I Found a Super Rare Shell! And the Most Beautiful Sea Shells I've Found on the Same Day.

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  • I found a super rare shell! This shell is so super rare that I had never seen it so I was excited to get home and figure out what it was. What’s crazy is I found 3 other really beautiful specimens on the same day!
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  • @Justfollowthecrumbs
    @Justfollowthecrumbs Před 2 lety +87

    I don’t think I would ever be bored there, such a beautiful array of shells, I’d be like a kid in a candy store. Thanks for letting me tag along.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +5

      I would never be bored there either! The view, the shells - it's truly a magical place!

    • @lmae989
      @lmae989 Před rokem +2

      I spent a week at Sanibel Island. The shells are insane there and every where. I brought a bunch home. And by bunch I meant several hundred. ❤

    • @janfrench8985
      @janfrench8985 Před rokem

      ​@@SWFBeachLife how wonderful to be able to find such lovely shells l over to collect them too here in australia

  • @joyceedwards3336
    @joyceedwards3336 Před 2 lety +34

    I can’t get over how you pass up the large shells! 😁

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +10

      It takes lots and lots of self control 😅

    • @cmnr8487
      @cmnr8487 Před rokem +5

      @@SWFBeachLife I think people would buy them, like on ebay or etsy, I know I would. I'm in MO and don't have access to shells.

    • @ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags
      @ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags Před rokem +1

      @@SWFBeachLife maybe one of these days I’ll get to that spot and get the ones she left behind!

  • @arthurjones9580
    @arthurjones9580 Před 2 lety +45

    I want to tell you that your channel has taken over me and my wife's TV time! We're shell fanatics having spent 35 years in San Diego! We pretty much were at the beach snorkeling for shells multiple times a week. We have been land locked in Utah for 7 years so your weekly shows sustain us!!! Thanks!!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +6

      You are so very welcome! I can't get enough of the beaches and creatures and shells and scenery - I absolutely love living here and I love sharing all the amazing mini-adventures to go on. I can't wait to see what else I'm going to find! Thank so much for coming along with me!

  • @cazee100
    @cazee100 Před 2 lety +33

    Oh my goodness what beautiful finds. Kice Kice baby!! Love the true tulip, what a colour. Stay safe x

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +2

      Kice was kind again! I'm so curious as to whether the shells will stick around all year. I guess I'm going to find out! Hope all is well by you! ❤️

  • @kathypirok-klein3413
    @kathypirok-klein3413 Před 2 lety +3

    Shelling is definitely addicting along with sea glass and sharks teeth. You’re always looking for that different special shell, that large shark tooth…dam you, now you got me craving for a beach. Guess I’ll just have to go back to working on my shell art project in the basement and put on some beach wave sounds.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Sorry!! If it's any consolation I don't get to go as often as I'd like but I'm pretty dang lucky to live so close to so many beaches!

  • @tonimccoy1115
    @tonimccoy1115 Před 2 lety +21

    Brand new to your channel - I'm in love!!
    This island is now on my bucket list 💗 Your enthusiasm and child-like wonder reminds me of days gone by, picking up shells as a kid growing up in San Diego and then after moving to the Gulf Coast in my 20's. I think it's time to re-visit my childhood for some pure joy!! Low tide is in 3hrs!!!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +3

      Welcome aboard! I was thinking yesterday I'm glad I didn't grow up here. I might have gotten used to the gorgeous water views, islands, beaches, shells, etc. I still love everything about Florida and I'll never stop being grateful that I live where I do. It's too pretty to not share! I hope you find lots of goodies at low tide!

  • @kimberleykimsmithstaff1758
    @kimberleykimsmithstaff1758 Před 2 lety +39

    I absolutely love All of your shelling adventures and look forward to a new video each week, but I think this is my very favorite! I love how excited you get and you teach us so much. Amazing finds for sure! That true tulip is gorgeous and so excited for you on the banded cone!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +8

      I am SO animated - you should see me flapping my hands around and the faces I make while doing the voice over for my videos. 😅 I'm one lucky gal and I love sharing my beach visits so other people can enjoy them too. I am beyond excited about that cone. I'm going to enter it in the Sanibel Shell Show next year!

    • @Someonewhoruns
      @Someonewhoruns Před 2 lety +8

      @@SWFBeachLife i was going to ask! OOOOooo if you enter it, could you maybe vlog the shell show and tell us how the shell does?????

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      @@Someonewhoruns I will!

