Virtual shelling ~ I find a bucket list shell! Hunting for tiny shells and beach critters.

Come virtual shelling with me as I identify the shells I find, including a bucket list shell I've been hunting down for over a year!
Southwest Florida keeps providing me with amazing beach finds! I just finished a shell mirror project and wanted to find some additional shells for future projects. Come virtual shelling with me as I look for crowned conch shells and critters over at Bunche Beach, Fort Myers Florida. I don't typically sit in one spot too long and will walk up and down the beach, zig zagging on the beach and in the water to find as many interesting shells to share with you! On this particular day I finally took the time to really comb through some super tiny shells and I was rewarded with one of my bucket list shells.
Come virtually shelling and I'll let you know about the beach we're at and all the fun things we find along the way!
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[@kimonobunny]

You have become my new favorite channel to binge-watch. I’m a college biology student, living in Montana. My hobby is birdwatching, and I actually crossed off one of my bucket-list birds today, so there must be some luck in the air! I’ve been to the ocean only twice in my whole life. I love learning about nature, and shells are really new to me. Thank you for making your videos educational, humorous, and aesthetically pleasing. I hope to visit the ocean sometime soon in the future, and I already feel more prepared for beachcombing :) thank you again, I want you to know how much I love your videos

[@SWFBeachLife]

Congrats on YOUR bucket-list bird! Isn't it exciting to see/find that gem for yourself? I'm not as good with birds as I am with the shells but I find all the creatures I come upon really interesting. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. I hope when you do get to visit the ocean you will find some great finds. Sometimes I like to think of beachcombing a little bit like going to a museum. It's always more interesting if you know what your'e looking at so I hope I can give people an even better reason to love the beach :) Good luck with finals!!

[@xdevx730]

I love the beach too :3 I actually wanna be a scuba diver in my future

[@xdevx730]

My fav shell u have found is seraths,apple murexes (sorry if I spelled that wrong) ,and lace conchs

[@vlund3305]

I love the tiny shells. I have a little container full of them and I keep them where I can see the hem everyday. They just make me happy.

[@SWFBeachLife]

What is it about small things that makes them so cute? I agree - they can be irresistible!

[@lexcol]

these videos are very stress relieving for me, thanks for posting your shelling!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's my pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoy them :) Thank you for watching!

[@sandys2672]

Well that was fun, thanks! Love the littles. I could just sit and pick through a pile for hours.

[@elizabethsmith2138]

Me too. They are so incredible. It is so exhilarating to find these little beauties. ❤️🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't tend to sit and pick through tinies but maybe I should once in a while!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jeanniesnider1721]

OMG that was so funny that little crab trying to pull itself out of your hand. Almost cartoon like. That was great!

[@lisak5133]

fun fact! The Wentletrap shell is called that way because it is the dutch word for spiral staircase, and I think we can all agree they look like that haha! (though we spell it wenteltrap so we have the L and the E switched) Love the video as always! so much fun to see how many tiny shells there were! 💖

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have read that about the Wentletrap - neat indeed! I didn't realize how tiny those gorgeous little shells are. I was so happy to finally find a keeper!

[@mariahLAfricain]

Wish I was there. Can’t wait to mark some off my bucket list! Also, your voice is so calming, these videos make me so relaxed (and jealous!)

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you get to find your bucket list shells one day too! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Charisse4]

I loved this video. Most people don’t allow us, the viewers to help them scan. The fun part of shelling is the search. Even though we enjoy watching you find the shells it’s fun to see them for ourselves as you are picking them up. Thanks for holding the camera down near the shells and letting me search for myself. 🥰👍🏼

[@SWFBeachLife]

It my pleasure! Thanks for letting me know you enjoy that type of shot. I’m always trying to figure out how to make my videos as enjoyable as possible. I can’t please everyone but I can sure try! Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@marciaslay1149]

Thank you for sharing all the great finds today, I'm so excited we booked our room on Ft Meyers beach for Feb 2023 for a weeks shelling in all the different areas I have watched you shell, my heart is full

[@SWFBeachLife]

You have almost a year to "study" the shells and the trips you want to go on! I'm happy to help with your research!!

