What it's like to collect shells in Southeast Florida!

Thinking about shell collecting in Southeast Florida? Check out this episode!

[@FloridaShellingFanatics]

East coast shelling brings in some very unique shells!! 💯 Thank you for sharing.

[@myunknownland9272]

Great view of water. Thanks for the trip.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@barbridingsTheResinator]

Stunning finds!!

[@lindaholder2222]

Thank you so much for taking me with you today ❤😊

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@christinerowe8951]

So peaceful thank you for taking as along.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@nikoletastavropoulou5515]

There are so many beautiful shells 🥰.

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

beautiful video and beautiful shell finds. I really liked the first good Lettered Olive you found. The pattern on it seemed different from most olives, very pretty. Thank you for sharing with us. 😃😃😃 Your videos always make me smile.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@sheilaholden8467]

Thank you Brian for picking such beautiful beaches to shell. Absolutely love your videos. You picked the right colored shirt for the first part of this video. When my sister and I got to go to the beach and we see the birds fly by we would call UT a fly by. Good memories. Thank you again Brian. I really needed this.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I truly appreciate your great feedback, and thank you so much for watching!

[@saraclark8611]

That water takes my breath away every time! Shells or no shells those beaches are heavenly! Shocked to see all those crowns very cool! Thank you for the beach walk!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@kathyjund7212]

From one beautiful beach to another.. the water and sounds of the beach singing wad spectacular!

[@williamthomson638]

I really enjoy the brown shell with the turquoise stripes. Never seen one with those colors.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

This one was super cool to find! I honestly have no idea how that type of banding would occur on a shell... Thanks for watching!

[@Dylansmom1993]

Thank you for sharing your shelling adventures!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much, shelling friend. I truly appreciate your contribution to this channel! 💙💙💙

[@paulettenewton3370]

Oh nice finds 😊 glad I found you through SWF Beach life. Love your videos ❤

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you oh so much for watching!

[@MrsFazz68]

I live for your vlogs, I really do! The calmness, the gorgeous shells (which are my biggest passion), my favorite locations and the clarity that you bring to my day, thank you ❤ I’m in Maine in September and have allocated some time for shelling, would you be a darling and recommend where to go around the Portland area at all 😊😊

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! I just released an episode about shelling in Maine where I outline some of the great spots to shell in southern Maine - please check this out! Thank you so much for watching!

[@MrsFazz68]

@@solaceinshelling6552 already did my luv and the info was priceless 😘

[@drdrew3]

All 3 of those beaches are hit and miss propositions. You are either really really lucky or good editing over several trips. Either way thanks for another great video

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! Yes, the Hutchinson Island portion was filmed in April of this year. The Blowing Rocks, and Hobe Sound segments were filmed last August. The B-roll at the beginning is an amalgamation of other shelling trips throughout SE Florida over the past few years. Shelling here is quite hit or miss from my experience, and I would say that I definitely was a little luckier at Hutchinson Island. Interestingly enough, I have another Hutchinson Island episode where I found even more variety - I'll release that sometime in the near future. Thanks as always for watching! 💙

[@pamthomes9022]

Love those limpets

[@debblair5761]

Awesome shells but more importantly the water was a beautiful blue.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@DebbyCastrillo]

Thanks for sharing! That water is just gorgeous! You always find shells no matter where you are !! Maine to Florida!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you for watching!

[@moduleselect]

Went to blowing rocks yesterday and there were No Shells whatsoever. There was a huge shelf of sand and the water was crazy even at low tide. Walked and walked the beach and found nothing. The rock formations are covered by sand so not sure when you filmed this. I had good luck at Juno fortunately so my east coast tromp was not a total bust! The beach is always changing!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend! The Blowing Rocks portion of this episode was filmed in August of last year. This spot can often be quite hit or miss, but I know some folks who go here frequently and find really great treasures! Good shelling can never be guaranteed, but I think the best time to go would be low tide, and earlier in the day before the crowd arrives. Thanks so much for watching!

[@moduleselect]

@@solaceinshelling6552 I appreciate your videos and the location suggestions I am trying to shell in new places outside of SWFL. Your videos have been really helpful! Thanks!

