Florida virtual beach walk. Sanibel Island beachcombing and exploring for sea shells and critters.

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SWF Beach Life

SWF Beach Life

2 жыл бұрын

Florida virtual beach walk with me on Sanibel Island. Let's see what's on the beach and what critters we can find along the way.
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@pamthomes9022
@pamthomes9022 2 жыл бұрын
You always make me want to be there NOW! But I have to wait until August! We’ll be staying between Gulfside and Tarpon beaches. Just a reminder about parking at lighthouse…. We can usually find parking at the pier lots. For those who are not aware, handicapped placards are free parking…. If there aren’t any handicapped marked slots, you can park anywhere in the lot.. just make sure your placard is visible.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC info that I forgot to include! I've "pinned" this comment so hopefully others will see it. THANK YOU!!
@lindagallaher5814
@lindagallaher5814 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos....I'm so tired of winter 😴 weather and I need a break from depressing News. ❤ from Ohio
@haseo8244
@haseo8244 2 жыл бұрын
February is not that good this year on Atlantic side. Only good thing was 2 days of strong eastern winds brought all those rare seeds on beaches.
@kyrathomas-moore9945
@kyrathomas-moore9945 2 жыл бұрын
I look forward to our "beach time" every week. Thank you for being there for all of us.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
☺️ Thank you for coming along with me!
@shly_brk
@shly_brk 2 жыл бұрын
I am stuck in NY while my husband deals with a work related injury and all we want is to be living in Florida. You help me keep my spirits up on Sundays. I appreciate the virtual beach time while we wait to be able to move so we can spend our weekends at the beach 🖤 thank you for your shelling videos 🥰
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I waited 3 long years before we moved here so believe me - I get it! I've been here 2-1/2 years and feels like I've been here forever. I hope when you finally get here you love it as much as we do!
@shly_brk
@shly_brk 2 жыл бұрын
We are so excited to get down there. We went down in November to visit and cannot wait to get back! 🖤
@sueclingerman3731
@sueclingerman3731 2 жыл бұрын
I am originally from fort Myers born and raised. I now live in Ohio and get more homesick the older I get. Watching your videos make me feel like I’m back home. Thank you!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for coming along with me!
@debnordman1640
@debnordman1640 2 жыл бұрын
This was so lovely & enjoyable to share another Sunday beach walk with you! The number of urchins was unbelievable & a bit concerning; I am hoping it's just a normal cycle thing & not anything catastrophic going on. You do the most meticulous job with your filming & editing; you are THE BEST SHELLING VIDEO. And you know how much we always enjoy our Beach Time; thank you for including it, so we can just breathe in the ambiance of the beach. 🌊🐚🌅
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the lovely comment and thank you for choosing to spend some of your Sunday with me at the beach!
@maureengulat6331
@maureengulat6331 Жыл бұрын
You are so fun to listen to! I Love going to the beach with you! Love watching all you episodes. Thank you 🐚🧜🏼‍♀️
@jojoa0808
@jojoa0808 2 жыл бұрын
Just booked our August trip to Marco Island - 5 years in a row. Can’t wait! Your videos are such a help, now I know what to look for when shelling!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful! I hope you find a whole bunch of souvenirs when you come!
@patifagan6774
@patifagan6774 2 жыл бұрын
Just love Sunday nights,new videos from you,which I really enjoy. Thank you
@janwindmiller9561
@janwindmiller9561 2 жыл бұрын
We just left Sanibel today after spending a week there. Last Thursday the surf was really strong and was bringing in SO many shells. There was a lot of variety and most were in great condition. We were really lucky to be there at the right time.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of times that's how it works. Just being at the right place at the right time. I'm so glad you had a good experience and did manage to find a bunch of shells!
@kathyjund7212
@kathyjund7212 2 жыл бұрын
I'm third!! Omg I was in cockle heaven here!! The hinged Atlantic and lemon obwes.. and all those huge live ones! I saw so many huge single ones.. between all of them and the juvenile ffc.. I was having a heart attack.. the surprise two alphabet cones too! And I do love the pens too!! Thank you thank you for today Sharmon!
@kathyjund7212
@kathyjund7212 2 жыл бұрын
Well apparently I am way passed third.. but loving being here never the less!!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
No such thing as being late to KZfaq 😅😅
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I always think of you when I see those hinged cockles! Hope you have a fabulous week!