[@marciaslay1149]

@@SWFBeachLife Thank you, I will be asking questions for sure, just came back from Apalachicola, Florida and St George Island shelling, found some great shells but a lots of shells had critters so left them a lone but still very cool to see

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@marciaslay1149 My favorite days are when I can say hi to some critters and big a few shells home to remember my trip by 😃

[@marciaslay1149]

@@SWFBeachLife Yes amazing days

[@helensmith2839]

Nothing like a day at the beach with you, congratulations on your special find, the tinys were adorable ♥️🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much 😊 It was a great day and that wentletrap was such a nice bonus!

[@janwindmiller9561]

I found a tiny wentletrap several years ago and only realized about two years ago what a rare find it was. So glad you found one!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! They're so tiny but boy are they pretty :) Congrats on your find too!!

[@jeanmohr4711]

Ahh...your beautiful mirror brought you luck!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The mirror project is what made me want to go to this beach and look for little shells!

[@SnowPink90]

I have to put this down before I forget again, Button Snail. I’m back. Yes, I love the Button Snail a lot. The way it’s shaped is beautiful!! I can’t believe how many little shells you found intact, amazing!! Great beach walk thanks!!👏🏻👏🏻💗

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh those button shells are so intricate. I'm almost always shocked when I find one because they're so tiny. There are so many fun shells to admire down here! 🌴🌊🐚

[@diannesandenfebles2774]

Love your enthusiasm over the beauty and wonders of nature. Congratulations on your bucketlister!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! Now that I've found my first I hope to find lots more!

[@kathycox6420]

Love the minis!

[@caroljayne8870]

Love your appreciation for the critters...small shells next on my list...

[@SWFBeachLife]

The tinies can be so interesting too!

[@caroljayne8870]

So thinking I'd be making a photo frame with these shells...

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@caroljayne8870 I already bought 2 frames 🤣

[@donnastevenson6700]

The mirror was so pretty. I am so glad recently found this vlog. It is very calming and soothing to me, especially when winding down for bed. Thank you. Hugs from Upstate NY

[@SWFBeachLife]

Stay warm beach friend!

[@lindamccoy4871]

I was so excited to see the Wentletrap!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You and me both! Thanks for watching!

[@marilynwalter2416]

The tinies were wonderful. Congrats on the wentletrap! thanks for sharing- it's so fun to watch you find so many different shells.

[@bmiller7017]

Oh how exciting to find your first (and second) wentletrap(s). Love those teenies.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was awesome and I am SO glad I discovered that second alive fella in time to bring him back to the beach! Thank you so much for watching!

[@jeanneamato8278]

I am adoring the tinies. I hope you do one again. They are precious.

[@sherryroseman]

I always called the areas of lots of little shells, trash. Loved looking through them. Never knew what you would find.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It looks trashy, but there really could be treasures buried in there!

[@luana1600]

This shows how beaches are so different for shell finds. You did really well in the baby shell department! Overall it was a cool video! 🐚🐬🌻

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much! And sometimes the same beach can be different in a few hours from winds and tides. There's always something new to check out!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

I got home from Florida Friday. Thursday I went out at low tide in the afternoon at the lighthouse on Sanibel. I found some delightful items. Next year I may come in March for the shell festival. So I hope the tides are with me then. I will be sure to check out Bunch beach, several times. Thanks.

[@jennapuhl596]

I love finding the smalls too at the lighthouse!! I am so guilty of being a shell hoarder. I have been going to Sanibel since the 70s when they built the causeway. My mother was a fierce sheller and taught me the same. I live in St.Augustine Florida so it's a short 5hr drive to the Island 🏝 and ❤ whenever I find time I need to go.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I saw someone last week had found TONS of wentletraps over by the lighthouse. The lighthouse beach is NEVER is good to me, but I'm going to keep trying. St. Augustine is on my (quite long) list of places to visit! good to know it's only a 5 hour trip! Thank you so much for watching!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I too hope the shell festival is going to be in-person again March 2022. I missed the first one when I lived here and with the last one being virtual I still haven't experienced it yet. If you make it down too I hope the tides are indeed in your favor!

[@Rock-Steady585]

Thank you for taking us on your shell hunt

[@SWFBeachLife]

You bet! I'm glad you decided to come along!

