Shelling on Sanibel Island. Lighthouse Beach had so many jellyfish!

[@debbieosredkernelson13]

Well, on this day, Lighthouse beach was no Kice Island... but, you never know what might turn up next time! Still, a few goodies were had and it was a beautiful beach walk!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That about sums it up. It was no Kice, but still a nice day to be out on the beach.

[@donnaheard4185]

Any day at the beach is a good day at the beach! 😃 Thanks for taking us along Sharmon! Have a great week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

No such thing as a bad day at the beach! 🐬🌴🌊🐚 I hope you have a wonderful week too!

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Another great beachy day 😊 And, I love those little hermit crabs - such attitude! Gorgeous sea gems; Many Thanks, Sharmon.

[@helensmith2839]

That hermit crab was making me chuckle as if he was telling you off.🦀

[@SWFBeachLife]

That critter was quite annoyed with me! 😅

[@richardgeary6432]

Really enjoyed the underwater shots of the live shells! you continue to amaze. You have the best shelling videos, hands down! Thank you

[@elaineberger879]

I agree

[@pennywebb867]

Absolutely!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I I thought those jellyfish were beautiful 🤗

[@rivchick]

I am enjoying learning all about the names of all these shells

[@pennywebb867]

I am from the Eastern Shore of Maryland so I grew up swimming with sea nettles in the Bay (Chesapeake Bay, that is). Any dock/beach/landing worth its salt kept jugs of ammonia where we were swimming so if we got stung we could wash the area. The worst thing you could do, after being stung, was wipe water off your face with your hands as you exited! Wowee, that did some lasting damage. You always make even low-haul trips so interesting; your love of the beach always come through. I am so very pleased you are gaining recognition for the quality videos you put together. Can't wait for the zoom call on the 27th! ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was so surprised to learn those sea nettles were found most abundantly in the Chesapeake Bay of all places. I did not know that and I had never seen one until this trip. I would NOT want to get stung by one of those. I was stung my an urchin once and that venom is no joke! Thank you so much for coming along on my beach walk and I'll see you on Thursday!

[@artiejohnson703]

What a beautiful day on the beach. With a few treasures and sunshine. When my kids were little we loved the thunder and lightning storms that would roll through. The power would sometimes go out, we would sit in the living room (both kids on my lap) and giggle and laugh. The kids would always say, that was a big one. Until the next one came around. My kids are grown, but now I get to enjoy the thunder and lightning storms with my grandkids and they love them just as much. ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

What awesome memories! I used to bring my kids into our covered porch to sit and watch lightning storms. My younger daughter was yelling at me to come outside a few days ago to see a double rainbow. Here's to making more of those wonderful memories!

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi my beach friend, I'm sorry that you didn't find that much on Sanibel Island. I really hoped you would find a wentletrap or another amazing shells from your bucket list! But the shells you have found were gorgeous! Really loved the under water video's. They were so cool! That strange critter in that apple murex looks like a juvenile Hermit Crab, sitting upside down. (Thank you Google 😁) Wishing you a wonderful week with lots of sunshine, beautiful beach finds and lots of happiness! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hope you have a wonderful week too beach friend! 🐚❤️

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Enjoyed the showing of the jellyfish!! Thanks

[@lilalightandlove421]

The underwater shots are amazing! I sure miss Sanibel! Thanks for taking us there.

[@chrystalthorson3442]

Love your beach walks! Next Sunday I’ll be at Fort Myers Beach then a couple days later my son’s wedding!! Planning an excursion to 10,000 Islands and North Captiva as well. So excited!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The weather should be amazing! I hope the wedding is perfect and while you're here you find lots of great souvenirs to take home! Enjoy and happy planning!

[@annemariemayr3576]

Thank you for every video I can see from you made...from the beach...by KZbin...send...👍❤🐚

[@cking8776]

Even a bad day shelling is a GREAT day!!! Love, love your videos!!! 👍🐠👍

[@SWFBeachLife]

You got that right! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sunnybunny222]

The sky was gorgeous! I LOVE thunderstorms and lightening...also, when I'm not out in it. ;-) But I love the contrast of the white sandy beach against the sky....there is nothing more beautiful than the stark white against the gray...love when sea gulls color pop against the sky....thanks for sharing. Donna

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much for watching Donna!