@youniverse6841
@youniverse6841 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another sweet, calming video! I love the shells you found! Im jealous 🤩
@beckyh1369
@beckyh1369 2 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy the weekly vicarious trips to the beach! Thank you! I really enjoyed all the critters this week!
@paulineamiott9423
@paulineamiott9423 2 жыл бұрын
Wow lots of awesome shells. I enjoy your videos so much, thanks for taking me along. I can't wait for our next trip to sanibel.
@netamorton4832
@netamorton4832 2 жыл бұрын
Always have a great time watching!❤️
@jeancrowder2417
@jeancrowder2417 2 жыл бұрын
I’m in Swf too. Thank-you so much for sharing your beach time with us. Your site is the best and has helped me very much on beach searches and shell hunts. FOMS…lol😃
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
FOMS is real!!! I hope you have a fantastic time here!
@trishcook1857
@trishcook1857 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The beaches are beautiful and they seem to change all the time. Lovely to see all the birds and critters too x
@2mickj
@2mickj 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! And lots of Great info. 🐬 🐚
@ksjones687
@ksjones687 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your Beach Walks. Your videos satisfy my missing going to the beach. Thx 😊
@pattyvalinote4612
@pattyvalinote4612 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely day!!! Great finds!!! Love those pelicans. I could watch them all day
@ameet2470
@ameet2470 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your map & parking info! Your videos are super helpful!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@luana1600
@luana1600 2 жыл бұрын
All your finds are beautiful!! 💚🐚
@desertbreeze69
@desertbreeze69 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another day at the beach. Really need it today. I think the pen shells are interesting. And all the cockle shells really had beautiful colors. Looking forward to next week already😊
@estherkissel3471
@estherkissel3471 2 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to Sundays. Great as always!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Yay, thank you!
@nancydalton4629
@nancydalton4629 2 жыл бұрын
I was sitting here, depressed, waiting for your video. I can’t find anyone to come down there with me!! I would come by myself but I don’t think the airline would allow my 9mm. So now I’m depressed again. Love your videos and all your great finds!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Bummer!!! People don't know what they're missing out on by not visiting down here! I hope you make it eventually. The shells will be here ☺️
@sallya.2412
@sallya.2412 2 жыл бұрын
I just find it so amazing to see all those shells out there on the beach. I love seeing what shells you find. All beautiful! Love seeing the critters too.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Can I tell you that I've been going to the beach at least once a week for over 2 years and I'm still amazed at all the fantastic treasures that are out there! Especially when they wash up at my feet. I wish everyone could experience it at least once.
@divingwithmicheleinvirgini7957
@divingwithmicheleinvirgini7957 2 жыл бұрын
As always another awesome videos. ✌❤
@lindarichie2585
@lindarichie2585 2 жыл бұрын
Wow it was creature heaven today ! I alway enjoy seeing the pelicans glide over the water ! Dolphins are always my favorite to experience and see ! Lots of unusual patterned shells today ! Loving what u found ! Thanks again for a beautiful day at the beach !
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the trip with me!
@rachellerymek5529
@rachellerymek5529 2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to be on the beach looking for all the shells 🐚 you show I usually spend 4 hours looking watching you every Sunday and giving me all the great tips 👍🏻 thank you love love watching where you go
@carolmusso7767
@carolmusso7767 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish we had more variety of shells here in New England. I’d love to make a shell wreath for my beach themed back porch. I find these trips with you so relaxing! ❤️🐚
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
We do have some glorious shells here. I've seen wreaths made from only oyster shells and it was lovely!
@juliamaul7334
@juliamaul7334 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Love the insights!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@richardgeary6432
@richardgeary6432 2 жыл бұрын
the spider crab was my fav this week!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Aren't they fabulous? Thanks so much for watching!
@mattwalter3571
@mattwalter3571 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome finds as always💕. Love learning about the different shells, birds and areas. Keep up the great work🦀🐚
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@juliefoddrill9111
@juliefoddrill9111 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your lessons! I made the 2+ hour trip to Sanibel Island this morning and was able to get a lot of treasures! Thanks to you I knew what I was looking at/for and had a great morning :)
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
That's fantastic! I'm so glad you found great treasures - congrats!
@michellecatrambone9175
@michellecatrambone9175 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait till the next video when you go to shell island. Love all your videos. Will be in Captiva in January. Can’t wait!!