[@fairy_faylynn9310]

I love all the tiniest of shells what I wouldn't do for a couple of falling sized bags of a unsorted mixture. Oh the hours of fun. Thanks again for a lovely trip to the beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I mix all my tinies up together and have them in a jar that is getting quite full - LOL! They are amazing! Thanks so much for watching!

[@fairy_faylynn9310]

@@SWFBeachLife it's funny how they get full quickly lol and so colorful as well and your so welcome

[@lindsayschilling8707]

What a FUN day, and that Wentletrap! I've just developed a new appreciation for Itty bitty micro shells 😎 Thanks for taking us along ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh the micro shells are the cutest! I'm going to have to put my learning cap on again and pay attention to those little beauties this summer!

[@salishseaquest7952]

Congrats on the wentletrap and the periwinkle! Those little shells were amazing.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's truly amazing how tiny some of those shells can be! Thank you for watching!

[@jtb8155]

Love, love, love the tinies - especially your Wentletrap! 😁

[@jtcowboy5518]

I think you discovered a new color the "Bunche beige". lol At first, I thought you found your giant horse conch, but hey, any new shell is exciting! Thanks for taking us along!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yeah, that giant horse conch is still eluding me but at least I found a tiny wentletrap! Thanks so much for watching my beach walks!

[@joycebarbour1602]

You hit the jack pot with the tinies! I like looking for those. Keeps the eye sharp!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I sure did. That wentletrap was such a prize for me! Thanks so much for watching!

[@BeachGirlStudio]

Wooooo a wentletrap ...told you you would find them in the coffee grounds 😊 .

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was thinking that when I saw all the "Stuff" on the beach and in the water but never did I ever think I'd find a wentletrap at that beach. It was so awesome!!

[@gingermackeen5741]

The beige coloring reminds me of fossilized shells but I can't tell if those are. Definitely older anyway. Yeah, the shot of the remote stretch of beach could have been Honeymoon Island. I found a twin to the cute little true tulip the other day! Beautiful live pear whelk! Congrats on the wentletrap!! Glad you showed the 2 shells together cuz a lot of people confuse the two. Yay! The periwinkle has been found! Was watching a reddish egret chase food the other day too. Lol I've never seen a whitish one unless I thought it was something else. Good for you returning the live shell! Thanks, Sharmon. No dredging yet at Honeymoon that I can see... xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was wondering if I had ever seen a white, reddish egret. The white ones do look a lot like the snowy egrets but so fascinating they come in 2 flavors! I was so happy about the wentletrap - finally I found one! And I wasn't even expecting it! That periwinkle was a terrific bonus too. Just goes to how you never know what you're going to find! Now hopefully I can find more now that I kind of know what I'm looking for!

[@micheleredding5534]

I love the miniatures! Thank you for sharing!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@amandacurrier8450]

Woohoo 🥳 bucket list finds are the best! I did a party dance for you 😁

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yay! Thank you! It was awesome to finally find one of my own wentletraps!

[@alina3254]

Your channel is wonderful!!! I love shells of all kinds and I spend all of my beach time collecting shells. I am glad I found your very very wonderful vhabbel

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm glad you found my channel too! Thank you so much for watching my beach walk! I have a new one every Sunday :)

[@jetsetgypsy2789]

Congratulations on finding a wentletrap. Now you have to find a giant horse conch. Good luck!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's the plan! Thank you so much for watching!

[@artiejohnson703]

So glad you got some of the shells from your bucket list. Great day to be on the beach. Great finds ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Just a few more bucket list shells to go! Thanks for coming along with me Artie!

[@xdevx730]

Lord I can't stop watching ÀaaaaaAa I love ur videos so much TOO much

[@marie-josetimperley3825]

Tiny shells are sooo cute!🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

Aren't they? Thanks for watching!

[@debbiebrunsch3871]

Love your weekly videos. I just wish I was there walking along the beach with you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Wish I could magically transport you here too!

[@zephy5308]

Beautiful shells and the beach! It is amazing that you know all the names👍🏻

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't know them all yet - but I'm hoping one day I will :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@nikiakbik5896]

I didn’t see the link to your shell mirror you said you made. I was so looking forward to seeing it! Thank you for taking back the live shell. What a trooper you are. Glad there was no beach fees on that one!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm sorry! Here is the link to the shell mirror: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5eYhImjbdJopJo I was bummed I grabbed a live critter, but happy I discovered it in time to get it back to the beach! This is the only beach where the bugs can be annoying in the summer at sunset.