[@diannpowell1077]

I too love storms. I love to hear the rain,and watch the rain and lighting. It always gives me a cosy feeling. Another great video and beach time. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@marlenemcdaniel2304]

Wonderful beach time today. Loved all the under water shots!🌟😄

[@elaineberger879]

Hello our Beach friend. I love weather. Storm clouds can be so beautiful. And thank you for showing us how to read a tide sheet. That will come in handy when I come down. And as always, enjoyed the beach walk and critters.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hello Elaine who I will never forget chatting with again :) I have seen big, gorgeous clouds with the lighting going on in the clouds - oh I love those shows! I've only seen them in Orlando and The Keys, but boy it is beautiful. I hope you have a great week!

[@kholbrook203]

Such a beautiful day at the beach. The water is so low and clear. I would love to experience shell hunting in Florida. I loved the Calico Box Crab!!!! You see the most amazing things. Thank you for another wonderful and beautiful adventure.!💖🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

I really do get to see incredible creatures and shells and weather - there is always something beautiful to discover at the beach!

[@lorraineespinoza593]

Another awesome video the view of the clouds the water amazing. 🐚🐚🐚❤️

[@mitzimorris4746]

When I went in November of last year I had no luck here either but yes a beautiful beach. Thanks so much

[@donnabopp9327]

I’m fairly new to your page so I’m watching some of the older videos you have posted. I really enjoyed seeing the critters as they move around under the water!

[@judyfarmer2962]

Love this video. I feel like I’m almost there with you.

[@lindagiammarco2687]

Love the critters. The water was so clear and calm. What a lovely morning on the beach. Thanks for the beach time.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for watching!

[@lauram5195]

I love Lighthouse park. Even if I don’t get a lot there my husband and I just really enjoy chillin on that beach. 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

It is a beautiful beach with different areas to explore. I was kind of hoping that this would be the trip that my luck changes here, but not quite yet 😅 I'll keep trying though. Thank you for coming along on my beach walk!

[@trishcook1857]

Thank you, yet another beautiful beach walk with some interesting critters and some lovely shells x

[@pattyvincent-wagoner174]

Beautiful day at the beach! Loved all the critters! Thanks for a little bit of sunshine today! ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming along! 🤗

[@cindyboard7816]

Thank you for sharing!!! Best wishes from Kentucky!!!

[@rubyrohrig9494]

Neat jellyfish and a pretty day.thanks💜

[@mlgauss60435]

Well...I just happen to be in Florida right now (from Chicago) but we did not have time to go to any beach. We're in Palm Harbor visiting the grandsons! Had a blast but we have to keep going! We got back to our hotel and I noticed they have used shells as "mulch" around the plants. Guess what? I found some coral! Too funny, hunting shells around the hotel! We are headed back up the East coast, so hopefully have time on those beaches. When our 2 1/2 week trip ends, we'll have driven over 3000 miles in our new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. We're getting almost 40 mpg! Love it!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well it sure sounds like you are having fun! Shoot, down here you can find seashells in the parking lots! They use old shells as fill for a lot of lots and as landscaping materials. You should have seen me at the stone place checking out the old sea shells - LOL! I hope you continue to enjoy your great gas milage while you're making wonderful memories!

[@jeanneamato8278]

I love watching you shell. Whether you really good stuff or not. It’s all good. I especially love that pugilistic hermit crab in the apple murex. I do love critters.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The best days are a few good shells and a few critters to say hi to!

[@aries327]

Beautiful Sanibel I miss it so much so thank you for the beach walk. Those live tulips were so cute just doing their thing lol and the jellyfish, whoa! Can’t wait till next week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

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

[@janetpullen5210]

I always look forward to Sunday nites to get your visits. Beautiful place to shell. The beach was so pretty and the shells gorgeous. Their markings are perfect. Thanks for sharing your time with us💕

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching my beach walks Janet! I'm glad I can give you something to look forward to on a Sunday evening 🤗

[@chrisbgifford7387]

I've never seen a spotted slipper snail. It is so pretty! Good find! I'm always ready for the beach, it's my favorite thing. Thanks!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindarichie2585]

Loved seeing all the creatures ! Not a fan of jellyfish! Lol Beautiful though ! Like to watch them from a distance! Gorgeous day even though you didn’t have the best of luck! Those clouds were beautiful! Thanks for sharing as always!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much 😁

[@brentt8590]

Awesome video, please keep more coming. love Florida!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! Will do!

[@debrakitson292]

Weird critter in that drill shell! 😳. I absolutely love Florida clouds and weather, the summer clouds tower so high!