@christineromana
@christineromana 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful day at the beach! I’m a total sucker for those scallops. As always thanks for my Sunday visit to the beach…😘
@maggieslifeisawildride512
@maggieslifeisawildride512 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome beach time and what a fantastic haul! It truly is the hunt that makes it so much fun. And I love seeing the local wildlife in the air and water.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
The hunt is the best! Discouraging when you're not finding anything but I always manage to find a few interesting things to share. Thank you for coming along!
@maggieslifeisawildride512
@maggieslifeisawildride512 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife Discouraging yes but I'll take that view any day even if I don't find anything. Lol!
@toniajackson102
@toniajackson102 2 жыл бұрын
Lovely and great information. Thank you!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Marilynlovesebiking
@Marilynlovesebiking 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed seeing the dolphins. Also looking forward to what you find at Shell island.
@cathyzeller4987
@cathyzeller4987 2 жыл бұрын
Ah, another Sunday treat! Thanks for taking us along on your beach adventures, Sharmon ❤️ And YES……. 2022 is going to be a great year 👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻 (I’m actually leaving for sunny Florida tomorrow for work but alas, no beach time 😪😪).
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Well I hope the warm weather and palm trees give you at least a little boost while you work!
@lindawellinghoff5432
@lindawellinghoff5432 2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@susanlathrop234
@susanlathrop234 2 жыл бұрын
Great walk. Thank you for including us. I look forward every week to your video.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to come along with me!
@yanisrihandayani
@yanisrihandayani 2 жыл бұрын
Nice beach scenery ,many birds around the beach
@janetphillips8196
@janetphillips8196 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video hun. Thank you for sharing.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@aleciagrant4114
@aleciagrant4114 2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try and go there Saturday 🙂 Thanks for sharing yet another wonderful video! 🐚🐬
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! I hope you find lots of great treasures!
@ericsummers2021
@ericsummers2021 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another excellent video. Your video is very educational. I liked the explanation of the different pen shells. It looks like you have a new shell scoop.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I had to go and buy a new scoop as the one I had finally died. During the height of the pandemic I could not find one to buy and a neighbor was kind enough to give me theirs. Thank you so much for watching!
@patriciap9162
@patriciap9162 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos..I love them ❤ ❤❤
@ilonamollema6467
@ilonamollema6467 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharmon, It's always so much fun to go with you on your beach walk. It takes my mind off all the health stuff and chemo side affects. I love saying hi to the live critters and admire them. 😍 The shells are gorgeous! I really hope those two sea urchins with still some "stuff" in it won't smell to bad. I'm very curious what you will find on Shell Island. The name gives me high hopes! So fingers crossed.🤞🏻 Hope you have a fantastic week. Sending you lots of love and a big hug, xoxo ❤, Ilona
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
We know all too well about chemo, and scans, and tests and even spinal taps, so I'm sending you buckets of love and strength from Florida! ❤️❤️❤️
@dmcdaniel2009
@dmcdaniel2009 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, very relaxing and totally informative and i enjoy every one! . Thanks for all the work of filming and editting in order to share with us. YOU ARE AWESOME !
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
❤️ Thank you so much for coming along with me on my beach walks!
@karenuntz6514
@karenuntz6514 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful shells!!! A trip there is on my bucket list! 😎
@debispilker4392
@debispilker4392 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the videos!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@julierose-onkka5011
@julierose-onkka5011 2 жыл бұрын
I am SO excited that you are going to Shell Island. We were there 2 years ago, but not in time for the ferries, so missed out on a shelling experience. We are planning a trip to Sanibel in November. Thank you SO much for your videos. They are keeping me excited and hopeful during this dreary Ohio winter.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I was pretty excited we were going to shell island too! And Sanibel in November is AWESOME! The shells start showing up again and the weather is glorious!
@patriciaanders6753
@patriciaanders6753 2 жыл бұрын
Just love your videos and beach time.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@pattyvincent-wagoner174
@pattyvincent-wagoner174 2 жыл бұрын
This was an outstanding trip. I’m looking at a few hotels on Sanibel. Love the dolphins and the shells and enjoy the critters!
@belindahughes6986
@belindahughes6986 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the calico shells they are my favorite. The pinks and purples are so beautiful.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife Жыл бұрын
Sanibel has THE best scallops!
