What do I find at low tide? Let's explore Lovers Key State Park and find out!

[@janiebennett5645]

If you enjoyed this video, then PLEASE give Shar's thumbs up a click. It helps her out so much and it's nice to know when people like your content, so they can keep making more. THANKS SO MUCH!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

You're hired!! 🤣 Thank you so much for the kind words beach friend!

[@carolledger8047]

I am so thankful that you've been blessed and are so kind that you chose to share it with me. It's my birthday today, and I can't imagine a better gift than to be sharing your adventure with you. At around 10:30 on this beautiful sunny warm June 3rd I will be 67 years old and God loves me in spite of my faults. Who could ask for anything more? ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Well a big Happy Birthday to you! I'm so happy I could be a part of your personal celebration 🎉 I happen to think we are all perfect in our own way, so I'm glad you have figured that out! ❤️

[@lisamurawske4168]

Thanks for taking us to the beach. Hope you're feeling okay, heard a little something in your voice. Take care!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was getting over a nasty cold and waited as long as I could for my voice to sound "normal" 😉

[@moduleselect]

Watching the live crowns was a delight! Thank you for that.

[@williamthomson638]

Those glass like shells at the beginning of your show are elegant and beautiful. Jewelry Devine

[@chrisbgifford7387]

Black skimmers are really beautiful birds, enjoyed seeing them in action.

[@denisem6754]

What fun!!! Love those rice olives, they are so tiny, but so exquisite. Thanks for another enjoyable visit to the beach.

[@TerryChilders-sv7he]

I'm glad to see lovers key recuperating. I have great memories there. I saw a picture of it after the hurricane, there was a house washed up on the beach.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Dang. I saw a room of a house washed up on Bunche Beach but I didn't see anything like that at Lovers Key. I'm sad those big trees and the tree stump are gone 🥲

[@TerryChilders-sv7he]

I want to get back and see everything again soon. I've worked around marco since but haven't seen any more.

[@dianerichmond7105]

Neat video of the live crowns, and of the skimmers!! I see them every once in a while on the east coast, hanging out with the royal terns, but I never get to see them skim!

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

One of my fave rockhounds went into the Rocky Mountains to hunt fossil Shells. One he found was a lettered Olive.. I enjoyed seeing some of the same shells you show us today.. Thank you for Sharing..

[@SWFBeachLife]

That is wild!!

[@nancygluth9335]

Love those crown conchs. I only have a couple and hope to find more soon. Thanks for another great video!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@76stingrayns]

I was in Marco Island two weeks ago. We rented a kayak for the day and paddled over to Dickmans and Kice. I’ll just say “80 lbs of shells!!!” Sand dollars, olives, banded tulips, spiny jewelbox, pony horse conch, lightning whelks, scallops….. no alphabet cones. Best time of my life!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Incredible!!! That's how you do Florida! Where did you launch from? I've been wanting to try my luck over at Caxambus again.

[@lorihoezee5353]

The beach has sure changed as we head toward summer. I still go a lot but find some days are just too hot to shell as long as I used to do! I look forward to your videos each week and learn so much from you. I even share my knowledge with people on the beach ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for sharing! I have noticed the change too. It's hot and the shells are hiding, but it makes them that much more precious 🥰

[@ConnieTurner-x6x]

The beach was awesome! Oh my the shells were beautiful! Thanks for the walk.

[@bonnerdebbie]

Thanks Sharmon, I love tiny shells!! Awesome walk, surf a bit louder, very soothing. Worm snails are super neat, all different! I used sand dollar doves as birds in the sky when decorating other sand dollars. I would make a palm tree out of green sea glass and a piece of driftwood and put a couple super tiny scallops on sand at the base of the tree. Tada, beach scene. I made some money off them and other shell pictures for a few years.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I am always amazed at the vision others have with making things from beach treasures ❤️🐚 I don't have that vision but I will continue to make things anyway 🤣

[@maureengulat6331]

Such a beautiful walk! Thank you Sharman!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@lindaholder2222]

Omg those Black Skimmers are so cool what a great day ❤😊

[@debklock7655]

😊Thanks for another great beach walk! Skimmers, and pelicans are my favorite shore birds also! 🏝️

[@Shelviliger]

Great shelling tips! I too find Summer 🐚 challenging.

