What's on the beach? Florida beachcombing looking for sea shells, beach critters and more!

[@marleneo2581]

Living in the mid-west I appreciate your videos. I recently purchased a shell collection at an estate sale. Thanks to your videos I was able to identify most of them. There is a giant shell I'm still researching. Thank you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The shells are hard to figure out if you're not sure where they're from. You can try posting a photo on a shell collector Facebook group and hope that someone else might know what you have ☺️

[@lindsayschilling8707]

Wow, lucky you! 🐚 😎

[@ilonamollema6467]

Hi Sharmon, Congratulations with that albino prickly cockle! Another albino shell for the collection!😍 I really love all those critters, especially the little hermit crabs, they are so cute. I've been searching for that mystery shell from 16:10 but unfortunately I haven't found the name so far. And did you see that you missed a wentletrap at 4:36? 😱 it was on your left. I started screaming at the screen, but you didn't hear me. 😂 Never seen a fallen angel wing, that's so much fun when I'm on a beach walk with you; every time you find something new. So I'm very curious what you're going to find in next week episode. Can't wait! Your video's are really the highlight of my week. It takes my mind of for 30 minutes, no hospital, chemo and pain. I love every minute of it! Thank you so much for making these videos, and taking me and all your followers with you on your adventures! 💙 I hope you have a wonderful week, wishing you all the best! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona

[@SWFBeachLife]

Yes, you a bunch of other eagle eyes people saw that wentletrap. I didn't even see it when I was editing the video since I was so enamored with that little crab 😅 And someone helped me ID that one mystery shell as a beautiful crassatella. So excited to add another shell to the repertoire! And I'm happy to give you 30 minutes of restorative beach time. You just concentrate on fighting the good fight 💪🏻. I'm sending you hugs and sunshine and strength from Florida! 🌴🌊🐚❤️

[@roxiegs348]

Hi Ilona!! I'm a breast cancer survivor of almost 14 years. I wish I had had KZbin and this channel back then. How therapeutic it would have been. Hugs and prayers for your healing!

[@judywells4761]

I have been collecting beautiful shells on the south east coast for the last 50 years,thought I knew a fair amount,but since I have found your weekly video I am learning new information with every beach walk. ⛱️ so thanks very much, judy

[@SWFBeachLife]

Wow Judy! I can only imagine the collection you must have! We have a fantastic variety over here and since our surf doesn't pound the shells they way the surf on your coast does, a bunch of them arrive on the beach intact. If you have any East Coast spots you think I should check out I'm all ears! Thank you so for watching!

[@sallya.2412]

Another great beach day. A lot of good shells found. I learned the difference between a real Angel wing and a false one. Thank you for the beach time.

[@christineromana]

Awesome video! I love the pointy clam. The fallen angel wing was really cool to. Thank for the beach goodness again😊

[@cintiapollock2486]

I kinda like the dead trees too, they do make the beach look more interesting. My favorite critter was that little box crab so cute blowing bubbles at you aww he was kinda adorable.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Those little crabs are the cutest! Plus they're really pretty with their fancy leopard print shell. I love a good critter encounter!

[@karleenpage5979]

I absolutely loved this one! The living critters you find are amazing! You are so gentle with them and I love your explanations. Hugs from Virginia!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming along with me on my beach walk!

[@angelawasham1073]

Love your videos! Found your channel several weeks ago and have been watching all of your videos. I’ve learned so much from them. I’m a avid sheller on my yearly beach vacation. You have the best tips on cleaning and preserving shells. Have put many of them to use since I discovered your channel. The acid dip is the bomb for bleached out shells! I’ve revived many I thought were beyond saving. Thanks for your weekly videos!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! I share all the things I'm learning as I become more familiar with the critters and shells I find each week. I have another shell cleaning trick I want to try and I will definitely share if it works! Thanks so much for watching and coming along with me to the beach!

[@patembry6625]

I have never seen a live olive… what a great find. They look to be slimy like a slug. I would love to have an aquarium that I could keep some live shells in ,just to watch them. I know I can’t, just saying it would be fun to watch. 😢😮 You found a nice selection of shells on your walk!! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@michellegibbs2065]

Love all the live shells you found! Very cool.