[@markfenstermacher5679]

I finally found one of 2 of my bucket list shells at pass a grill beach, 9, yes 9 lightning whelks measuring 10 to 12 inches and my absolute favorite, a 14 inch horse conch. I can't post pics to this comment thread or I'd send them. Some of the whelks still have their color, but the others are nice but alittle aged. I think I'm going to make them into candles. And the fish you saw I believe were called Sargent majores. They are a very common reef fish. Great video as always!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You found NiNE BIG LIGHTNING WHELKS!!? In the same day??? That's amazing! Congratulations. And a horse conch? That would be the best day of shelling for me ever!!! I only have 1 big lightning whelk and 1 big horsie and I'm thrilled with them but to find that many big ones on the same day is just epic. That's fantastic - so happy for you!

[@markfenstermacher5679]

@@SWFBeachLife I couldn't believe it it, I was out snorkeling and went out alittle farther than I usually do in about 10 feet of water and the bottom was littered with them. There were actually more, but they were pretty neat up. I can't imagine anything topping that for a day of shelling.

[@gingermackeen5741]

Great underwater videos! Gotta love low tide! Loved the hermit crab in the murex!😂 The big hinged dosinias make cool might lights. Yes, I noticed you find a lot of LW's. Not as many up here. Beautiful calm day there. Very weird critter in the drill! Pretty sure that was a bay scallup. Beautiful live LW! Yeah. I love the big çumulus clouds here too! Just got home last night from vacation and am so far behind on my YT vids. However, always watch your Sunday one. Didn't see the other one until it was too late... Thanks, Sharmon!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you had a nice trip! And I think that white mystery scallop was indeed a white version of a bay scallop - thanks to you for pointing that out! Welcome back to Florida! 🐬🌴🌊

[@gingermackeen5741]

@@SWFBeachLife Happy to be back. Just missed the colder weather in OH! Went for the 5 mile walk to the end of Honeymoon Island and back. Beautiful weather, awesome birds, terrible shelling - still worth it!

[@SnowPink90]

That was a lot of Jellyfish at one beach. Love all the live critters especially the calico crab. Love it’s markings!! The shells you did get were great!! Thanks for the walk and I also love storms and lightning but only when I’m home.😊 🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

Agreed on the lighting part! I love watching it but it's not to be messed around with! Thanks for watching!

[@rmayfairecottage]

Love Lighthouse Beach, so I loved your video! I have found several wentletraps around the tree roots there at the point and just love them. Wish I could say we were on our way back to Sanibel, but that's not likely to happen any time soon. Your delightful videos allow for some great virtual shelling in the meantime! Thanks for sharing!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have heard of others finding wenteltraps over at Lighthouse Beach and I was hoping to maybe just find one but it wasn't to be. Lighthouse Beach never is all that great for me but others swear by it. I'll keep trying though! Thanks so much for coming virtual shelling with me! 🐚

[@nilenethompson-finn9062]

Fun video this week. Especially enjoyed the clouds and underwater shots. See you next week!

[@kathycox6420]

The shelling has really changed at Sanibel from what it was years ago. Still, Lighthouse Is my favorite beach.

[@larrymcauley3152]

I really like your KZbin show. I don't get to shell much so watching you is second best. You have a great voice for this.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I appreciate that. Thanks so much for coming along on my beach adventures!

[@monicaeaton8860]

I agree! I have watch others doing the same and your videos are not blurry never hear all the wind ect cuz u edit at home. I love that you say the shell names even though you have said them many times before. Now I try and guess the shell before you say it lol.

[@dantheman5745]

17:37 That almost looks like a hermit crab that's gone into the shell claws- & head-first, no?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't know what that was but it was weird!!! And I like weird, so I had to share. Maybe someone who watches will know what it is and can identify it. The beach never stops amazing me!

[@karenwerthmann850]

Hi ! I loved this video too! I thought that the sea stars and the jellyfish were really interesting! Lighthouse Beach is my new favorite place and for my first time there in June I thought I picked up a lot of cool shells. I love the large cockle shells. When I return it may be cold so I am going to bring along my scooper to discover some mini shells. I do not want to go anywhere the jellies. Thanks so much again for all of your videos. I really look forward to them.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I already bought scuba pants for winter! I just need to find some sort of boot or scuba shoe so I can stay warm and go in the water a bit during those cold windy mornings. It really can get quite chilly out there! And this was the first time I've seen the jellyfish like that so hopefully it was just strange event!