@suzannemitchell618
@suzannemitchell618 2 жыл бұрын
❤️ the snowy egret and pelicans❣️❣️❣️ Thank you❣️😍😍😍
@solaceinshelling6552
@solaceinshelling6552 2 жыл бұрын
Your opening sequence with comments, is so funny - you could literally be out on the beach at 3:30am, and there would still be people...haha! Excellent video as always!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
This time of year, I don't think I'd ever have the beach to myself 😅 A lot of people live here part-time, so I guess they get while the getting is good. Thanks for coming along!
@LaSalleGradTeacher
@LaSalleGradTeacher 2 жыл бұрын
I had a wonderful Time and appreciated your tips!! Looking forward to returning again soon.
@cazee100
@cazee100 2 жыл бұрын
That’s unusual, no sunshine. Much more my kind of weather. Bet those pen shells would, when broken down, make awesome jewellery. I like the urchins too. Nature is pretty clever making all the different stuff. Looking forward to next week. Stay safe x
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Nature is clever indeed! Hugs to you my island beach friend!
@jeanb.5405
@jeanb.5405 2 жыл бұрын
Sanibell has become very populated since the last time I went there - I guess that was in the 80's. Loved it. Got the Sanibel Stoop every time (picking up shells gives you a sore back after a while).
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
The population of Sanibel ebbs and flows with the seasons so depending when you come you can either have the beach to yourself (summer) or you'll never have the beach to yourself (winter). Either way I love the beauty that never changes!
@christinaapple4143
@christinaapple4143 2 жыл бұрын
At the beginning of our beach walk, you were looking at a scallop and decided to put it down…did you here someone yell “I’ll take it!” Thank you do much for taking us fans along!! Just awesome!!!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
YES!!! I do think about the reaction I'll get when I decide to not bring a shell home but it lightens my work load if I leave the shells I know I won't keep at the beach 😅Thank you for coming along with me on my beach walk! Can't wait to share next week's trip!
@tamraya23
@tamraya23 2 жыл бұрын
This is so therapeutic 💜
@joannadonnell1452
@joannadonnell1452 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you are going to "Shell Island" with Reel Kind. My sister and I went 2 years ago in Feb with Reel Kind and it was a great experience. Also we lucked out as the night before there was a thunderstorm. Can't wait to see your trip!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Oh you were SO lucky! I chose them because of the tide and it was only myself, the captain and 2 other ladies on the entire island. It was fabulous and I can't wait to share!
@gingermackeen5741
@gingermackeen5741 2 жыл бұрын
Did it again. Accidentally hit the send button... LOVE that whitish CS! You really scored on the orange CS's! Pretty yellow PC pair! That snowy egret looked like it has it's mating plumage. There are usually a host of brown pelicans at the end of Honeymoon, along with the gulls and terms and cormorants. You can't even get a couple hundred yards away and the gulls start their non-stop warnings... Those dolphins were in pretty close! Interesting... didn't know dolphins live that long. Thanks, Sharmon! xxoo
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I so wish I could carve out the time I need to take the Florida Master Naturalist classes I want to take. I have to choose between making the videos and taking the classes so I'm just teaching myself along the way. ☺️
@donnarichards1908
@donnarichards1908 2 жыл бұрын
I was down there this past week -well we actually went to Naples..I wanted to go to Sanibel so bad and we couldn’t find a place to park 😞😞 So I decided we would go to Captiva, well no such luck, we saw 1 lot that was full so they closed it!!! 😩 We ended up a bowman’s beach and there was honestly no shells…if there was anything, it was so badly broken that you didn’t want it…we were there for 5 hours!!!! And I was there at the first of February, we were there for about 2 hours and found so many scallops!!! Yesterday…nothing! But my favorite places were Marco island and Morgen island. But everywhere we went-I was not disappointed!!! I love it down there, so beautiful!!! The weather was absolutely perfect!!! I love Florida!!! It’s amazing!!! I love Sundays!!! You are amazing also!!!!! 🤩🤩
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
This time of year the parking can be absolutely brutal! And those shells have a mind of their own - I never know where they're going to be hiding but I try my best to find them ☺️ I'm so glad you enjoyed your visits. I LOVE living here and sharing these amazing treasures our beaches have! 🐚
@amybanks1582
@amybanks1582 2 жыл бұрын
I ♥️ Sundays here!! 🌴😎
@katherinejacques7340
@katherinejacques7340 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU
@suzannecassidy7171
@suzannecassidy7171 2 жыл бұрын
Sunset Beach, NC doesnt have alot shells BUT once in a while you will see from a far a conkel shell as big as your hand just sitting there gleaming with its golden colors on the beach. absolutely beautiful. I have made some beautiful driftwood pieces with these big Conkels with it from the beach. This is where you get all of the sand dollars on the beach at Christmas time also.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Hawaii is on my list of places I'd really like to go shelling so I have to admit I'm a little jealous! I'm so happy I've inspired you to go out and find beach treasures. I hope I get to experience it for myself one day! 🌴🌊🐚
@kimj.becker5527
@kimj.becker5527 2 жыл бұрын
I love that straight part on the back of the turkey wings.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! Like a ruler straight!