[@katherineburton8953]

I’ve spent so many happy hours collecting shells all up and down Fort Myers Beach but especially love the south end past the pelican pier. Your videos make me miss Florida so much.

[@SWFBeachLife]

That's my favorite spot on the whole beach! I'm sorry I'm making you miss Florida but I am very happy you came along with me virtually!

[@lindarichie2585]

Wonderful day at the beach 🏝! That tiny tiny Hermie was so cute ! Love seeing all the creatures ! Thanks again for the beach time! See you on your next adventure!

[@SWFBeachLife]

As I was busy checking out that tiny hermie I missed a wentletrap! I have some eagle eye viewers - I never even saw it! I'll point it out next week, but in the meantime I hope you have a great week!

[@lindarichie2585]

@@SWFBeachLife seriously a wentletrap so sorry you missed that !

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@lindarichie2585 It happens. I'll get it next time!

[@dave4848]

I do love your weekly (video) lesson on shells and friends. I was wondering how to get onto Ft Meyers beach, where to park , beach access point, how far you walk and in which direction. Maybe in a previous video? Thank you for what you do. I always appreciate your wonder and excitement on your walks. It is easy to get caught up in your fun.

[@kozlinda]

yes! i'd like access info too!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I have a friend that allows me to park at the south end of FMB, so I don't review the parking situation as much since I kind of have a short cut. There is off-street parking down there on Gulf Drive and Flamingo, however there are only a few spots there. It's the trickiest parking of all the beaches I visit. I wish there were a big lot down there to park but I'm also kind of glad since it keeps the "crowds" to a minimum without great parking access.

[@sallylepley6199]

@@SWFBeachLife we are back home in IN after a wonderful four months at FM and did frequent walks on lots of the area beaches. There are lots of parking areas along FMB but they get filled up fast (especially during the crazy busy months) and the cost is $5 per hour. We love parking at Newton Beach or Bowditch Park but often times turned away since every space was full. I'm glad you have a great parking connection! And thank you for the FMB video, I'm a little homesick for a beachwalk!

[@annemariemayr3576]

Thank you for share with us your time, have a nice week..❤❤❤🥰👍🖐

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much! I hope you have a nice week too!

[@lindawellinghoff5432]

Love it when you find something new or unidentifiable. Loved the albino! Thanks so much

[@jamie6580]

Thank you for a lovely time at the beach! See you next week!☀️

[@judyfarmer2962]

Love walking along with you to find these beautiful shells.

[@artiejohnson703]

I love at the beginning of your videos the feisty Florida fighting conch. It is so cool to see how it whips his little arm around at you. Such a beautiful walk on the beach. ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

It's funny that some of the fighting conchs are content to just hang in their shell and others come out swinging! Either way I just adore them ❤️ Thank you for coming along with me to the beach!

[@MsTenaciousDae]

I bet that live banded tulip was tasting the delicious live olive you found earlier! 😜 I love all the different beaches you take us to!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think moon snails must be the most delicious ones out there - they very often have holes drilled in them 😂

[@heycarrieann]

That little crab in the beginning blowing bubbles made my night. He was so cute! (She?). And I didn't know that, about the mangroves. Fascinating!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I LOVE the mangroves. I learned a little bit more - the ones we see near the beach are usually the red mangroves. The black and white ones look a bit different so I'm on a quest to figure them out! Thanks for coming along with me to the beach!

[@annika8207]

Sittning here in Sweden 🇸🇪 and am in awe of all the beautiful shells you can find in Florida!!! 🥹 How I would LOVE to go there! Found your chanel only yesterday, but immediately joined the ”gang”! I’m learning a lot from you and write down the names of the shells you tell us about! Bye from 🇸🇪 🐚🦀🦪

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've always loved the beach, but I had no idea how amazing it is until I moved to Florida and started finding all the amazing treasures! I'm so lucky to live here and I thoroughly enjoy sharing all the things I'm learning along the way. Thanks for coming along with me all the way from Sweden!

[@annika8207]

@@SWFBeachLife I really appreciate how you do your videos and each one where you go to the beach is like you take us on a little mini holiday! 😊 I check out words that are new to me, and I’m thinking about buying a book about shells - any suggestions? Bye from 🇸🇪 🐚🦀🦪

[@tracyriordan7011]

Holy moly!! That FL Fighting Conch is amazing!! Wow!! It is sooo dark, vibrant orange inside!