[@jennapuhl596]

I love ❤ watching your adventures!! Looks like low tide. A negative low is my favorite. We were in Sanibel for a week the end of September. The shelling wasn't very good in front of our condo on the east end at Sanibel Arms. Still I wish I lived here full time.. I live in Northeast Florida in St.Augustine and we find beautiful shells 🐚 here at matanzas Inlet. Not like the shells I find in Sanibel.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Negative low is my favorite too! St. Augustine is on my list of places to visit - I will make a note that Mantanzas Inlet might be a place to check out. I am so spoiled living here with the seashells all over all the beaches. I don't see how I could ever more from the area!

[@patifagan6774]

Really enjoyed this video immensely

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nicoleboardman1641]

I went to Sanibel Island during my vacation in Hollywood, FL specifically because I have been watching your videos. I think I am the snorkeler in your video! We were there on October 20th and 21st.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I shot that video back at the end of September, so unfortunately it probably wasn't you in the video. But keep going to the beach! You just may end up in one of my videos yet 🤗

[@pal98111]

What a beautiful peaceful bay.

[@debrasmith5762]

My family just returned home from Cape Coral and were lucky enough to get to there, it was beautiful and bought home some nice shells.🐚🦎🐟

[@SWFBeachLife]

That is awesome!

[@MariaPicadoCajina-wx9vg]

Lovely videos dear Lady. Thanks to share with us. Greetings from Nicaragua

[@SWFBeachLife]

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

[@lizblameuser7552]

What a beautiful day and such clear water! When I came down a few weeks ago we also went to the lighthouse beach, but we had less luck than you did! It just seems so picked over and you’re right, gotta get there extra early…still a beautiful beach and a great beach day. Thanks so much for taking us along for your beachy adventure..🐚❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

That beach is probably the most popular beach on Sanibel so it's never empty, no matter what time you get there. But like you said, it is lovely and at least I got to see some cool jellyfish!

[@lindaleeahulsey5299]

SUCH a PRETTY COLLECTION High CONTRAST BEACH DAY Loved the fiesty critter's personality behaviorism so tiny......jelly FISH invisible SEA SUSPECTS for SURE, mezmerizing LURING floaters & swimmers FUN crabs & little fish..... BUT THOSE CLOUDS were where GOD was looking DOWN. Sweet walk on beach , thank you!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sweet comment - thank YOU!

[@lindaweges8624]

The clouds are awesome!

[@denisem6754]

The underwater shots reminded me of Shellcade, by the way did you see the giant Wentle Trap he recently found? I enjoyed this beach walk and the knowledge you are gleaning and sharing about the sea life you come across. I especially appreciated the info you shared regarding the various jelly fish you encountered. Thank you so much for providing beach lovers from the middle of the country beautiful virtual trips to the beach every week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I saw Shellcade's title pop up, but I have yet to find time to watch it! I'm super jelly though (no pun intended). It was neat to see those jellyfish and be able to record them. I'm so glad the ones I normally see are the moon jellies since they aren't a real danger to us humans. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my beach walks!

[@sallya.2412]

Cool starfishes and so neat to see the live banded tulip moving along. A few good shells but nothing like Kice island. We have those Moon jellyfish here in Hawaii too. Beautiful day at the beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't know if anything could compare to Kice! That island was amazing. However winter is coming, so hopefully all the beaches will start sharing some of their awesome shells!

[@shellstories]

Loved the underwater footage! Even if you didn't find many keepers, at least you saw critters! I'm still sticking to my claim that it's one of the best shelling beaches in FL. If you visit again, keep in mind the beach park itself gets really busy, and the shells get picked out literally in a blink of an eye. I recommend you walk as far as you can away from there, and try the stretch of beach where the houses/condos are. No public parking there so a lot less competition there. I talked to another sheller there when I visited last and he said he also has the best luck around where the Sanibel Arms west condos are. Happy shelling!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I like the challenge, so I will continue to try that beach. I have yet to find anything good, but I loved being able to record those jellies. Looks like I'll have to wait until February to get a 2022 parking pass. That should open things up a bit for me too! Thanks for all the great tips!