[@bonniericica6895]

Yay!!! Congratulations on finding a Wentletrap! That is one shell I have yet to find as well!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I now realize why I've never found one! I typically don't sit and go through shell piles but I guess that's the trick. I hope you find your own one day too!

[@annemariemayr3576]

You found today a lot of interesting shells, and for broken shells with great colour, you need to be more creativ , but you have a lot of shells to choose. Have a nice week 👍🙏🖐

[@SWFBeachLife]

I really wish I was more creative. There are so many things that can be created from shells - even the broken ones!

[@kittenrn7511]

I love the little shells! I have a jar full that I keep on my desk!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I just looked inside egg casings that I found on the beach - they were micro shells! Video coming in a few weeks 🐚

[@Onora]

I LOVED all of your tinies! Beautiful treasures you found today!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much!

[@mlgauss60435]

Congratulations on your wenseltrap! It is pretty!! And the tiny ones? ADORABLE! Funny I've never thought about picking them up. 🤔 till next Sunday!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm usually in a hurry to see what I can find in the water and freshly washed up on the beach that I rarely take the time to go through a pile of tinies. I'll be sure to at least check out the wonderful little piles should I see them in the future!

[@flyingfree7917]

I found a Wentletrap on 4-10, I had no idea how special of a find it is. Thank you for all you share!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

That is awesome! Congrats on your find! I'm glad you now know how special that little gem is! Thank you for watching!

[@birdiemays7640]

Loved this one too! Thanks again. Birdie

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching Birdie!

[@kaygoodman3510]

Congrats on the Wentletrap and Periwinkle. I think this is my favorite video because I LOVE the minis. I hope you will do more of the mini videos. I have found the wentletrap and just love it. I am learning so much from you about different shells. Thank you for that. I hope you have a Blessed week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much for watching my videos! I'm so glad you're learning along with me. I knew nothing about shells a mere year and a half ago and now I can't stop learning about them. They're so pretty AND interesting!!

[@kathyjund7212]

Great adventure..curious myself about Bunche beach Beige...hmm. that broken pear whelk was right up my alley! Lol

[@SWFBeachLife]

That beige color on a lot of the shells is a mystery! I should have grabbed that pear whelk for you! Next time :)

[@nowvoyagerNE]

congrats on finding that tiny shell from your bucket list. *:-D*

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! It was such a pleasant surprise!

[@christycooper3344]

Thanks for talking about Tinys. Good finds! Nice video

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@denisem6754]

Yay! Congratulations on the Wentletrap! I have 3, one from Sanibel 16 years ago, one from Melbourne 7 years ago and one I picked up two weeks ago on a trip down to Marco Island. I have been playing catch up on videos since my vacation....But I found loads of great shells!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so glad you found lots of great shells! And I'm really psyched I finally found my first wentletrap! Hopefully it's the first of many to be found :) Thank you for watching my beach walks!!

[@rubyrohrig9494]

Congratulations on your finds..lucky

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I really am very, very lucky :)

[@doloresmanning9619]

Love all the tiny shells you found!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I typically don't look for the tinies but I'm sure glad I did on this day!

[@dianesalvato8421]

Congrats on finding your first wentletrap. Now you know where to look for more!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! Those wentletraps are SO TINY! What delightful little treasures! I can't wait to find more!!

[@babigrl38]

The lil shell is really cool looking

[@jasminecarriker8713]

I love the tiny shells!

[@SWFBeachLife]

They're so dang cute!

[@rosekidd2469]

Yayyyy on finding the wentletrap! Love the minis too! Thanks for sharing them with us.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I knoooow! I was psyched with that wentletrap! It's always more fun when I'm finding really neat goodies. Thanks so much for watching!

[@siobahnpellegrino720]

Loving your videos. Very relaxing. Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@bkneram]

I feel like I know you so well that just by the location and title of the video I knew it was going to be a wentletrap 🤣 I think Bunche is where I’ve found my wentletraps too! Congrats!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

So it's possible I might find more wentletraps there? YAY!!! I've never really taken the time to look through the itty bitty shells but boy I won't make that mistake again! Thank you so much for watching!