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are so many irresistible things about those shells! The juvenile ones get me every time!

[@nickgreen455]

Beautiful beach, the color of those crabs are amazing

[@Original_Auburn]

I love when we get to see the live critters! They are so cute 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

My favorite days are the ones where there's a nice variety of shells and beach critters to say hi to!

[@dmcdaniel2009]

Awesome video Sharmon ! I LOVE MY BEACH TIME !!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@debbieosredkernelson13]

Love that albino prickly cockle - so pretty!! I'd like to know the name of that shell with the little stripes... if you find out maybe you can revisit that in a future video. I thought the fallen angel wing was so interesting. I've got a trip planned to Sanibel for May 27 - June 3, and I'm so excited to finally be getting back there after 3 long years!! I'm going to start reviewing my shell books to brush up on some of those less common ones and help me get my eye "tuned in" to spotting them. Do you give all your patreons a shout out or just some that give a certain amount? Can't wait till next week to see what else "we" find! These shelling videos have really helped me last (mentally) until I can get back down there. Happy shelling!

[@SWFBeachLife]

If I ever do figure out that little striped shell I will post an update. I do find it helpful to leaf through my shell book to see if there are other shells that are out there that I just haven't payed attention to yet. It's like a really fun studying session 😅 I hope you have a great time preparing for your trip and you find lots of souvenirs when you are here! And I have 3 levels of contributions for the Patreons - at the highest level your name gets posted to the video every week.

[@bobbyneal8913]

In 60s my gr mother lived on Miami beach, early am walks were amazing! I always brought shells from my visits. Great memories, ty.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Early morning beach walks are the best! What wonderful memories to have. Thanks so much for watching!

[@BeeCreativeWithPaper]

Hi Sharmon! We're in Sanibel this week and on the lookout for you! 😂 We were at Lighthouse Point earlier today and we got to film 4 dolphins and 1 manatee, right in front of hubby! Amazing shelling lastnight at Turner's Beach at Blind pass...the sand bars were fully exposed, 1st time we got to experience this here. Usually Turner Beach is very rough... heading there shortly. Love your videos, thanks for sharing!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a fantastic time while you're here and sounds like you're off to a good start! Enjoy that gorgeous island and I hope you find lots of souvenirs!

[@BeeCreativeWithPaper]

@@SWFBeachLife Thank you! Shelling has been amazing so far! We're off to Treasure Seekers tomorrow, a shelling excursion to one of the islands. God willing it doesn't get canceled (might be stormy tomorrow). 🥺😔 we've learned so much from you and you've helped us on where and how to search for treasures. Ooh! Found a beautiful huge alphabet cone and one small baby's ear today...two favorites! ❤️ Still on the hunt for a sand dollar (intact). I keep finding about a 25 cents' worth. 😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@BeeCreativeWithPaper Awesome on the alphabet cone and baby ear! Fingers crossed the tour goes on and you find a BUNCH of sand dollars!

[@marie-sophie4]

Beach time with you is my favourite time and I love every video to see the shells 🐚 the critters and the beautiful beaches. I just booked my next trip to Cuba in June so hopefully will be able to find a few treasures to put in my tiny but lovely sea shell collection. 🐚🏖🐠🦀

[@SWFBeachLife]

I've exchanged messages with someone who gets to look for shells in Cuba and oh my are they beautiful! I hope you find a whole bunch of great souvenirs to add to your collection!

[@marie-sophie4]

@@SWFBeachLife will definitely let you know if I find some good and interesting shells ! Thank you for teaching us all the names of the different kinds of shells now I will know what I find 🐚🐚🐚

[@annemariemayr3576]

The rocks with the hole inside are very interesting, the unicorn shells I love a lot. It could be interesting to have a museum for shells and things find on the beach, that comes from the sea. 👍😃❤🐚🍀🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

I don't have a museum, but boy I sure do have a shell collection!