[@suzannemitchell618]

What a fun and interesting video this week! From the jellyfish and other living creatures (is a calico box crab the same as a leopard crab?) to the spectacular clouds, to the variety of shells you picked up and identified, I loved every minute! And “Beach Time” always makes me take a full, satisfying breath. Thanks for all of it❣️🥰🐠🦀☁️🥥🌊🌞🐚🏝

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome - thank you so much for coming along with me!

[@MermaidTalesCo]

Got to shell Lighthouse while we were down there. It was so much fun. Got way out in the water and found a bunch of nice Florida Fighting Conchs. Husband just missed out on a Horse Conch. Saw quite a few live Lightnings but didn't find a nice, empty one to take home. Maybe next time. 😄

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh definitely come back and try! And maybe try a few different beaches too. Just a mile down the beach it can be totally different and you might get lucky!

[@sarapedersen-fairfield3540]

The little critter at 17:46 looks like a hermit crab that went in the wrong way!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I know right?! Weird little creature 🐚❤️

[@spidercatcher62]

I so enjoy you beach adventures. Helps pass the time while at work. Hoping to get back to Sanibel Island next spring. Six years has been way too long.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well I hope you have fun planning your trip and if/when you do make it, the weather is perfect and you find lots of goodies! 🐚

[@pamelaholt96]

You have so much knowledge! Self taught? Love watching your videos!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I knew zip about the beaches and shells until I moved here and became fascinated by it all! Other people have been kind to share some of their knowledge as well. The beach is THE BEST classroom!

[@jeanneamato8278]

That weird sea creature you found in a small shell in your hand was a turned around hermit crab. That’s what it little tush looks like.

[@YourHighnessPls]

Those clouds made for a spectacular view! Also, I'd love to see some micro shelling if you ever decide to film some. It'd be nice to see the baby versions of the bigger shells you find. I love the look of tiny shells displayed in a huge Atlantic Cockle. I might be partial though because I micro shell a lot on the S.C. coast. Tiny shells need love, too! As always, thank you for a great upload!

[@SWFBeachLife]

My attention seems to turn to those tiny ones when there isn't much else to find. I do look for a few tinies in an upcoming video and I absolutely agree they look great in a big cockle shell. I'd like to find more wentletraps, so I'm sure I'll be looking at other tiny shells in the future.

[@robinsauer1502]

You make it look so easy! Went to Sanibel last weekend, a shelling paradise! Found a beautiful apple murex! Thanks for teaching the names of the different shells, I had a blast on my trip after viewing your videos

[@SWFBeachLife]

AMAZING!!! I think it's a bit more fun when you know what the shells are you're finding. I'm so glad you enjoyed yourself. Hurry back! 🤗

[@mariejung73]

Its been a hard last 4hours...needed this

[@mitzimorris4746]

I was wondering if you have any good tips for beach shoes. I usually go barefoot but the places I want to go you have stressed the importance of good water shoes I need a good support and can get in the water with…..Thanks I really love watching and learn so much from you always. Love from Indiana

[@SWFBeachLife]

The shoes I use do not have good support, however they will protect your feet from the sharp objects and shells. They are not perfect, but they're inexpensive and do a decent job once you pull the liner out of the shoe: amzn.to/3wIwanv The liner just keeps more sand trapped in the shoe. Sand will get in the shoes, but it's not as bad as some of the other shoes I've tried. I'm still looking for the perfect solution and I'll be sure to share once I find it!

[@k8tnaz]

I'm so glad that you took some underwater shots. I downloaded the Tide Charts app that you showed...I have to figure out how to find the weather/lightning section in there, but I still have a few days. Looking forward to checking out some of the areas that you have toured. Thanks for everything that you do!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have a different app for lightning - called....My Lightning Tracker. It's a yellow background with a black mark in the middle of the yellow. You can set it to alert you if there is lightning in the area. I love that app too!

[@k8tnaz]

@@SWFBeachLife I got it! Thanks. You are honestly the best resource for everything shelling!!!!

[@cazee100]

Beautiful. Did you note the huge shoal of tiny fish(?) at 6:07 while you were close up on a shell? On a different day you might get a Kice type haul. Still lovely, thanks for taking us, stay safe x

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those fish cooperated quite nicely. Soon as I said "Action" they started swimming in the background 😅 I'm hoping one of these days I'll get lucky there so I'll just keep trying!

[@Steel0730]

Great video.! The little critter in that shell you couldn’t figure out…. I believe it was a hermit crab but he/she was in the shell face first and that was it’s tail sticking out.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's what that creature looked like right? Maybe it was a little confused critter - who knows. There are so many weird and fascinating things to check out at the beach.