[@cazee100]

91 degrees??? I would be sitting in the sea quietly steaming!! Lovely walk and some darn nice shells too, shame the sand dollar broke though. Hugs and stay safe xx

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh you wouldn't like our summers one bit! I hope you're feeling better! ❤️❤️

[@cazee100]

@@SWFBeachLife still hacking cough and runny nosed. Think summer has arrived - it didnt rain yet today!!xx

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@cazee100 At least no rain 😍 Hope you feel better. Frankie needs to bring you tea!

[@cazee100]

@@SWFBeachLife i thought about training him to work the kettle but he'd get distracted by the lead - he loves leads, especially electrical ones the little monster. Oh and it was his birthday on 31st May, he is officially one!

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@cazee100 Happy birthday Frankie! My man will be a year next month! 🥰

[@deniseyoung5385]

I haven’t ever seen the Crown Conch egg casings before. That’s so cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@OldExpendable]

Watching your videos kept me sane during hurricanes and election drama. Thank you so much from central Florida.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you stayed safe with all this hurricane madness!

[@tammymoore-kloss9680]

Awesome day ! Love all those crowns ❤

[@MeellowMaallow]

This channel feels so warm and fuzzy!!! I love it here!! I'll be off to my favorite florida beaches with my family this weekend and I'm very excited to see what I can find!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Good beachcombing luck to you! I hope you find lots of souvenirs!

[@marisupinillos9262]

Those tiny ones I love it, I have a lot of

[@Sandra-pm3it]

Ahhhh, to be there!

[@brendagroff8478]

I've been waiting for you!

[@Dianne-hc3sg]

Thank you for pointing out the crucifix fish a few weeks back. I was so thrilled to find one last week

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oh yay! I lost mine, but found it hanging out with my sand dollars, patiently waiting for hydrogen peroxide 😃

[@ChristyCrosby-e4y]

Thanks for the walk along finding shells!! Love the videos 🙋‍♀️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@marie-josetimperley3825]

I looove kitten paws! They’re so cute 🥰

[@paulettenewton3370]

❤ fav part of my Sundays 😊 hope ya feel better .

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! All better now!

[@liadubruyn5285]

Beautiful island .❤

[@trisiagowing6777]

Love your videos. Just got to experience the same location on Thursday. It was beautiful thank you for all the helpful tips.

[@kecleon08]

Amazing video as always! I love those small shells! (at 6:49 I think I saw a wentletrap middle top)

[@jolynnburns4306]

That was fun!! I have never been there. I love crown conchs and they are very interesting to watch. Just came back today from Orange beach :) Have a great week! See you Sunday! XOXO

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope your time at the beach was awesome!

[@yomama8873]

Great finds those Rose Petal talents are amazing 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖

[@kathyjund7212]

Thank you for the great adventure on Loves Key!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for watching beach friend!

[@lisaharner3720]

What a lovely beach walk, Sharmon! Love all of your treasures and critters. 91 is a little much for me. I would be in the water with a beach chair and umbrella sipping my ice water. Happy shelling! 🏝️🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Summers can be tough but I don't mind the heat!

[@shirleyadkins4254]

Luv it

[@lesliel9791]

I never knew jingles had 2 sides. love that you show the live shells. Are the worm shells hollow throughout?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, the worm snails are always completely hollow. I love when I find a good long one 🥰

[@SusieJohnson-f2t]

Really enjoy your videos! I’ve been collecting since 4th grade when I teacher had us all make a collection for a program for our parents. Born and raised in Eastern NC. Now live in KDH NC. But go to Pine Island at least once a year. You have helped me so much with identifying shells while in the Sanibel area. Thank you again. Enjoy watching your videos so much! Maybe I’ll run in to you on my next trip, mid Sept. til Mid October. Best wishes!

[@SWFBeachLife]

If you think you see me, just yell - Hey beach friend! If I whip my head around you'll know it's me!