  • @debslee3165
    @debslee3165 Před 2 lety

    This video made me cry. My grandmother moved to Longboat Key in 1964. She taught me how to shell. Many mornings up before dawn to catch the tides, wading to find the big Welks! I have jars and jars of beautiful shells which mean more than anything else she left me. Still shell when I can. Thanks again. I have a set of all you found in miniature smaller than my pinkie nail.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I'm sorry the video made you cry, but I'm glad you have wonderful collections of beautiful shells to remember your grandmother by. I don't have a miniature collection yet, but it sounds like a great way to save room and still collect those beautiful shells! 🐚

    • @debslee3165
      @debslee3165 Před 2 lety

      @@SWFBeachLife happy tears!! We used to make a couple a year displaying them in a large long clam like shell that had both half connected.
      I am talking tiny tiny shells.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      @@debslee3165 I've found shells the size of a grain of rice! Those suckers are hard to collect but I'm starting to gain more interest in them!

  • @signeknudsen8513
    @signeknudsen8513 Před 2 lety +6

    Absolutley stunning location and shells. I love how you identify the shells each time. It's like learning a language - repeat something often enough and eventually it sticks. I have learned so much from you while you enjoying time on the beach. Great editing as well.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so very much! I am truly blessed to live in such a fantastic part of the country and be able to share my experiences. Thank you for coming along with me!

  • @blondinizer4057
    @blondinizer4057 Před 2 lety +14

    This video is just what I needed on this gray, snowy day. Thank you! ❤️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +2

      You are so welcome!

    • @lindsayschilling8707
      @lindsayschilling8707 Před 2 lety +4

      I find it amazing how a video of shell hunting, the ocean views and sounds, can have such a wonderful effect on the viewer! It's almost like being there! I find these vids so calming & relaxing. I grew up on the ocean, so it doesn't take much for these fab videos to grab me and plunk me right down on these gorgeous shell covered beaches! 😍

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      @@lindsayschilling8707 LOVE THIS!!

  • @rcjcough4636
    @rcjcough4636 Před 2 lety +5

    Love that gorgeous rare cone and that true tulip. Fantastic finds. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @romysilvester3404
    @romysilvester3404 Před 2 lety +14

    I just love your shelling finds. I loved doing this for the better part of my life. Not able now due to some annoying med problems. Guess I have to live thru you which is soooooooo fun for me now. I just about lose my mind when I see what's hiding beneath. Thanks so much for taking me along. I will look forward to our next meet on Sunday. Romy

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +6

      Hi Romy! I'm glad I can get you to the beach "virtually" and show you all the neat things I have the good fortune to find. Some of the places I visit are just so beautiful and I'm so grateful that I can share with other people who enjoy the hunt! 🐚

  • @northernsky1506
    @northernsky1506 Před 2 lety +10

    This was one shell of a video!!!! So many AmaZinG finds! 🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      It was a spectacular day to be out there!

  • @digi6256
    @digi6256 Před 2 lety +12

    Your videos allow me to be close to what I love and dream off. Alberta, Canada is a land locked province and I am far away from ocean, so the water, sound of waves, sun and beautiful shells that you allow us to see it’s truly a remarkable gift. Thank you for that, with lots of hugs - Dana

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for choosing to spend your time with me at the beach! I know it's not the same thing, but I sure do love sharing these beaches and all the wonderful experiences I have looking for beach treasure. I'm glad I can give you a little beach time when you need it 😃

  • @beckyh1369
    @beckyh1369 Před 2 lety +3

    Truly a wonderful trip to the beach! I absolutely loved those gorgeous cones! That true tulip was amazing! Thank you so much for taking me shelling on Kice!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      You are so very welcome! Thank you for coming along with me!

  • @sharihere8809
    @sharihere8809 Před 2 lety +2

    I have two huge jars of shells my mom collected at Daytona Beach in 1932 when she first moved there. So many interesting shells amongst the practically fossilized fish or whatever they are. They have never been cleaned up and now you have sparked my interest! Thank you!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      You are so welcome! Maybe you have some really good treasures in there!

    • @dwalsh8628
      @dwalsh8628 Před 2 lety +2

      You have a treasure chest/bottles of beauty there! A suggestion if I may: you might someday consider putting some favorites in a shadow box frame for hanging on a wall. Then you can admire them at will and make your friends jealous.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      @@dwalsh8628 Plus you could still see them. I do have a crummy plastic box I keep some specimens in for easy access. I like the shadowbox idea - thank you!

    • @valeriealvis7740
      @valeriealvis7740 Před rokem

      @@SWFBeachLife I created an ocean scene above my kitchen sink using life-like stickers and hung shells up with thumb tacks! They stay up there and you can’t see the tacks! The wall is white like the sand so it looks pretty cool!
      Everything in my whole apartment is ocean stuff!
      Shells, fish, turtles,dolphins etc. Palm trees and boats, bubble lamps etc. Until I can get back to Florida it all helps me get by lol. It will all decorate my place down there when I come back 😁👍🏻

  • @carolmusso7767
    @carolmusso7767 Před 2 lety +10

    This was so exciting and yet relaxing! You found some gorgeous shells. Thank you! ❤️🐚

  • @jeanepilgrim4926
    @jeanepilgrim4926 Před 2 lety +3

    I love all the beautiful shells you found! Thanks for making the trip to Kice Island! I think I was as excited as you were finding all the beauties.