[@aleesasolberg2091]

So enjoy your videos!

[@pattyvalinote4612]

It’s a shame it seems Sanibel doesn’t have the shells it once had. Hopefully it will change again. The jellyfish are so beautiful. Amazing watching them swim🌴🏖❣️

[@mompuff6857]

You are 2 miles away from Sanibel Campground where we stay in the winter!! Hope to meet you this year!! It’s July 12th 2022!,!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well if you're there all winter perhaps we shall meet! If you think you see me just yell, "Hi Beach Friend!" and I'm sure my head will whip around!

[@Simply.C]

Enjoyed “shelling” with you. Your commentary is relaxing and very informative. Thank you for showing us where you where looking. I’ve only been to Florida once but hope to return soon. Do you ever meet subscribers for coffee or a chat before or after shelling?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have not met any other subscribers in the way you mentioned, but I've been kicking around an idea where I would go shelling at X beach at X time and whoever wanted to meet up and come along could. I am WAY too busy right now, but I'm hoping maybe in a few months I can plan something like that. I'd love to meet some of my subscribers!

[@Simply.C]

Oh, I do hope you offer that at some point. The chances of me being able to come are small, I live in Texas, but I am sure other subscribers will get a treat by meeting you and shelling with you.

[@SuperBeadgirl]

I was in Sanibel at bowman’s beach shelling last week!! It was amazing until I lost my progressive glasses in the ocean. They were beautiful black glasses with crystals set in the frames. If you happen to come across them in the area while you are shell hunting it would be amazing !!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you managed to bring some things home considering you "left" your glasses there. I promise if I happen to find them I will hold onto them!

[@SuperBeadgirl]

@@SWFBeachLife I’m pretty sure some mermaid is wearing them. She traded a whole bunch of beautiful shells with me for them. 😍😍

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@SuperBeadgirl I guess that’s sort of like a consolation prize 🐚😂

[@nancycross2228]

Thank you ! I will be there soon !

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hopefully there will be lots of shells for you!!!

[@jennywalborn7769]

I've never seen a lighthouse like that one! Is that normal or being worked on? Looks like the skeleton of one! Anyways, nice finds for a slower day!❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's just a steel skeleton and it was moved here from out of state and assembled again on Sanibel. Neat right? Thanks so much for coming along on my beach walk!

[@coletteg.4548]

Visiting Sanibel in January. Hope there’s lots of shells that time of year ♥️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You and me both!!! 🐚

[@nancylourose]

Those clouds are almost as cool as the shells

[@SWFBeachLife]

I know right! I love those gorgeous puffy clouds ❤️

[@bearriver6952]

There are tons of jelly’s here especially in the Winter

[@bearriver6952]

They are big moon jellies tho

[@lindsayschilling8707]

EEEHAAW! Let's go to the beach ⛱ 😎

[@fishing_amy]

I love it there.

[@melanier4021]

I almost went here yesterday but went with bowman’s. I’ll be going this evening though for low tide and sunset. Hopefully there’s some good finds 🤞 just moved to the area and I’m loving Sanibel

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh I hope you love it here as much as I do! And there are SO MANY fantastic beaches in the area to visit. Happy shelling!

[@candykelly3401]

Very nice adventure!❤️😎

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! 😃

[@duaalikhan4feb]

That jellyfish looking dangerous to me😬 I never seen a jellyfish🐙 in my life, hope you enjoy😉

[@CLuSt75]

We were at Sanibel a couple of weeks ago. We didn’t find much at the lighthouse beach but the water was beautiful. We had luck at Turner beach. Do you have any suggestions to not get eaten by noseeums? They were brutal!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those noseeums are THE WORST. I have spray that works marginally - I usually just stay away from the bushes and vegetation. Those bugs aren't very strong so if there is wind they won't bother you. They don't normally "bug" me at all except with there are no winds. I've heard dryer sheets work too but I think it's just one of the downsides of being in paradise 🌴

[@loramccann5719]

Went to Lighthouse last night for low tide. Usually have decent luck. Not last night. Even scallops were scarce!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Ok so I'm not alone! I kept getting comments from people that they love that beach and always find great stuff. I have yet to have a good day there, but I'll probably keep trying. It is beautiful, I just can't seem to find the good shells there!

[@loramccann5719]

@@SWFBeachLife after the last hurricane or tropical storm blew through, it was AMAZING! But not this week.

