not the same as being there, but I'm glad I can at least virtually show you these locations and all the beach treasures that can be found. I appreciate you choosing to spend your time with me at the beach!

[@aimeelawler636]

do you or know of any one who would collect and sell the shells.i would pay for your trouble and shipping

[@SWFBeachLife]

I sell the shells I collect! Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I can give you the details!

[@monabale8263]

have you & hubbie ever been able to camp on one of these many beaches? shelling overload to nerd out on. 🤪

[@SWFBeachLife]

We have not but there is an island that I'd like to camp out on one of these days!

[@christinewilkinson3772]

I think the white fighting conch looks like an albino. It’s too smooth to just be bleached.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think it's probably a very light colored and then bleached shell but I'm going to hold onto it. It will be neat to compare when I finally find that albino FFC I'm looking for!

[@anyaspackman2091]

I like how you always pick up a giant Atlantic Cockle to hold all the tinies ☺️🏝

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those cockles make fantastic bowls for the tinies!

[@lynnsteinbeck4254]

Wait all week for your video enjoy seeing all your little finds have a great week

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! You too!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Sharmon, that was another wonderful trip to Kice Island. So many beautiful shells today.

[@jacruick]

Wow wow wow….. what a haul ! !

[@joannemcknight6227]

I really look forward to Sunday so I can watch your video! Great finds today. Thank you for sharing!

[@lunabrillante275]

Ali es the best!!! I love her tour and all the little details that she put into her tours!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

She really is! I'm so glad I met her!

[@saraclark4944]

Let’s go to the Beach!

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Great shelling!

[@gingermackeen5741]

Oh boy! Back at Kice!😁 Very beautiful apple murex with the lacy edges! Those purple CS's just slay me! I would go nuts at Kice! All those beautiful mini's! Love the "half the calories" BL!😁 Wow! I've never seen a huge worm colony that huge! And another TT for you! And another golden! I wouldn't mind the muck at all to look at all the variety of stuff. Gotta get down there! Thanks, Sharmon! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's not easy to get out there, but boy it is worth it! It's so hard to make it very far as I walk so slow trying to check out as many little pockets as I can. One of these days I'm going to spend the whole day there! xoxoxo

[@gingermackeen5741]

@@SWFBeachLife Well that's the day I want to come! xxoo

[@verdagarner5112]

Hello beach lady

[@ajgebicki]

I love to go to SWF but another cool beach is the Fort Pickens area by destin, although destin is crowded it is the completely different for Fort Pickens. Now you won’t find as many keepers as you will at SWF, but you will find some shark eyes (live ones too), lots of calico scallops, Venus shells, and I’ve found 2 woodcock murex’s their too. I know it’s a far drive from SWF but it’s nice having the beach too yourself (with fishermen) Btw what is the best time in the morning to get to kice island? And is ok to kayak to kice around spring time?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Good to know about Fort Pickens! I do intend on doing more traveling one day - but for now I'm working and trying to put out a new video every week so it's a little tough in the scheduling department. The marina you need to use to launch from opens at 7am, so you can only get out there after parking and launching and paddling out there. I'd say if you're really quick about it all it would take maybe 45 minutes to get out there. And Spring is a fantastic time to visit Kice!

[@ajgebicki]

@@SWFBeachLife Thanks for that info

[@yomama8873]

Wonderful trip 🙀🙀🙀🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@SWFBeachLife]

💜💜💜

[@christinewilkinson3772]

How can you not just bring six 5 gallon buckets and rake up the honey holes? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’d bring a tractor!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The whole kayaking to the island kind of keeps the collecting down to what I can carry 😂 One day when I win the lottery I can have a helicopter pick me and my wheel barrel up!

[@amybanks1582]

Christine, I thought the same thing about the honey hole, I got so excited, shifting around and sitting up in my seat!! 🤣💖🐚

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

Gorgeous haul! I love the tulips and olives...shiny and all the pretty patterns and colors.

[@GM-kv7vz]

Vorrei potermi teletrasportare li, che tranquillità e che belle conchiglie.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Vorrei poterti teletrasportare anche qui! Tutti dovrebbero vivere queste spiagge, anche se è stata solo una volta.

[@thepianoaligator]

Hello! I am going to the Ten Thousand Islands and are wondering how you get to Kice island? Thanks.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well you're going to need a boat. I myself have a kayak, but I also have been there with SWFL Shell Guide www.swflshellguide.com. She has kayaks and will take you to where she thinks the shells will be. If kayaking isn't your thing, you can also book a tour with Reek Kind: www.reelkind.com

[@thepianoaligator]

Ok! Will definitely be considering these thanks!

[@wilfredomanzano8380]

That’s so cool that you found a bucket list shell.hope you can find all of your bucket list shells

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I do too!

[@wilfredomanzano8380]

Your welcome 😁

[@MuhammadSaleem-o8o]

Beautiful work🇵🇰👍

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks a lot!

[@janetpullen5210]

I always look forward to your videos

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming to the beach with me Janet!

[@trinettebrewer4838]

Can't wait until you find a Junonia. ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Me too!!

[@Chellees]

Absolutely Enjoyed todays video!! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!!❤️😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming along with me!

[@carolmathis6084]

What pretty shells you found on Kice. The cockle bowl of tinies is precious. Nowadays I'm recognizing many shells, thanks to you! Best regards, c

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for coming to the beach with me!