  • @lindaeshbach6494
    @lindaeshbach6494 Před 2 lety

    I just wanted to thank you so much h for your videos. I love in Pennsylvania and our family use to rent a cabin in August in New Jersey. I live the beach, it's sounds the shells, the sea.gulls. I was one of those people who fed seagulls but I always tried to do it away from people. I use to love the beach in the late afternoon when most people were leaving and it seemed so calm. We don't go anymore everyones kids are older doing their own thing, but I miss it. Whenever you give us beach ti.e I close my eyes and listen and I'm transported back to those days. I THANK YOU FOR that. I would love to go to south west Flordi some time it looks spectacular. I don't FIL never did so maybe after.my husband retires. But until then I've found your channel and live it immensely. God Bless and may you keep shelling for.many many more years, I'll be watching.

    • @lindaeshbach6494
      @lindaeshbach6494 Před 2 lety

      Sorry for spelling errors

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      I'm so glad I can "transport" you to the place you love. I know not everyone has the opportunity to come here to SWFL so I'm glad I can share the amazing things I get to see while I'm out exploring. Thank you so much for the note and thank you very much for coming along with me!

  • @linasahlin2590
    @linasahlin2590 Před 2 lety +8

    What an amazing beach day! Congratulations on all your beautiful finds and especially that gorgeous banded cone! This was such a lovely video. It transported me from the cold grey day I’ve had today to a beautiful sunny place. Thank you! ❤️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      You are so very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to come along with me!

  • @podrosie5059
    @podrosie5059 Před 2 lety +3

    This is the first video I've ever watched on finding shells. It is really interesting. I recently moved to SC and my yard is very full of sand. There are these white small cone-like shells in my yard. I haven't had time to research this area but it must have been oceanfront at one time. I can't believe the sand and shells.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      I moved here from NJ so it's weird for me too that I dig a little and hit sand! I've only lived here a little over 2 years and we wanted to be close to the beach. Then I started getting interested in the things I found on the beach. Then I needed to share and I started my. CZcams channel. It's such a fun, healthy "obsession" and I am having a great time sharing these amazing locations!

  • @kims4529
    @kims4529 Před 2 lety +7

    Spectacular finds!! Congrats on your special cone! My faves of the day were the true tulip and the very colorful gaudy nauticas.

  • @denisem6754
    @denisem6754 Před 2 lety +2

    What a fantastic trip to Kice you had! All of the shells were beautiful but the cone was stunning! Those few gaudy nauticas with the super dark markings and the bright red tulip were gorgeous! Wow!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I knoooow! To find so many fantastic shells in one day was really amazing. I'm so lucky!!!!

  • @janetpullen5210
    @janetpullen5210 Před 2 lety +1

    I can’t believe the banded cone is exquisite. What a find so perfect

  • @carolmathis6084
    @carolmathis6084 Před 2 lety +4

    Oh, so happy you found the special shells! I always hope you find a junonia or huge conch, but it's fabulous you found something more rare. The golden banded cone, red true tulip and gaudi moon snails are beautiful!
    I like it that you show us how they clean up; that was a fun glimpse of your shell 'play station.'

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      I have been hoping for that elusive junonia, but I'll just have to keep looking. Oh my gosh the shells this day were out of this world. It was SUCH a fun trip. Thank you for letting me share it with you!

  • @chriswhittington294
    @chriswhittington294 Před 2 lety +16

    Oh my, you are a kindred spirit!
    I love shelling in SW Florida. Such beautiful finds and I get to learn their names, I usually name them my own made up names! 😁
    You helped transport me from sleeting, chilly Ohio to the beautiful beaches of SW Florida.
    Thank you! ❤

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +2

      You are so very welcome. I'm sure at some point I'll start giving the shells a nickname just to entertain myself. I'm glad I could get you to the beach! 🌴🌊🐚

  • @samanthabright5393
    @samanthabright5393 Před 2 lety +2

    My favorite place on Earth!
    Congrats on the Golden Banded Cone!

  • @nikiakbik5896
    @nikiakbik5896 Před 2 lety

    Awesomeness! wowza! Fun day. Contagious Shell High! Was on our beach today nothing but rocks and a hinged shell. Thank you!

  • @SaltyReflections
    @SaltyReflections Před 2 lety +7

    That Golden Banded Cone is absolutely AMAZING! We never find cones here in SC. I would be super excited to find just a regular alphabet cone. :) Hopefully when we come to SWF on vacation later this year we will add a few more cones to our collection to along with lots of others of these beauties. Thanks for sharing these beauties!! Much love from us Salties!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +3

      Hi Salties! Can you imagine my delight when I started doing research on that shell and I found out it was really rare? I'm still really tickled with that shell. I hope you find TONS of cones when you return to the area. We might have the cones but boy you guys have the whelks!