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

Sooo many beautiful shells! 🐚

[@millabird]

Mystery shell - two shells that have that kind of shape are the Pointed Venus and the Beautiful Crassatella. The interior hinge/tooth area is beefier on the Crassatella, but I couldn’t get a good look. If you don’t have the book “Bivalve Seashells of Florida” by Trish Hartman, check it out - it’s a great book!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you. I just requested the book from my local library to see if it's one I need to buy. I do believe that mystery shell is indeed a beautiful crassatella. Looks just like the one on the Sanibel Shell Museum site even though the coloring is different. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@vickiesdouns6093]

Howdy and happy Monday. It was an awesome early beach walk for me this morning thru your video. 🙂 Very nice..thank you so much. I love how you take your time and are so patient with the critters.. The critters have beautiful painted bodies too. I didn't know that. That next video is going to be so cool... 🥰 Have a great week.

[@SWFBeachLife]

When I was a kid I wanted to be a vet, but advanced biology made me think otherwise. Now I get to find cool creatures and learn about them as I find them in their natural environment. I love sharing all the fun things I've learning about on these glorious beaches. I hope you have a great week too!

[@beckyh1369]

Great trip to the beach! Tinies and critters - love ‘em! I thought that albino prickly cockle was gorgeous! Also got to see shells i am unfamiliar with. I had a great time! Thank you!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for choosing to spend your time with me on the beach!

[@pearlanderson1913]

🐞Thanks! I can’t wait. 🐞

[@diannpowell1077]

I cannot believe how much I have learned by watching your channel ..so many shells I can identify! I actually get excited when I can name the shell before you tell us! Your one of the few who tell us what we're Looking at. Thank you bunches!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! I've learned a bunch, but there is still so much more to discover! We can learn together 😃

[@terrisimmers9784]

Love it. Thank you so much for taking me along. Love Terri Simmers

[@SWFBeachLife]

Hi Terri!!! Thank you for coming along with me on my beach walk!

[@sherrihero9260]

I loved this week's video can't wait until next week's video. I just enjoy watching you go and get any and all the shells that you can find

[@carrieeasley3995]

That albino is beautiful! I look forward to your videos every week! I miss the beach so I’m so happy to go with you every week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming along with me!

[@netamorton4832]

Thank you for sharing the beach and the wonderful shells!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@roxiegs348]

I love your videos. Thanks for taking me to the beach and teaching me about shells I thought were blah. I’m from Texas so those cockles seemed boring to me but you make it exciting. Now I miss the Gulf coast more than ever! Hugs from California!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I think the blah shells are starting to interest me - shoot, they all kinda do! I'm so lucky to live here and share what's on the beach. Thank you for coming along!

[@annemariemayr3576]

Another day, with a lot of great shells finding. I always thinking to be with you there to have a interesting view of see all there pic up what you mean that other can have..🥰❤🌹👍😃☺😂

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@donnaheard4185]

Another awesome haul Sharmon! Congrats on the first finds shells! It was interesting to see the different type of angel wing too! Another beautiful walk/day at the beach! Thanks for taking us along! Have a great week!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you Donna! I hope you have the best week ever! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tarasewell152]

You missed a wentletrap UL corner during the shot where you saw the little tiny hermit crab! @ 4:35. Haha FOMS!!!

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are 1000% correct! I totally missed the wentletrap due to that cute little hermit crab! Wish I could have seen both. You have great eye and FOMS is real!

[@chrisbgifford7387]

You found one of those cat's with extra toes and you don't have to feed it! I like the pointed Venus, looks like it is running through a worm hole and got distorted. The albino prickly cockle would be a great salt cellar. All you need to find is the tiny spoon and you are in the perfect state for that. All those retirees and resale shops.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The thrift stores down here are crazy good - I'll have to be on the lookout for a itty, bitty spoon 😂

[@julieannwozniak2264]

Loved the egg casings. Have only seen them from fresh water mussels and garden snails. I wondered about the trees....mangroves! Cool! Live in SW Pennsylvania. Last time I was in Florida was 1968, and I was a baby nerd.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sometimes the egg casings will dry up on the beach with the baby snails in them, so if you get lucky you might be able to see the itty, bitty tiny shells in there. I have found a few dried up ones (the ones that might survive I always put back in the water) so in a future video I will open them up so we can see what's inside. I used to make the trek to "the shore" from NJ and those beaches are nothing like we have down here!

[@kellyfinchum3200]

I love your videos . I am no longer able to travel. When I see and hear your videos I feel like I am in my happy place again. I also believe I can correctly identify a tulip shell. I love them too!. Thank you.