[@andreah.5962]

YAY!!! Congrats on the wentletrap! What a great find. Thanks for a day of minis. They are the cutest!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh that little moon snail was so cute! Thanks for coming along with me Andrea!

[@dmcdaniel2009]

awesome day !!! thank you

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome!

[@kdwalters4146]

what a great time---tinies AND bucket lister! congrats! great spot. Thanks again for all you do to share this great content (and other thingas) with all of us land-locked folk!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes I was quite lucky with that wentletrap! Right place at the right time. It’s my reward from the sea for sharing all my goodies I guess 😉 Thanks so much for watching! 😘

[@lisacenturelli3239]

Just saw this - so glad to see you slow down in this video and get down to the teenies!!! Some of my new favorites. I was advised to look in the wrack lines with 'coffee grounds' and you will often find tiny shells mixed in there. Happy shelling!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Anytime I see those "coffee grounds" I'm looking! They certainly help but I'm still not that great at finding those wentletraps. Yet. ☺️

[@maryannkom299]

It was a good day for micro shelling.

[@SWFBeachLife]

It was! I find a few micro shells in this Sunday's video too!

[@donnaheard4185]

Congratulations on your bucket list find! I really love using tiny shells in my shadowbox crafting projects.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I needed to replenish my tinies after my mirror project and I was rewarded with a wentletrap! Thank you so much for watching!

[@lauriharper2172]

Congratulations on finding your first wentletrap! They are my favorites. I found my first one - and about 20 more - earlier this year while down in SWF. I love searching for the little, tiny shells. 😊 Thank you for posting these videos each week. It's just wonderful to beachcomb virtually.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope I have the same luck as you and I find 20 or so more too! Thank you so much for coming along on my beach walks with me!

[@mistylalonde2131]

Great video as always! thank you ☺️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@patembry3373]

I love looking for tinnies. Awesome wintletrap. Homesick for the beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That wentletrap was quite the surprise! I have a new appreciation for those itty bitty shells!

[@2mickj]

Congratulations on your GIANT find. 🐚 Fun video as always. Thank you for all the cool info. 💙

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching! Yes, that itty, bitty wentletrap might be tiny - but it sure brought me a whole lot of joy!

[@elizabethsmith2138]

Congratulations on your wentletrap find! It’s a beauty. I love the minis. All the incredible detail and beauty in such a small shell. Incredible!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those tinies are so cute! I just wanted to replenish my supply after making my mirror. Who knew I’d be rewarded with a wentletrap! Thanks so much for watching!

[@lindagiammarco2687]

Congratulations on finding a wentletrap and periwinkle. I love the tiny shells. Your mirror came out gorgeous. Those tiny little shells help make the frame really pretty. Love the crown conches and pretty pink rose colored telons. Thanks for taking us on this lovely beach walk.

[@SWFBeachLife]

After making the mirror I wanted to find more tiny shells so I was rewarded with a wentletrap! Funny how things work out. Thanks so much for watching my beach walks!

[@beauteoussounds1156]

The Florida Stone Crab claw looks like a parrot head! LOVE the tiny shells. Happily subbed! 😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Welcome aboard!

[@pallavik5220]

This brings back memories of my childhood when we use to collect shells, we had quite a good collection. Seeing you get excited about finding wentletrap was good we had quite a few of them now that I recollect. But we never knew what they were called. Wish to go back and start collecting again.🐚🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so sad that I didn't discover shelling until I was an adult. I lived in NJ so there wasn't anything all that interesting for me to find. Once I got here I was hooked! Maybe it's a good thing. I can't imagine how many shells I would have if I had lived here for years! I guess I'll find out! :)

[@fouraces1949]

I love the tinies!!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

They're small - but they're awesome!

[@kimbolt4186]

I love the tinies. We were in Sanibel and found lots of tinies right before you cross the causeway. We just booked a house in Fort Meyers for next February, your videos will keep me only 44 more videos to go :)

[@SWFBeachLife]

Fort Myers is such a great location to so many of the fabulous beaches down here. Keep watching my vids and you'll know about them all! And your shells. And critters. And probably a bird or two :)

[@claydybugcreates3875]

Oh my gosh! The minies!! You’ve become my favorite channel, especially because I use the minis for my merbabies that I sculpt. I think I need to plan a vacation out there. I’m in NE FL

[@SWFBeachLife]

Come in the Spring! That's when some of those egg casings will wash up. I never paid them much mind other than inspecting them but I think from now on if there are little shells inside I might keep them :) How's the shelling up in the NE? I want to visit St. Augustine and I was going to try to get a beach visit in too.