  • @ashleyhall5580
    @ashleyhall5580 Před 2 lety +12

    This is my first time viewing first of all, how beautiful. Second of all I can't help but notice how gorgeous your natural nails are even while you're picking through all the shells and stuff you manage to keep them that nice I am definitely envious. Anyways I will be subscribing this is so cool to me

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Welcome aboard Ashley! I share a new beach walk every Sunday and I love sharing all the interesting things I find along the way. Thank you for the nail compliment! It's a good thing I don't try to keep them painted as I would probably spend as much time on them as I do editing videos! 😅

  • @alisonsmith7162
    @alisonsmith7162 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for your videos. I'm from Sydney Australia, and had relatives that lived on the Queensland coast. Ever since I was a kid I loved the Christmas holiday trips up there (summer here then), and the highlight for little me was to wander along beaches collecting shells. I inherited my Grandma's seashell collection, and enjoy seeing some of the shells you collect that look like mine.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      I know your seasons are opposite of ours and so strange to think of xmas in the summer. Anyway I'm so glad I could bring you to the beach for a little treasure hunting. There are lots of species that you can find all over the world. Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

  • @diannpowell1077
    @diannpowell1077 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the high light of my week! Can't thank you enough for sharing with all of us. The true tulip was astounding! WOW!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I would hate to keep such a fun adventure to myself. Thank you so much for watching and coming along with me!

  • @patifagan6774
    @patifagan6774 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m so in awe of the shells you found, fabulous

  • @lesamonroe2355
    @lesamonroe2355 Před 2 lety +3

    This has been a fantastic trip all those beautiful shells congratulations on that gorgeous cone thank you for taking us with you

  • @lindaking9222
    @lindaking9222 Před 2 lety

    Great finds…love banded tulips,olives,murex,banded cone..so many beautiful shells

  • @dm8573
    @dm8573 Před 2 lety

    Wouldn't you agree that Kice Island is the Disney World of Shelling! My very favorite place in the world now. I am still cleaning all the fantastic finds from my January Shell Camp trip. I can't imagine living near there. I agree with you, I could spend Every Single Day there! Thank you for sharing and that cone was AMAZING and the Gautys and the True Tulip, shucks there are no ugly shells are they!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Kice is pretty magical. It's a ton of work for me to get my kayak down there, then kayak to the islands and all that, but boy the rewards are second to none. Yes, Kice really is the Disney World of shelling. Luckily the entrance fee is free if you can get there!

  • @MissPennyhapenny
    @MissPennyhapenny Před 2 lety +13

    I'm a recent subscriber and I'm really loving your great treasure hunting videos with such beautiful weather, scenery and mouth watering finds! I really appreciate your knowledge on the subject too as I love to hear the proper names of your beautiful finds!
    One thing I'm desperate for though is that you do some slow pans of the most packed and interesting shell areas. I keep spotting things I'd love to see in more detail. Not just a brief flash, where my eyes don't even have time to focus!🧐😂 Some of the shells may well be boringly common for you, but here in the uk we sadly don't find such an amazing array of gorgeous exotic looking shells. I'm green with envy you lucky lady! 💚
    Happy hunting! 🌊🐚😎🚣‍♀️👣🌅

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks for the comment Penny! It's so hard to decide how to shoot and edit the videos. I have people who have been watching for a while now, and I don't want to bore them - then I have new people joining and I don't want them to be lost and not get the shell info. I will keep this in mind and try to at least slow down a little so you get to see good shots of the shells! Thank you for coming along with me!

    • @zumapuma38
      @zumapuma38 Před 2 lety +1

      I love how clear the video close ups are and I watch with my finger on the pause button constantly so I can deeply enjoy the shell piles

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      @@zumapuma38 I've been trying to do more of the pile scanning for those at home. And sometimes people at home spy things I missed! 😃

  • @chrisbgifford7387
    @chrisbgifford7387 Před 2 lety +9

    Wow, red tulip! Wow purple apple murex! the cones! I have a request, I would like a still shot of a shell pile. I want to freeze it on the screen and just learn to look for shapes vs colors. Then after a couple of minutes, arrows with id of shells to help me see what I missed. Kind of like an I Spy a.... If possible I think we could all benefit doing the search and an answer key. Thanks in advance!

    • @76Acard
      @76Acard Před 2 lety +3

      yes!! I second this!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I can do that! You'll just have to tell me which shell pile 😅 Seriously, shoot me an email at swfbeachlife@gmail.com and tell me which pile and I can send you a pic!

    • @chrisbgifford7387
      @chrisbgifford7387 Před 2 lety

      @@SWFBeachLife I will look at at pile in this video and get back to you by Friday, no rush on response. If someone else picked a pile in response that will be fine for me also.