@agds91078
@agds91078 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so ready for another beach day with you friend!!! I look forward to them so much. I can’t wait until we get to do a beach day and shell hunt together in person one day. 🐚🧜🏼‍♀️
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Me too mermaid! ❤️
@nancyalberghini7581
@nancyalberghini7581 2 жыл бұрын
We recently stayed for a month on Sanibel, we loved it and I loved shelling and have many of the ones you have picked up.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found yourself some souvenirs while you were visiting 🌴🌊🐚
@amandabyrd9349
@amandabyrd9349 2 жыл бұрын
Those juvenile fighting conchs are so gorgeous! The patterns are so unique. And the urchins, at least in summer, can be cleaned out by the ant pile in your backyard…
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I'm always afraid a raccoon or something will take the urchins but if I just can't resist some icky ones, I'll be sure to give that a try!
@rubyrohrig9494
@rubyrohrig9494 2 жыл бұрын
What a great beach…..thanks💜
@gingermackeen5741
@gingermackeen5741 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool color on that first sharkeye! Gorgeous CS at 6:37! I love the juv fc's with orange 8nside too. That is a LOT of urchins!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I thought of you over the weekend. I found a crazy colored turban that I've never seen before. The beach continues to amaze me!
@gingermackeen5741
@gingermackeen5741 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife The beach here has not been very good the past couple of days, but I found a nice AM this morning!
@denisem6754
@denisem6754 2 жыл бұрын
I was supposed to be in your neck of the woods this week, but life interrupted those plans….so I REALLY enjoyed this video. That amazing mass of cockles was so cool to see, and all those urchins too! Loved seeing the dolphins as well. I look forward to seeing what you find next week.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I guess the next best thing to being here is being here virtually but I hope you're able to reschedule and experience this paradise for yourself!
@denisem6754
@denisem6754 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife Thank you beach friend, I'm determined to make my annual visit sometime soon, lol.
@elaineberger879
@elaineberger879 2 жыл бұрын
Woooohooo! First to view and comment this week, lol! A few more weeks and I’ll be there! Thank you for inspiring me with your wonderful walks and finds.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Elaine!!! ❤️❤️❤️ So happy your trip is almost is almost here. I hope you find lots of fantastic goodies! 🐚
@MermaidGunner
@MermaidGunner Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe all the urchins!!! I’m soooooooooo jealous.
@mitzimorris4746
@mitzimorris4746 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very informative on this one…..See you next week
@melanieevansmartin5232
@melanieevansmartin5232 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU BEACH FRIEND! ❤️
@gracegarden1
@gracegarden1 2 жыл бұрын
Love, Love, Love FLA and the beach. Been subscribed and viewing for a while, but I've never said "Hello". Thanks for the vitamin 'sea'!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to leave a little note beach friend!
@ThePsidude
@ThePsidude 2 жыл бұрын
These fighting conchs are so cute! I have seawater tanks and in one of them i keep different kinds of fighting conchs. Sometimes they climb to the surface of the water and reach out with their little trunks. I give them some nori seaweed if i see them do that and they slurp it right up. :)
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I am so jealous!!! I would love a couple of those gorgeous little critters as pets. I found a live one recently and I got to see it smack it's lips! It was wild! I'll be sharing that in a few weeks.
@leslyeschoenhuth1107
@leslyeschoenhuth1107 2 жыл бұрын
* Oh, my, Purple sea urchin by a Lavender one.. So Beautiful.. Saw blue shimmering Mother of pearl from a Pen shell or something. Love the Blue colors. Not a whole shell but perfect for Art pieces.. I turn you to full screen to really LOOK at your finds.. Thanks ! ! WOW Dozens of Urchins all piled up.. There were 4 or 5 Pink small shells just to the left of the Live Atlantic Cockle So tiny & trimmed in white..