[@itzcoppy]

I was watching this on my phone…when you overturned that crown conch and the pea crab popped out I instinctively threw my phone and screamed. I thought I’d seen a spider on the screen 😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

LOL! Sorry about that! 🦀

[@KathyColorado1]

When you pick the critters up, I imagine those poor things must feel scared to death! Aliens are coming from space to observe me! ahhhh! 🤣🤣 Seriously, love watching every week! Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ilonamollema6467]

Dear Sharmon, That was a wonderful afternoon at the beach. I was wondering if that red and white cooler wasn't garbage as well. It stood there all the time. That would have made your scale go bananas.😂 The shells are stunning! It's so nice to say hi to some critters. The crown conches cleaned up great. 😍 Yes, people, please become a Patreon! It helps Sharmon, and you get to see cool stuff! My dear friend, I hope you have a fantastic week! Thank you so much for everything you do! ❤ Sending you love and a big hug, xoxo ❤, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

The red and white cooler was from some people that were fishing there on the beach. Believe me, had it been abandoned I would have taken it!! Funny how keeping track of garbage makes me want to remove even more 😂 And thank you for the Patreon push Ilona! This lady wants to make finding seashells her full-time job!! 🙏🏼

[@ilonamollema6467]

@SWFBeachLife Those fishermen would have been mad...😂 Of course, I'll give you a Patreon push. You deserve it!❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@ilonamollema6467 ❤️❤️❤️

[@lightwavz]

There's just something about Nutmegs. I am still a holdout for Lightning Whelks and Banded Tulips, but Nutmegs round out my Top 3. Hopefully, you'll offer some up through Etsy in the future and I will add them to my cool centerpiece.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Nutmegs are pretty super. I've been finding them a lot lately and I do try to incorporate them into the shell collections I sell when I have them 😃

[@jtb8155]

Love your videos, and love the tinies! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@gingermackeen5741]

Thanks for IDing the crown conch egg casings. Found some of those the other day and forgot to look them up. They're not as common as the others. Fun to watch those guys! They were everywhere in the mud! Surprised there weren't hermits in some of those. Lol another turrid!😊 Great seeing the skimmer video on my TV - much better than the phone!😁 Didn't know about the nesting issues. Saw hundreds of them one time at Lido Key during nesting season. Beach was marked off for them. Thanks Sharmon! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thanks for helping me show people how those fabulous birds skim. In my Florida Master Naturalist class, in one of our field trips to the beach, a woman over seeing nesting birds said she's watching the demise of some of these sea birds. If they don't have nesting places, they're done. That's why it's so important to keep dogs on leashes. Even a storm with a higher than normal tide can wash out the nests that are right on the sand. It's a real bummer but hopefully they will persevere! Nature can be amazing like that.

[@amyboggs766]

This is a beautiful area! A little sad I didn’t get to see the cleaned up crowns 💔

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sorry! I normally show them but I wanted to do something special for my Patreons.

[@amyboggs766]

@@SWFBeachLife 🫶

[@marisupinillos9262]

Hi Sharon, at what time you been there. I been there last Wednesday, and I did not find anything. The most beautiful shells that I find were in Marco Island. To me the best beach. ❤😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was there Wednesday the 22nd at low tide. I'm telling you - low tide definitely helps!

[@debbiejones6265]

Wait, you had a gaudi nautica in your had on that first scoop. lol. Sharm, when you were in crown conch territory and scanning via the cam, what were those things that looked liked bubble or things popping up/going down? I've never seen that. It's around the 14:14 mark. OMG, that crab scared the heck out of me. lol.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Fiddler crabs! I forgot they were all over the place trying to catch someone's attention. Ugh - next time I'll film them better and tell you what they are!

[@debbiejones6265]

So cool. 😄

[@christianmclaren3870]

Worms shells can be miss identified easily. If the worm shells are shiny inside, they are worm snails and a type of gastropod, but if they are dull inside then the shell belongs to actual worms (annelid tube worms).

[@elizabethhughes8081]

I love the hinged jewel boxes. Did you keep the jingle with both pieces attached? I loved it!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I didn't keep those but I have some in my collection that aren't as muddy 😉

[@alcyneidlinger7531]

Am in the Houston area...gonna be 104 towards the end of the week....need a beachy breeze near Lemon bay...hugs!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Oi that's hot! Stay cool and safe!

[@miriammacdermot5601]

Dear Sharmon, as usual you are one of the bright spots in my week. This week has been super hard because my 16 year old beagle Sundae crossed the rainbow bridge Friday morning. So letting my mind rest for a half hour while you took us all to the beach was a blessing. Thanks for teaching us about the 5 doves in the sand dollars. Those crown conchs were really spikey! Have a great week my friend. God bless.