    • @chrisbgifford7387
      @chrisbgifford7387 Před 2 lety

      First choices 22:39, 22:52 & 19:44-19:45. I guess it is a matter of getting close to the shells in a pile and just looking for points, color and shape. If there are anymore tips let me know. Thanks

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      @@chrisbgifford7387 I’m on it. Shoot me an email at swfbeachlife@gmail.com and I’ll them to you 😃

  • @dianerichmond7105
    @dianerichmond7105 Před 2 lety

    Wow, what a great day: the colorful moonsnails were colorful! The true tulip was the prettiest red! The spiny jewel boxes were spiny! PLUS a cone you had to research, which means that is always an exciting find! I loved that other FL cone, too. And the juvenile FFCs, the banded tulips! Loved it all. Thank you!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I was so excited about that banded shell once I started doing the research on it. It's quite fun to find a rare shell that I didn't even know existed. Thank you so much for watching Diane!

  • @crystalfahlsing4296
    @crystalfahlsing4296 Před 2 lety +1

    I am so freaking happy for you with your treasure you found!!! That shell was meant for you to hold onto it for at least a little while.
    I’m going to be in fort Meyers beach in just over two weeks, I think I met you on the beach about a year ago, it was my first trip to FMB.
    Having your videos to look forward to lessens the ache I have from missing the beach and shelling. I love the shells so much!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much! I am pretty freaking happy about that shell as well! And we quite possibly have met. I often say hi to other shellers to see what kind of luck they are having out on the beach. I know the feeling of missing the beach and the shells! I would get that feeling every time we visited looking for where we were going to move. I am so very grateful we chose the perfect place to move to. I hope you find lots of treasures while you're here!

  • @netamorton4832
    @netamorton4832 Před 2 lety +6

    Wow! How special! Happy you found a new shell!❤️

  • @pattyvalinote4612
    @pattyvalinote4612 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow if anyone deserves to find that golden band alphabet cone is you! Your excitement in your voice is priceless! Thank you for sharing all of your fabulous finds with us❣️🌴❣️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you so much! I got pretty psyched once I started doing the research on that shell to see what it was. Thank you for coming along with me on my beach adventure!

  • @annjohnson543
    @annjohnson543 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW, it was definitely banded tulip day. And those colorful moonsnails! I don't think I've ever seen any that deep and rich.

  • @youniverse6841
    @youniverse6841 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh my goodness nice find! Beautiful, calming video as always Sharmon! Thank you!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      My pleasure! ☺️ Thank you for watching!

  • @michelleadamchak1330
    @michelleadamchak1330 Před 2 lety +3

    Oh my goodness!! Lookit those lovely treasures!! You have hit the sea shell lottery with your gorgeous finds!! I get the biggest kick watching your videos!! Can you recommend any good shell identification books please and thank you?! It's hard to find books on this subject here in Ohio, lol. Love your channel. Happy shelling!! ❤🐚❤

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      The book I use on a regular basis is Florida's Living Beaches. You can pick one up on Amazon: amzn.to/3aqkmO0. It great because it only has shells from Florida in it, so I'm not confused by shells that are from a different area. It doesn't have ALL the Florida shells, but it's a fantastic resource if you're looking to ID Florida shells. Thanks so much for coming along with me on my beach adventures!

  • @trenttan3779
    @trenttan3779 Před 2 lety +3

    Kice is nice! To me this would be a dream day for shelling! Congrats on that special banded cone! More rare than a junonia!? Wow! Still waiting for you to find a junonia also!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      I know, I didn't even know this shell was on my bucket list! At least I have lots more that I'm still hunting. I'll find that junonia one of these days!

  • @annwithaplan9766
    @annwithaplan9766 Před 2 lety +2

    What cool finds! I used to find shells like that when living in GTMO, Cuba. My ex also found a HUGE apple murex (he was an avid diver, too). A collector even offered him big bucks for it, but he said no and kept it. I used to make earrings and necklaces with many of the shells I found. Wasn't easy finding matching pairs haha. That was over 30yrs ago and I still have boxes and boxes of all the shells I found there.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +2

      Collecting shells is so much fun - I think the hunt is the best but having those pretty souvenirs is pretty great too. I finally found the time to make a sea shell picture frame with the shells I found. I have plenty of craft materials - I just need to find the time to make the projects! Thanks so much for watching!

    • @annwithaplan9766
      @annwithaplan9766 Před 2 lety

      @@SWFBeachLife - That's nice. I need to pick out my best ones and put them in a shadow box so I can look at them again. They've been stashed away in the containers (organized by types) for over 30 yrs.

  • @debbieosredkernelson13

    Wow... the banded cone, purple murex and that big red true tulip!!! What a shell-tastic day, indeed!! Awesome!