[@ilonamollema6467]

Yay! I'm so happy for you that you found a wentletrap! 👌🏻🥳 When you said that you had found a bucket list shell, I thought it was a giant horseconch. Boy, was I wrong. 😁 This wentletrap is so cute and beautiful! ❤ And I'm in love with the tiny shells.😍 When I'm on a holiday near the beach, I'll always look for tiny shells. I use them on the cards and photo albums I make. But I've never found such gorgeous shells as you did. Only grey and white clam shells here to be found. And some light pink shells. Think if I was on this beach, I would be sitting in the sand all day, searching for tiny beauties. 😂 The beach is gorgeous! Love it that there is so much nature and no houses or hotels near by. Just mangroves and other vegetation. Thank you for taking me out on this gorgeous day, looking for treasures from mother nature. Wishing you a wonderful week! Sending you lots of love from the Netherlands. ❤ xoxo

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, the giant horse conch still eludes me but I'll get it one of these days. And a decent Scotch Bonnet too! I was very fortunate to have found that little mighty wentletrap. I've been really wanting to find one and it's taken me over a year! But it was like that with the baby's ears too. Soon as we found one we started finding them more regularly. Bunche Beach is a great beach to explore. And another first happened on this trip - someone took my flip flops! I've been leaving my shoes at beach entrances forever and this is the first time someone took my shoes! I figure they need them more than I do! Hugs from Florida! xoxo

[@Amy-of6wz]

YIPPY!!!! Shell time!!

[@TheMTL1011]

I love your videos so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nunyabiznez6381]

I was at the harbor this morning and saw the most beautiful 8 inch long horse conch all bright orange and ready for my collection. Then I saw him moving the wrong way and I knew horse conchs don't crawl that way. I gathered up half a dozen empty shells including some pretty good size lightening welks hoping I could coax him into moving into a new home. Nope. He was bound and determined that he was not getting evicted. I gave up after an hour and put him back. But I'm going to be going down to the harbor looking for him every day hoping he decides to let me have his home. I REALLY want that horse conch.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh I know the feeling! I just hope when they're big and beautiful and alive that they keep making new ones for us to collect :) I haven't found my keeper yet, but I will one day!

[@sheilapinoski2447]

Nice collection TU!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You're very welcome!

[@cdecola]

Congratulations on the amazing tiny shell!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks Corey! I've been looking for one of those wentletraps and now I know that in order to find them you really got to look for TINY shells. Hopefully now I'll be able to spot more. :) Hope you have a good week!

[@cdecola]

@@SWFBeachLife I will forewarn you that bending over for long periods will cause lower back pain, however those tiny treasures are worth it. Ha.. when I hunt for tiny sea glass, I am always enthralled to find those tiny gems. Sometimes they're rare and special. Good luck on future finds and enjoy the upcoming weather! It's warming up now so lots of great beach days. :)

[@joannewade2935]

Nice video, but the shell you identified as a true tulip, I believe was a faded banded tulip. Congrats on the wentletrap. I have found hundreds thru time. The lighthouse at Sanibel is a great place to locate them. Sometimes I scoop up piles of small shells, and take home to check out under a magnifying glass. Also, many of the shells being found are half of a shell, which might be pointed out as that are usually found whole as a pair. Harder to find together. Your identification of species is very good for educating others. Keep up the good work. Enjoy... JoAnne Wade

[@SWFBeachLife]

I will probably have to disagree with you on the banded tulip vs. true tulip but the smaller ones that aren't in perfect share are more difficult to identify - that's for sure. And I sure hope I can one day say I've found hundreds of wentletraps - that's amazing! I'm going to keep looking! Thanks so much for watching!

[@bconsilio3764]

Loved it!! Do some more ‘tinies’ videos again. No 🐬 today 🙁 bummer. Loved the end of Bunch Beach, very cozy!