[@SWFBeachLife]

I love this! I'm so happy that you choose to spend some of your time with me at the beach 🌴🌊🐚 Thank you so much for watching!

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

Love the critters, love the mysterious shells...just love the beach! I also love watching the birds using the air currents to position themselves. We have the cormorants here in Wisconsin too (along with gulls, pelicans, terns, herons and skimmers, etc...). I love the birds!

[@SWFBeachLife]

When I heard our white pelicans (the 2nd largest US bird) migrate from up north down here in the winter I was gobsmacked. It makes sense though - I never really considered where the birds go in the summer. 🤔 Apparently the islands down here are also fantastic for bird watching. I love when I spy the roseate spoonbills!

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

@@SWFBeachLife Same here...when I moved to Wisconsin and saw the pelicans I was giddy with excitement to see a sea bird so far north. But we also get the humming birds in summer time that migrate from Mexico too so I guess (if you'll pardon the pun) the sky's the limit...Lol!

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@maggieslifeisawildride512 🤣🤣

[@SnowPink90]

What a beautiful day to be at the beach!! Love seeing all the little shells that you find and to see that really fierce hermit crab was so cool!! Can’t wait for next week. Thank you for teaching us along the way, I so enjoy it!! Thank you for a beautiful beach walk!! Have a great week!!😊🐬

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for the lovely comment! I hope you have a great week too!

[@bonnerdebbie]

I think the shell at 16:01 IS a Venus clam, but I don't know which of the over 400 species it is either. I just found your channel about a month ago, have been bad, only commented one other time. I have lived in NE Florida for almost 60 years including 20 in Ponte Vedra Beach and have a wall of shelves full of shells. I just want to say thank you, I have gone back and enjoyed almost ever video you posted and am impressed with how much you have learned and now pass on about the shells and critters you find. Thanks again, keep up the good work. BTW, I think the first shell you questioned was an oyster drill too!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I can only imagine the fantastic collection you must have! I am having a great time learning about the beaches, the critters and all the fabulous shells that decorate our beaches down here. Thank you so much for watching. I can't wait to see what else I'm going to find and learn about. The beach never disappoints!

[@pattyvincent-wagoner174]

Great beach time today! I love the mangroves on the beach. I’m always looking for shells but now when I get to the coast, I’m hunting dolphins!thanks for the trip!❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

I had an AMAZiNG dolphin experience on a recent shelling trip. I'll be sharing in a few weeks! Thank you so much for watching!

[@giddygumkins9453]

Beachy goodness!!!

[@caroljayne8870]

Critters, shells and lessions...THANKS !!

[@tinaharbit1806]

That old pier …. I have a photo of me at those and I absolutely love that beach!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Me too! There is ALWAYS something there to appreciate!

[@babigrl38]

Awesome score of shells

[@cattoy4]

i know i've said this before but i'll say it again i LOVE your voice! yeah i know you've got the accent but i find it so soothing and comforting. look forward to each sunday walk like i did waiting for the sunday comics.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Aww - thank you so much. My voice is giving me away! I was on a shell tour recently and I was recognized by my voice 😃 Thank you so much for coming along with me on my beach walks!

[@captgray2000]

I live in upstate New York near the Delaware River and many brooks but I miss the ocean on Long Island and I appreciate your videos. Thanks.

[@bethstelter990]

Love your beach walks! I always learn something. Beautiful shells!

[@gailreineke7186]

Enjoy your videos. I’ve learned so much about the different shells and critters

[@patifagan6774]

Just love Sundays. Especially when you post a video,really enjoy them

[@SWFBeachLife]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@denisem6754]

YES!!! Tampa Turrid, I just discovered them in January 2021, managed to get two plus one in April 2021. I display them with my few Wentletraps and they are gorgeous. Great variety of little shells this week. I especially enjoyed the different Angel Wngs, wonderful to see them in one video. Thank you for another fabulous beach walk!

[@SWFBeachLife]

The smaller shells are so much harder to ID, but boy when you do it's pretty fun! I'm hoping to hone my tiny skills and I definitely need more practice. I missed a wentletrap that quite a few other people spotted around 4:36. Oy!

[@denisem6754]

@@SWFBeachLife Oh boy, I had to go take another look and it was a beauty too! A few other great little treasures in that shot as well.