  • @annemariemayr3576
    @annemariemayr3576 Před 2 lety +4

    I love the lace mirex, they look so interesting, but this dark shell you find at last was gorgeous, like that rare cone, but all your shell you find are so great. When I see you pic up little shells, I am thinking for earring jewelrys..they would be nice 👍😀❤

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      I was so surprised by that rare shell! There are rare shells I'm looking for and this one I didn't even know existed! I got very lucky. And I agree - some of those little shells would indeed make great jewelry! ☺️

  • @cintiapollock2486
    @cintiapollock2486 Před 2 lety +4

    Brilliant congrats on the rare ones and all the pretty ones! I craft woven pieces that I line and make into baskets. I look for and use mostly drilled pretty small somewhat flat and clam shaped shells on their top rim lol so I leave the heavier big ones I just cant use them and until finding you I never knew they were so valuable to shellers. Now I will pick up a few : )

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Your woven pieces sound pretty. Someone recently showed us how to sew baskets from clothesline wrapped in cloth. They are beautiful and I want to make one with shells sewed onto it. Shoot, there's tons of stuff I'd like to make and I just can't seem to find the time! I sell some of my shells too so I can keep hunting and not worry about running out to room - LOL!

  • @TinkerTailor4303
    @TinkerTailor4303 Před 2 lety +1

    Love the Beach Time breaks -- very thoughtful! 😇 Congratulations on the rare shell find!

  • @shannonnakamura9932
    @shannonnakamura9932 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow! Great video, both parts. Really enjoyed watching as usual and learning as well as seeing all the great finds!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for coming along with me on my shelling adventure! I wish I could go to this island every day!

  • @deblarson5408
    @deblarson5408 Před 2 lety +3

    I love your videos! Love your enthusiasm. Its relaxing for me to watch! You know more about shells than anyone I know. I picked up a few generic shells on the beach in Ghana years ago. Otherwise I've been land-locked!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Well thank you for coming along with me on my beach adventure!!!

  • @kateseymour9693
    @kateseymour9693 Před 2 lety +13

    I super enjoyed watching this. I just wish I could have been there. Such wonderful shell finds.

  • @l0z586
    @l0z586 Před 2 lety +1

    I can tell from the thumbnail that the beach walk was fantastic with spectacular finds!

  • @lizblameuser7552
    @lizblameuser7552 Před 2 lety +1

    WOW! What a wonderful day for you…I’m quite certain my head would have exploded! Thank for taking us along once again..❤️

  • @lindsayschilling8707
    @lindsayschilling8707 Před 2 lety +3

    Beautiful shells! Honestly, there are so many gorgeous shells; I'd have a hard time narrowing down the keepers, or I'd need a Uhaul truck to get my sea gems home 😆 Thank You, as always, for a great video. Oh, and I always enjoy seeing the shells after they've been cleaned up (I'm an Artist, and I view each shell as a work of Sculptural Art) ❤

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Shells really are works of art aren't they? Each one different with its own attributes. Thank you so much for coming along with me on my shelling adventure!

  • @barbarasieg1801
    @barbarasieg1801 Před 2 lety +4

    I love watching you. This reminds me of going to Florida to visit my mom and we would go looking for shells. She passed away 6 years ago and I really miss the times we had she’ll hunting.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Those must be really special memories. My mom passed away almost 3 years ago and I miss her too ❤️

  • @normaharne5659
    @normaharne5659 Před 2 lety

    Oh my goodness! So many, many BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING shells! Thank you! I have never seen some of these. I've never found, what my mom always called them, sand dollars.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I had never found one either until I moved here. Now I get to see them all the time. I love living here in Florida!

  • @kathycox6420
    @kathycox6420 Před 2 lety

    Wow, that banded cone, true tulip and Florida cone are exquisite!

  • @janethughes3128
    @janethughes3128 Před 2 lety +2

    Congratulations!!!! That is a shelling trip that you will never forget!!! Wow!!!! 🐚👏

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      You are absolutely right. One of my top 5. I can't wait until I have a top 50 list in my head!

  • @joycook3093
    @joycook3093 Před 2 lety

    Stumbled on your video accidentally and am so excited to see these beautiful shells and learn their names!!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      There are so many beautiful beaches down here perfect for shell hunting! I am so lucky to live here and share what I find. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @heidicrimmings9615
    @heidicrimmings9615 Před 2 lety

    Waaay back when, I worked in a basket, plant and sea shell shop in Laguna Beach....I bought so many shells...Still have most of them with me here in Indianapolis.
    Enjoyed your video...I miss the beach.
    Its in my soul you see...🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh I could never work in a shell shop. I would never get anything done! Your collection must be awesome. Thank you so much for coming along and seeing some of the things I will add to my collection!

  • @lisabriley492
    @lisabriley492 Před rokem

    You have given me such joy watching your videos. This is October 11 after Ian. Its always been my dream to come to Sanibel camping. We were thinking possibly March 2023. I'm heartbroken for all of you in FL. I thought about you and pray for all of you down there. Please be safe and know you all are in our hearts and minds. Stay Strong!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před rokem

      Please don't cancel your trip but put it on hold for now. This area will need visitors and people spending their money here to help us recover!