[@debnordman1640]

So sorry you've lost Sundae. Sharmon's shelling videos are auch a calming respite. Sending you comfort! 💖

[@ilonamollema6467]

I'm so sorry for the loss of Sundae! Sending you love and comfort. ❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I'm so sorry to hear about Sundae. I know it's hard when we lose our pets but I hope time and the memories you have will help you heal ❤️

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

Hello, Beach Angel, sorry to be late to the show. Had a bit of something urgent to do. All's well now, at 11:31PM. Let's see what we shall see! By the way, I keep forgetting to comment on your lovely diamond anniversary band. It sparkles so brightly in the tropical sun! My anniversary band has rubies, as he said that my worth is far above rubies. Memories 😢. Aren't marginellas sort of related to cowries? Crown Conchs, Heaven in the Mud! There's the name for a book on those! Wow! That's a ginormous Crown Conch! I wonder how old he or she is? I love the beach time! It reminds me that somewhere in the world, there is a sea washing itself out on a beach. I love the skimmers, too! They're so amazing! Thanks for the doves, too! Lord knows the world needs peace! What a great way to end my day, with a video from you, dear friend! I pray that all your days are as peaceful and as much fun for you! Much love to all my beachy friends and to you, dear Beach Angel! The Lost Mermaid

[@debnordman1640]

Your comment about what your husband said about your worth being like rubies just teared me immediately up! 🥹 How beautiful & such a precious memory to hold.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope things in your part of the world are as good and peaceful as possible. I have your big shell by my pool so I think of you often!! ❤️

[@tracyriordan7011]

Hi Sharmon! I love jingle shells! ( : Scallops too, all kinds! ( : Lettered olives too! I agree...not enough sand dollars for me either! ( : Ohhhh crown coonch are awesome too! ( : You hit pay dirt today with all they crown conches you found! Yesss! ( : As always I had sooo a wonderful day with you. Sharmon! ( : Thank you so much for always taking us on your adventures!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for tagging along!

[@jantaylor2034]

Ahhh, Sharmon...I sure wish I'd known a long time ago the information that you gave tonight about the jingles. It took me a couple of years of collecting them (and I'd found a fair number of hinged ones) before I realized that there wasn't a corresponding outer shell on the other side of the bottom valve! I love so many shells, and even though they're pretty common, I do LOVE jingles!

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's funny that my favorite shell is one that is also very common, because there are other common shells that just don't appeal to me. It's interesting how that works! Jingles appeal to me, but I don't always pick them up. They're more of a, "while I'm down here I'll grab a few" type of shell 😂

[@lindaholder2222]

Hi Sharmon it's Tuesday at 3:00 and I'm going to the beach, ?do you ever dig for shells thank you as always for taking me wi t h you😊❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't typically dig for shells, but if I were going to, I'd look for a spot where I could see a bunch of half-buried shells.

[@lindsayhuff8813]

I absolutely love pen shells and wish you would just pick them up more often just so we could see them.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Interesting! I wonder why they don't appeal to me 🤷‍♀️

[@lindsayhuff8813]

@@SWFBeachLife for me I am attracted to the nacre. And how you can dremel the pen shells into shapes for jewelry.

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@lindsayhuff8813 I’m going to get serious about trying out my dremel!

[@janiebennett5645]

I'm probably wrong, but you sounded a bit stressed, or maybe your voice did. I hope things are well with you, Shar. It was a beautiful day at the beach, finding many varieties of shells... as you always do. The nature shots were awesome. Thank you for taking us with you, beautiful beach friend. 🏖❤

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was just getting over a cold and I know I sounded a little weird, but I'm all better now! Thank you for your concern beach friend!! 🙏🏼❤️

[@maranathajacobs1907]

That massive crown conch!! So cool to see them live like that. P.S. - Hope you are feeling better, sounds like you had or were getting over a cold.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you! Yes, I did get a nasty cold and I sounded terrible. By Friday it wasn't that bad - the Sunday video must go on!!

[@jen9721]

what is popping in and out at 14:05? They are everywhere.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Fiddler crabs! Sorry I didn't mention they were all over the place, waving their arms around looking to get some attention 😂

[@jeanneamato8278]

Do you have a touch of laryngitis? Hope your well soon.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I was just getting over a cold but the Sunday videos must go on!

[@lindajordan7481]

Love to beachcomb! Wondering, what do you do with all your finds?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I JUST made a video about my shell collection: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6fUaneAl6h9eqM

[@lindajordan7481]

I will check that out!!