[@rivchick]

I was so lucky to visit sannibel and captiva island and we were on a cove then my mom and I went thru some bushes and found manta rays and the largest conch shells. I wish I could remember the area. Maybe if I find some photos I can send you a photo and you may recognize the area

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well that sounds amazing! The beaches down here have so many different surprises. I hope you enjoyed your visit!

[@graceerhart5796]

That area is good for wentletraps: you need to hunt in the tide pools left as the tide goes out. I know, I found one that was a full inch and a half long there. But the best wentletrap I ever found was at Delnor Wiggins State Park after tropical storm Keith. It was closer to two inches, and was empty so I could keep it. Wiggins can be good for shelling if you go up on the beach along the pass, I have also found fossils there, including the fossilized ear drum of a whale. (No I'm not kidding)

[@SWFBeachLife]

I only went there once and since I found it to be rather "meh" I have not returned for the shells. However, that is incredible that you found that monster sized one. And I loved that the parking was so close to the beach for anyone who might have mobility issues.

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

The area by the lighthouse itself and around the parking lot is FILLED with fossil seashells! Some are in fact kind of rare - I've found enough there in mere minutes to round out my collection of fossil shells. You should check it out - one you start collecting fossils, you'll never stop! Also, in Key Largo at John Pennekamp State Park there's a saltwater lagoon across from the parking lot that is FILLED with Moon Jellyfish - some are 6' in diameter or more, and gorgeous colors; bright pink, purple, etc - every time I went snorkeling in there I found it interesting that, despite there being jellyfish everywhere, not one even came close to me - it looked like they seemed to know, somehow, that I was there. It was so gorgeous I've never seen anything like it (I used to live in Marathon, in the Keys).BTW, you should look for the elusive Peanut Butter Fish; they're known to be found near the Jellyfish - LOL!!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

My understanding is those fossil shells are dug up elsewhere in Florida and used as parking lot substrate! I've found some neat fossil shells at the causeway. You can buy them in bags from Lowe's and Home Depot here. It's crazy! And I've been to John Pennekamp State Park. We rented kayaks and paddle boards. I didn't get to see all those jellies - I'll guess I'll have to go back!

[@SusanLovesCountry]

Question for those with shell knowledge. We found a gorgeous Lightning Whelk in the water at Bowman's Beach. It was inhabited by a Hermit Crab, so we photographed it and returned it to the water. But we felt something gooey on the top outer part of the shell and noticed it later in the photo. The top was covered with something that was the same brilliant orange color as the shell. Any ideas what that may have been?

[@SWFBeachLife]

My guess would be some sort of sea liver (tunicates) had attached itself to the shell. Without seeing the photo I don't know for sure but feel free to email me at [e-mail] and I can try to figure out what it is 🤗 PS - thanks for being awesome and returning the shell where it belong!

[@dawnthemetaldetective3083]

Nice day at beach.

[@leanncarpenter9138]

A couple of the FB pages people have said they are not finding shells on Sanibel. We found very Few on the Outer Banks 2 weeks ago. First time in 10 years. Lots of jellyfish though

[@SWFBeachLife]

We need those winter NW winds to kick up. They will, and the shells will be back. I can't wait!!

[@leanncarpenter9138]

@@SWFBeachLife I am ready!

[@FLOWERSANDSLOTS]

Loved the underwater shots. Why would anyone want to swim in the ocean with all the Jellyfish? Any Man-O-War?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've seen photos of the man-o-war jellies over on the east coast, but I've never seen one over here on the west coast of Florida. It was very unusual to see all those jellyfish like that and I figured I might as well get some video of them ☺️

[@reginasimms46]

U commented that you had vinegar in your car ?? Does it help with jellyfish stings??

[@SWFBeachLife]

Vinegar will stop the additional stinging and help the area that was stung so just in case, I keep some in my trunk should I or someone on the beach near me need it. I hope I never do!

[@Whatever-qc2qo]

Found a Junonia there about 3 weeks ago.

[@birdiemays7640]

Hi! I would like to purchase some things. I love your videos! Please send the information l need to order shells and other things.

[@edschermerhorn5415]

Less than 2 weeks and we are having a weekend getaway to Sanibel

[@SWFBeachLife]

YAY!!! I hope you find a lot more goodies than I did on this day!

[@Kaemea]

I'm a year late, but the sheepshead fish look, and sound, like barred knifejaws.