  • @wendys.miller9807
    @wendys.miller9807 Před 2 lety

    Your banded cone and true tulip are both gorgeous! Kice Island did not disappoint

  • @maggieslifeisawildride512

    Can't wait for next week's trip...this one was awesome! So many amazing finds!

  • @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks
    @Gems-of-Hope-Rocks Před rokem +1

    22:58 Florida Cone
    I couldn't believe how perfectly that looked like an ice cream cone to both myself and my husband.
    The RED shell slightly before this timestamp I never would have thought existed!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před rokem +1

      This island can be epic to find gorgeous seashells. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @76Acard
    @76Acard Před 2 lety +1

    I hate pointing out missed things, but my anxiety is on high over a possible albino tulip at 25:35! Maybe it’s just bleached out but so pretty! 😍😱

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      I went back and saw it immediately. It was a very bleached out banded tulip. There were so many beautifully colored ones I didn't even check it out!

    • @76Acard
      @76Acard Před 2 lety

      @@SWFBeachLife I’m actually relieved 😅 I may not make a good sheller, I have such anxiety about missing something special! 😆🥰

  • @deenasmusicbox
    @deenasmusicbox Před 2 lety +1

    In all of my shelling days, I've found that if you find one of a certain shell you will another! It seemed to never disappoint, I would always find two. Great video!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      Some days are indeed like that. Too bad it doesn't work that way for the big shells 😅

    • @deenasmusicbox
      @deenasmusicbox Před 2 lety

      @@SWFBeachLife so very true, wouldn't that be something else! 🐚🐚

  • @christinecorley7755
    @christinecorley7755 Před 2 lety +1

    I just love your enthusiasm! Thanks for sharing your shell high. 🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      It would be such a shame to keep all the things I get to see to myself! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @CooeeChris1
    @CooeeChris1 Před 2 lety

    I've been shelling since I was a little girl, I still have most of them and still collect an make gorgeous balls of delight from small ones... go to Bali and see the shell museum there! wow!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I love "balls of delight." And boy what I wouldn't give to go to Bali!

  • @annamann4544
    @annamann4544 Před 2 lety +1

    I found a red true tulip like that up on St Pete's beach by tampa. I thought there would be no shells but there were lots! My red tulip is maybe an inch and a half? i was so happy!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Awesome! Congrats on your true tulip! I have a very hard time finding them so I was really happy with mine too!

  • @rcjcough4636
    @rcjcough4636 Před 2 lety +1

    Those Gaudi Nauticas are gorgeous.

  • @karenmathews1618
    @karenmathews1618 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful shell trips you take I really appreciate it saying I haven't been having knee surgery and problems with my knee and watching your videos at the beach and stuff really helps me get through the days thank you so much

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      You are so very welcome! I hope you recover from your surgery soon!

  • @joyceedwards3336
    @joyceedwards3336 Před 2 lety

    I’m loosing my mind seeing all these shells! I Love your videos, Thank You so much for sharing

  • @sandrasinanian2710
    @sandrasinanian2710 Před rokem +1

    Amazing colors and patterns! Nature's artwork!!! Love watching your discoveries along with the 'names' of so many incredible shells!

  • @lindarichie2585
    @lindarichie2585 Před 2 lety

    Wow 😲 the banded cone is gorgeous! So are all the others u found between the moon snails and that orange tulip wow you had yourself a fantastic day !!! So happy for you ! Thanks as always for this beautiful day at the beach!

  • @VolcanoTimeLapse
    @VolcanoTimeLapse Před 2 lety +2

    wow! golden banded cone? cool!

  • @jefesmama
    @jefesmama Před 2 lety

    I'm glad I found your site. I really like your voice it's kinda soothing. I'm blown away by the amount of shells you find at every beach.

  • @elainejensen4522
    @elainejensen4522 Před rokem

    I love being at the beach searching for shells, being a kid in Florida, now in California I’m 66:) & still look for shells, thks for your knowledge & searching out the beach when I can’t go❤❤

  • @1953lili
    @1953lili Před rokem +1

    I went catamaraning with a friend off Fort Lauderdale back in the 60s. He dove and brought up a large conch. When he dove again the animal came out of the shell partway; so beautiful like a blooming flower I threw it back over the side😮😊. My friend saw it fall and grabbed it. His Greek mother made conch stew that night and they gave me the empty shell😮😢.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před rokem

      A lot of islanders eat conch as a way of life. I feel better that the critter was eaten than to have it killed for it's shell 🐚

  • @wendymaybury6329
    @wendymaybury6329 Před rokem

    Just the sound of the sea and nothing else, how wonderful

  • @2mickj
    @2mickj Před 2 lety +2

    Congrats on your rare find. 🐚 Beautiful video! 💙

  • @amybanks1582
    @amybanks1582 Před 2 lety

    Wow. One of my favorite videos so far. What a wonderful day ☀️☀️☀️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      It was one of my favorite shelling days too!