[@lesamonroe2355]

As always had a great time watching your video thank you very much for taking us along

[@judykuyers3194]

Love watching your video's! It was great to shell your area this past March. Spring is late here in Michigan so this really makes my day! Thanks for all you do!

[@patwillis962]

Bittersweet? I love how you share all your knowledge❣️. Just sad that I have to wait another week😀

[@SWFBeachLife]

I can hear the collective groans when I have to split the visits up but I didn't want to not share anything and there were so many fun things that I found! I'm hoping one of these days to be able to share more content!

[@pennyskelly8657]

Thanks for another great day at the beach I liked the rocks they were fun to see

[@amynovitski2659]

Thanks again for such great videos. I look forward to shelling and beach time every week. Someday I hope to get down there again and use all that I am learning from these videos. 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope one of these days you're able to make the trip too! And while you're waiting thank you for coming along with me!

[@slvihelenevorrenaasand7835]

Thank you again for your beautiful beach walk. It was exiting to see that cormorant. That bird also lives here in Northern Norway, here we call it Skarv. My dad one’s took a picture of one while it stood there and dried it’s wings… And also existing to see all the tinis you found and that beautiful albino Pricly cockle so gorgeous. I really look forward to the next beach walk❣️Thank you Sharmon

[@SWFBeachLife]

Fascinating about the cormorant! I know lots of the birds that live here also reside in other parts of the world but I didn't consider just how far away some may live. Thank you for sharing that! I'm getting a bit more interested in those tiny shells so I'll be hunting them down this summer while the larger shells are hiding!

[@ariella3284]

I love your videos! I also absolutely love the fact that you took a trip through the everglade mangrove. The everglades is my favorite place on earth. Try going on a clear night. The amount of stars you see is amazing! Also, surprisingly you can find big and beautiful apple snail shells all over and purplely clam shells by the canals.

[@SWFBeachLife]

The day we went to the Everglades boat ride was absolutely gorgeous. Big, white puffy clouds and the water was like glass so it reflected the clouds - it was so pretty! And I know a spot to get apple snails near where I live so in the dry season I can get 100's of them! I already have so many I don't need to find any more 😅

[@ariella3284]

@@SWFBeachLife you're so lucky! Im in fort Lauderdale and there arent any apple snail shells here, but I do enjoy the everglades and finding things there too 💚💚

[@marybeth6272]

Loved the video. Really pretty albino shell. So relaxing. Thank you 🥰

[@SWFBeachLife]

You’re welcome 😊

[@carolmusso7767]

This is my favorite part of my week! Thank you so much! ❤️🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@lisasaxon7828]

Great to see all your collections this time. That beach/waves looks tame compared to our Perth beaches, not very often are ours calm, usually pretty rough/ xxx

[@lindsayschilling8707]

OH BOY! "Let's go to the beach"! 😃

[@carolmathis6084]

Those living critters are as beautiful as the shells they create. I am so happy to watch your channel. I am still learning; I've bought a couple shell books. I'm far from the beach, but you transport me. Thank you! P.S. there's so much that's special about this walk- mangroves, hag stones, birds...

[@SWFBeachLife]

I really want to become a Florida Master Naturalist. I was all ready to take classes then COVID, work and other things get in the way. I do hope to complete the courses eventually so I can share even more goodness from the beach. Thank you for coming along with me!

[@carolmathis6084]

That would be fabulous! I think you have a natural interesting and pleasing manner of sharing information. A true teacher!

[@nancycross2228]

What a fantastic day ! Thank you !!

[@kathycox6420]

Thanks for your beach walk. Nice finds, can’t wait til next week!

[@elaineberger879]

Beautiful walk!

[@kathykeller9652]

I thought the turkey wing was very pretty. It had great color.

[@robertabessey7990]

I absolutely love the live creatures. Thank you so much for sharing. Love your videos. Is that little shell a bitter sweet clam shell? Not sure but I've seen other shellers call them that.

[@SWFBeachLife]

We get them every once in a while but that shell was a little pointy - another sheller helped me out. I'll share the update on what it is next week!

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Hi. I love your beach walks. Could you sometime show us the difference between a Florida fighting conch and a crowned conch. They seem so similar to me. Thanks.

[@SWFBeachLife]

Sure thing! One hint I'll give you is the Florida Fighting Conchs are a whole lot easier to find!