[@SWFBeachLife]

LOL! Ok, if I see a little pile of tinies in the future I'll try to stop and have a peek! Bunche is really a neat place to spend some time at.

[@maddiepost1]

Awesome finds!!!! I got my first Wentle trap by accident..it was stuck in another shell!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well that is awesome! I've heard of that happening to someone else too. Not a wentletrap, but still a fun bonus when you get home to check out the haul only to find bonus treasures!

[@dixiebrumagin6502]

Sometimes it is fun to just pick up tinies.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The tinies are just as fascinating as the larger shells! Thanks so much for watching!

[@leslypaco587]

So at first I thought I found a serif, but now that you show us the wentletrap I realize I’ve found one myself too!! Now I’m so excited even tho I found that shell over a month ago. About the same size too. I found it in Virginia Beach, which really lacks in shells, but I make it work. Anyways, I love your channel! 🐚 ☀️ ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

That. Is. Awesome! How amazing you found one and didn't know! Aren't they delicate and pretty? I have found ceriths that I thought MABYE were wentletraps, but there is no mistaking a wentlertrap with it's perfect swirls. I'm so happy for you and thank you so much for watching my videos!

[@michaelhaggerty-villa5194]

I've found lots of bubbles its such a funny name and cute at the same time ps: you are awesome at collecting shells and your videos are so amazing ! . in fact ima have to watch this video again it's just so good! 🤗🤗

[@michaelhaggerty-villa5194]

also, I like Barnacles too! 🤗🤗

[@brendalunsford2530]

So glad you found a wentletrap! I like looking for tinies... they are so cute! I am still trying to find a crown conch😏

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh Bunche Beach has crowned conchs, I just never expected to find a wentletrap there! Such a cool surprise. I hope you do find your crowned conch one of these days!

[@kikit3697]

Tinies are my favorite.❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

They're "growing" on me too 🤣

[@judyfarmer2962]

I love this video. I wish I lived close to a beach that has awesome shells. I live close to the Chesapeake Bay but we don’t have a lot of beautiful shells. I find a lot of sea glass.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've been over to Asseteague and the ponies are the best! My sister in law found TONS of fabulous shells after a winter storm over there. I very rarely find any sea glass that I can keep!

[@lisak5133]

Still love this video, I keep coming back to it because I just love seeing all those tinies! Are you ever planning on making a video specifically about tiny shells or are you not interested in that sort of thing? 😊 Either way, love seeing your videos every week! 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

I do like tinies but I don't normally pay them all that much attention. That being said, they are fascinating and I'm sure once the winter shelling slows down I'll be on the hunt for some unusual shells and beach finds. I promise I'll do more tiny shelling in the future!

[@rebeccajoensson]

I go bonkers for all the tiny stuff. Living in Europe wentletraps are pretty common but I'd love to sit and sort through all that tiny debris.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Wentletraps are common over by you!?? I have been looking and looking for well over a year! Those buggers sure are small but I'm thinking now that I've found one that maybe my luck with improve :)

[@wifeofagrumpyoldmarine428]

Bunch Beach looks so much better! You found a ‘Lacy Auger’! Congratulations!

[@SWFBeachLife]

LOL! Yes, I did finally find my own lacy auger! I will never be able to go to Bunche and not crawl around looking for them - LOL!

[@wifeofagrumpyoldmarine428]

@@SWFBeachLifeDon’t forget you can find them on Lighthouse Beach, too!

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@wifeofagrumpyoldmarine428 I’ll definitely look next time I’m there!

[@aries327]

Congratulations on the wendeltrap! I find it more difficult to scan for the minis but once I get in my zone I find teeny tiny little shells, some I don’t even know what they are. Also I’ve found limptets galore on the dry rack line along with wendeltraps. By the time I’m ready to move on I can barely stand up because I was hunched over for so long LOL Looking forward to next time!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm going to need to bring some sort of magnifying glass if I'm tiny hunting again! Man some of them can be crazy small! After doing the mirror I wanted to replenish some small shells and I was rewarded with a bonus wentletrap! Now that I've found one I'm hoping the next one won't be so hard. Fingers crossed! xoxo

[@emilyb2237]

LOOOOVING the tiny's!!! Wiwh i could come play with youuuuu xxx