  • @charissescully5893
    @charissescully5893 Před 2 lety +1

    This has been the best video! I felt like I was right there picking them up with you. Loved it. I have a condo in Fort Myers but we don’t get down too often. When I’m there, I’m usually shelling somewhere on Sanibel. We tried Lovers key a couple of weeks ago but nothing compares to this Kice Island except maybe once when we did a half day on Cayo Costa. Thanks for being my shelling eyes when I can’t be there. 🐚💕🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      When we were looking to buy a place down here we kept visiting and I was wishing there was a channel showing me the area each week. I guess I went and created what I wanted ☺️ Thanks for coming to the beach with me virtually!

  • @janetknight9978
    @janetknight9978 Před 2 lety +1

    What a wonderful video! Amazing finds! Especially the red true tulip and the unbelievable banded cone!!!

  • @ginagina5452
    @ginagina5452 Před rokem +1

    Some of the most beautiful shells I've ever found was in Florida. Thank you for telling us what kind of shell they are .

  • @divingwithmicheleinvirgini7957

    As always a great day shelling. That orange tulip is beautiful and that rare cone 😍

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      The winning feature was the weight. I need something light enough that I can get on and off my car by myself!

  • @carrieeasley3995
    @carrieeasley3995 Před 2 lety

    The Florida cone, you cleaned all the beach stuff off of, looks like an Ice cream cone. What a day you had! That Orange red Tulip is gorgeous!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I kept getting more and more excited after each amazing find. This is a day I will never forget!

  • @joyl903
    @joyl903 Před rokem

    I enjoyed virtually beach combing with you. It brought back memories. I recognized several of the shells but didn't know their names!

  • @agds91078
    @agds91078 Před 2 lety

    Oh what some amazing goodies you got friend!!! I dream of shells like this! What a lovely relaxing video and thank you for it🧜🏼‍♀️💕🐚 That first shell you found the hinged spiny jewel box is pure perfection to me 💕 I believe it’s now my fav shell 💕 also the nut Meg, Lace murex, apple murex, the Florida fighting conch shell and kittens paw are all my bucket list shells to own someday 💕 FYI I didn’t know anything about any of these types of shells or their names at all until I found your channel. 💕 Thank you for teaching me so much about them my friend and too I’m blessed I made a dear friend with you when I found them channel 💕So many things to be grateful for when coming across this channel 🧜🏼‍♀️🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I live a life full of gratitude too! And I'm so grateful that I have the ability to share these locations and my adventures with others. Especially people who love the beach and all the treasures that can be found that can't be here. You concentrate on getting the healing work done and the beach and it's treasures will be waiting for you! ❤️

  • @floydiandreamscapes5145

    You're so blessed to live in Florida. Took care of my Mom for 13 years, planned on using my inheritance after she passed to move to Fla for my golden years. Things happed so that won't be happening. I'll Spend my last years in Cold Vermont. Love some of those shells.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      I am so fortunate to live here. I'm glad we made the move so I can bring these beautiful beaches to those who can't be here themselves ❤️

  • @ginnamagda5810
    @ginnamagda5810 Před 2 lety

    such a blessed day !! Wow. That cone and the true tulip were outstanding as well the beautiful views. What a great day to kayak ! Thankyou for always being such a great neighbor sharing your adventures for us to enjoy in Maryland.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety +1

      My sister-in-law lives near Asseteague and we went there a week after a big storm came through. She found TONS of knobbed whelks. We found nada the week after. Thank you so much for coming along with me on my beach adventure!

  • @nicolegabino4687
    @nicolegabino4687 Před 2 lety +1

    So awesome to find all the lovely shells especially rare ones. Your shell videos are my favorite 🐚🐚🐚

  • @SherryBaby2003
    @SherryBaby2003 Před rokem

    Right above that Gaudi there was a cool pinkish FL fighting conks that caught my eye! I think it may have been broken but it looked really gorgeous!

  • @sherryroseman
    @sherryroseman Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! What a day!! Beautiful finds.

  • @janicehayes5059
    @janicehayes5059 Před 2 lety

    What a lovely beach walk thank you for sharing! Keep collecting

  • @tammyturner5507
    @tammyturner5507 Před rokem

    I LOVE SHELLING!! Especially for the smaller ones. They are so cute!

  • @kimberlyaustin6677
    @kimberlyaustin6677 Před 2 lety

    Ohhhh wow...Kice is so very nice! A shelling Paradise! 🐚💖👍

  • @ilianagraibe1261
    @ilianagraibe1261 Před 2 lety

    How beautiful 💖.. I just found your channel for the first time. I love shells and the sea ocean. Thank you for sharing with us. Blessings 🥰 🌊.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  Před 2 lety

      Welcome aboard! I share a new beach walk every Sunday and there's always something fun to discover at the beach!