[@suzannebraden9671]

Great share...beautiful waters and colorful shells. Thanks for the journey

[@TheMintyMelon]

Love zooming in and pausing on my ipad to linger over these beauties… Especially loved the Turkey Wing and the Sundial among many others, but can you tell me the name of the shell that was quite small with wide and deep ridges at 13:09..It almost looked like a shard of a bigger shell…So mysterious looking…I was fascinated by it.? Thank you Brian ..🤗❤️👍!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thanks for watching!

[@sidney3949]

Love your channel. You inspire me. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Thank you so much for watching! 💙

[@dianesalvato3078]

Thanks, Brian! Perfect timing on your video. Blowing Rocks is on my list to explore this week.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, I hope you have an amazing time shelling! Thanks for watching!

[@dianesalvato3078]

@@solaceinshelling6552 I did!

[@TheMintyMelon]

Love zooming in and pausing on my ipad to linger over these beauties… Especially loved the Turkey Wing and the Sundial among many others, but can you tell me the name of the shell that was quite small with wide and deep ridges at 13:09..It almost looked like a shard of a bigger shell…So mysterious looking…I was fascinated by it.? Thank you Brian ..🤗❤️👍!

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, this shell is called an Imperial Venus Clam. Thank you for watching!

[@TheMintyMelon]

@@solaceinshelling6552 What a wonderful name…Thank you.🤗🌹!

[@shine7717]

Your voice sounds very different on the introduction , is it AI I wonder ....your my favourite sheller many thanks 😊

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi friend, interesting observation! I normally use a dedicated studio mic to record intros when I feature them in my content. I was staying at my family's in Maine this week and did not have access to my usual studio mic so I had to improvise and use a different microphone - definitely not AI, lol. Thank you so much for watching!

[@user-mp2xh6lh9f]

Thank you for all the shelling experiences. I am usually in the Stuart area in February and have a tough time finding shells. May I ask when this video was filmed?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hi! The portion at Blowing Rocks, and Hobe Sound was filmed in August of 2023, and the portion at Hutchinson Island was filmed this past April. The clips at the beginning, in the intro are from various locations throughout SE Florida over the past few years. Thanks so much for watching!

[@user-mp2xh6lh9f]

Thank you for the reply! I love to shell and you help me enjoy that even when the snow is falling outside.

[@donnaschimmelpfennig3447]

Thank you for sharing! Enjoy your videos. This maybe off topic but when i bleach my shells they seem to fell chalky when i rinse them, any ideas?

[@drdrew3]

Chalky shells have a calcium deposits that are easily removed with a quick muriatic acid dip. Save the chlorine for removing barnacles and green algae

[@solaceinshelling6552]

I just released an episode on Maine shelling where I discuss cleaning shells with bleach! Bleach is great at removing "gunk" - sometimes after a bleach soak, you'll have to use a small tool to remove any lingering gunk, but the bleach helps to dissolve, and loosen everything up. Thanks for watching!

[@brendagroff8478]

Are there any other kinds of crown conchs? These look different from the other places in Florida.

[@drdrew3]

These are heavily surf worn and missing their thorny knuckles. They mostly originate in the mud flats of the Indian River Lagoon. By the time they make it to the beach they’ve lost their colors and become smooth

[@brendagroff8478]

​@@drdrew3The colors look different. I actually like them more.

[@solaceinshelling6552]

@drdrew3 answered this question nicely here 💛 There are different species of Crown Conch, but only one primary species is present in Florida, the Florida Crown Conch, also know as the King's Crown Conch. I think there may also be sub-species present, particularly in the Keys Reef Tract, but I am not as versed in identifying these nuanced differences. My friend, Dr. Ed Petuch has written some great, and informative literature on detailed variations of mollusc species found in Florida including the Crown Conch. One such piece of literature that I have in my collection can be found here: browardshellclub.org/2012/03/03/petuch-sargent-publish-rare-and-unusual-shells-of-south-florida/ Thanks so much for watching!

[@creativedesignerelyse]

Where on Hutchinson Island are you shelling?

[@solaceinshelling6552]

Hello, I was at Walton Rocks - I think it's also known as dog beach. Thanks for watching!