[@mollygirl2071]

What a perfect day! Thanks for another wonderful video! I’m headed down there tomorrow. I can’t wait

[@SWFBeachLife]

I hope you have a fantastic time while you're here!

[@pamthomes9022]

The gray hag rock looks like a fish to me! Cool find!

[@suelarivee385]

Great beach day thank you

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@Truthwillprevail-n3v]

Another great walk! Thank you ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so welcome!

[@dawnwilkinson8717]

Wonderful, thank you for sharing. 🌊

[@SWFBeachLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@scruffysmommy]

I am fairly new to your channel. I have learned so much from you about shells...birds and plants. I live in Southern California (no where near the beach) but the next time I get out that way it will be interesting what I will find. I also find your videos very relaxing. Thank you again.

[@SWFBeachLife]

You are so very welcome! The beaches down here are nothing like I've ever experienced before. There are so many things to discover. I hope one day you are able to make the trip and find some of your own goodies!

[@cerenagray7276]

Hello, I never miss one of your video's!😊well I try not to. I love going with you sea shelling every Sunday. 🐚

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you for coming along with me!

[@judyulrich2195]

I have been thinking that when find a shell with a drill hole it would be neat to add a crystal to it and make it into a piece of jewelry. I think it would be pretty.

[@SWFBeachLife]

My husband has done that! It is nice to see a little "bling" on the shells.

[@christinekline5963]

Hello! I noticed that at 4:41 if you look on the left side you can see a wentletrap! I watched this video last week and I did not notice this until now.

[@SWFBeachLife]

You have a great eye! Quite a few people spotted that when I did not. Now I really need to find one!!!

[@aristeavakrinagreece]

Πόσο όμορφα είναι! Νασαι καλά κορίτσι μου για όλα όσα μας δείχνεις!

[@SWFBeachLife]

Σε ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ! Μου αρέσει να μοιράζομαι αυτές τις όμορφες παραλίες και όλα τα άλλα πράγματα που βρίσκω!

[@basvanderwerff2725]

such a great variety over there in shells!

[@SWFBeachLife]

I might be biased, but I think we have THE BEST shells in the whole USA here! 🐚

[@basvanderwerff2725]

@@SWFBeachLife nah not bias it facts!

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@basvanderwerff2725 😃

[@laurahunter1690]

Look forward to your weekly episodes each Sunday

[@gingermackeen5741]

You really are a "shell whisperer"! They love you!😊 Congrats on the fallen AW! My guess on the mystery shell at 16m is a spectral bittersweet. The shape is a bit more pointed, but that might just be an anomaly. We get a lot of beautiful buttercups here. Some are really brilliant. 2 albino PC's the same day!!😁 Good catch on the blood ark! I've probably seen them and didn't pay much attention... Love "Morse code"!😂 Looking forward to next week! xxoo

[@SWFBeachLife]

There are a few more arks I've kind of been looking for - the eared ark, the incongruous ark and the transverse ark. Happy to have finally found a blood ark and crazy that these silly shells all look so similar! And the mystery shell is a beautiful crassatella. I can't wait to find other mystery shells as well as some of the more common ones I can't seem to find! Hope you have a fantastic week!

[@elainestevenson1886]

Just love all the little critters 🦀🐚

[@estherkissel3471]

Went to Blind Pass but only made it half way to the inlet. Did find some cool stuff anyway. Ty for another great video!

[@lmlmaidenlml8641]

As you picked up that wittle hermit crab on the top left.... was a wentle trap.... dangggg

[@SWFBeachLife]

Good eye!! Yup - I totally missed that wentletrap due to that cute little hermit crab. Next time 🤞🏻

[@lmlmaidenlml8641]

@@SWFBeachLife my heart sank for you but hey critters are a plus too

[@SWFBeachLife]

@@lmlmaidenlml8641 Ah, it's happened before and it may happen again. But I'm sure going to try to avoid missing them in the future!

[@queenmakesamess473]

Thank you!

[@tammylovejoy7508]

I truly look forward to your Sunday video. Just love them. ❤️

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you so much for coming along with me!

[@patembry6625]

Yea on the small shells!!

[@mariejung73]

Loved the new shells...💜

[@debblair5761]

Awesome finds

[@SWFBeachLife]

Thank you!