[@DDSowersby]

I would love to find a crown conch! I’m in the Marco island area this week on vacation. Is there a place around here to find them like you did there at lovers key?? I enjoy your videos so much!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Someone just told me they found a bunch at Tigertail beach in Marco Island! They really can turn up anywhere but I do like checking the mud at Lovers Key.

[@marisupinillos9262]

OMG, I. Did not find any good sun-dollar, all were broken😢, there were two alive. Beautifull

[@jocelia4622]

Hello. Good Evening 🐚🐚Happy Shelling Sunday 🐚🐚

[@theresec6599]

If you see a group of skimmers by the water, please try to go around them. If you walk through them, it disturbs their nesting behaviors to the extent they might abandon the area.

[@artfx9]

HELLO!!! 🖤

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hello!!

[@marisupinillos9262]

Sharon, let me tell you about Sanibel, I forgot the repellent that you recommended and I have like 100 bites🤦🏽‍♀️😬😩

[@SWFBeachLife]

I went there and was almost eaten alive as well. I will share all next Sunday!

[@renahays7988]

Oh Sharmon, I can hear our conversation if we were to shell together ☺

[@poppypop8051]

yeeey a limpet, was so long time ago now :)

[@lezafreemont1863]

Do you use an app to time the tide?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I do, it's called Tides, it's free and I use it all the time! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZzTiXibmrpskLc

[@tammywood7514]

What's a good app to use to monitor the tide for seashelling?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I use a free app called Tides - I showed it in a previous episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZzTiXibmrpskLc

[@Victoria-zt7zy]

Are there any cowrie shells in your region?

[@SWFBeachLife]

Not here on the West Coast of Florida. Best place to find those in Florida is the East Coast and the keys.

[@JILLCritterologist]

Black Skimmers! ooh, now I almost want to fast forward through the video to get to them... almost. 🙃

[@SWFBeachLife]

Love them!!!

[@jeteye97]

First view! Woohoo!🎉

[@jantaylor2034]

Welcome!! You're going to love Sharmon and her weekly walks and all the neat things you'll learn about all those gorgeous shells!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@jeteye97]

@@jantaylor2034I know, we’re longtime Patreon supporters too. When we logged in there were zero views, so we were the first viewers this week. Tough target to hit with such a loyal audience.

[@tammywood7514]

Do you wear rubber boots in the muddy areas or just water shoes?

[@SWFBeachLife]

I live on the edge and I just wear my water shoes. It's pretty slippery.

[@carolledger8047]

Those crown chonks look fast for a snail.

[@SWFBeachLife]

They are pretty speedy for snails!

[@Wentletrap213]

A perfect mossy ark, especially if you find one that’s hinged, will have “moss” on it. Until I found a few at N. Topsail Beach in NC, I couldn’t figure out how they came up with the name.

[@SWFBeachLife]

A hinged mossy ark would be awesome. I've never seen a hinged one of those or a turkey wing.

[@Wentletrap213]

@@SWFBeachLife They are cool. Ive never seen a hinged turkey wing either. I’ve never seen a hinged jingle until this video. Great find!

[@jasminehelen8951]

Shelll identification is very hard, I have a few books old and new, and they don't have some of the shells I have in them.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Shell identification can be very difficult and it takes a lot of practice!

[@katherinejacques7340]

When you say bottom end of lovers key do you men south end

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sorry, yes, I mean the southern-most part of the island.

[@katherinejacques7340]

@@SWFBeachLife thank you. I can’t get my mind to Mke sense of this. I feel like the beach should be on the left if you were heading south. Normally I can follow you. But thanks for responding and for you great content. I am a big fan

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@katherinejacques7340 Being from NJ it took me a few years to change my brain around the ocean now is to my West, not East!

[@mary-de5kw]

It is a conch not a conk😊

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's conk, not con-ch 😉

[@OldExpendable]

Another hurricane is coming: Sara, possibly next Wed.

[@SWFBeachLife]

As long as it's not a Cat 4 barreling straight for me, I'm good. It think a lot of people on the coast may feel that way too.

[@williamthomson638]

So your subscribers can't see. I am gone.

[@JILLCritterologist]

FWIW, Sharmon's Patreon membership levels start at $1 per month. No other you tuber I subscribe to starts that low! Makes sense to me that she has some content for Patreon members only, and there's still a lovely video every Sunday if you are a subscriber but not a member.