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
There are so many beautiful, interesting and inspiring things to find at the beach!
@juanitaling6070
@juanitaling6070 2 жыл бұрын
Love my Sunday evenings so that I may live vicariously through you. Our trip to the area last week left a little to be desired. It was probably just bad luck and timing. But we will be returning to the area and will opt for a shell tour to one of the islands. Hoping for one to Caya Costa! ❤
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
That's the advice I've been kind of giving. Try the beach, if it's a bust, try a shell tour. I hope you next trip is fantastic!
@debrakitson292
@debrakitson292 2 жыл бұрын
Love that alphabet cone and orange scallops!
@robinmp3841
@robinmp3841 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice beach trip, sure is nice to venture with you being that so much is going on in the world thats not so nice, its a great escape :)
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I was just talking to my husband about that. I am not oblivious what is going on, but I want my channel to be a place to escape and enjoy just the beach and all it's beauty. You'll NEVER find me bringing any negativity to my weekly walks - I promise!
@robinmp3841
@robinmp3841 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife Well, you suceeded Sharmon!
@staysolidjay985
@staysolidjay985 2 жыл бұрын
This is where I’m going for my feild trip
@carolynmoore8023
@carolynmoore8023 2 жыл бұрын
I love your shell searching too fun I live by Myrtle beach and I never see shells so plentiful
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
We're pretty spoiled here with the beaches and shells. Which is why I love sharing my walks and all the fun things I find.
@carolynmoore8023
@carolynmoore8023 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife I love watching your videos
@lindaleehulsey3167
@lindaleehulsey3167 2 жыл бұрын
Overall best🏆📹🎬🔎close ups & story telling🤗😍😘 SOooo many beautiful🐬🐬🐬🕷️🦀 critters..... 🤦🙆💖📹🎬SNOWY EGRETS....calming beach Walk🏖️ Of course ANOTHER FANTASTIC COLLECTION of 🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚 Thank U 🤗🤣🤗 🙃😳
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to come along with me on my beach walks!
@dpzgrigsby
@dpzgrigsby 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I was wondering if you ever find scotch bonnets? I did not think they were in the gulf, but watch another sheller that found a couple of them on Sanibel. I’ve never seen one in the gulf.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I found one, really beat up one that was a pride and joy of my shell collection until I went over to the East Coast and found 5 in one day. Go figure! It's not impossible to find them over here, but it's pretty rare to find them in good condition.
@kabetogamakid
@kabetogamakid 2 жыл бұрын
My family and I are going to FMB on March 7. Cannot wait to go shelling!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!! I hoe you have perfect weather and finds lots of great stuff to bring home!
@kabetogamakid
@kabetogamakid 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife Thanks
@jeanettewestgarth8271
@jeanettewestgarth8271 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there, I absolutely LOVE our beach walks together, stunning, just stunning. You have mentioned a few times about keeping certain shells for projects, I have looked backed through all your listed videos and can only find 2 or 3 videos on your projects. Do you have any more? Asking hopefully 😀X
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had more time!!! I've only made those few beach things when the beaches were closed during the pandemic and my shell mirror. I do have more projects lined up but I just can't seem to find the time to get to them!
@TheNarcolepticmama
@TheNarcolepticmama 2 жыл бұрын
So many urchins and turkey wings!! Weird! I only found 1 Turkey wing and only broken urchins when I went. It was red tide though. Tons of pen Shells and fighting conchs though.
@diannecastile8917
@diannecastile8917 2 жыл бұрын
I love the turkey wings
@lisapecchenino278
@lisapecchenino278 Жыл бұрын
I love the urchins never seen a dead one.
@sherylelkins201
@sherylelkins201 Жыл бұрын
I love the turkey wings. They remind me of Breyer's Vanilla Fudge Twirl ice cream.
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife Жыл бұрын
They do kind of have that dark chocolate and vanilla looking colors don't they? 😃
@brittanyriker9976
@brittanyriker9976 2 жыл бұрын
Hellooo beach friend!
@nataliacaleo9246
@nataliacaleo9246 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful Haul ! greetings from italy ⭐⭐🎊🌟🐴💫🌈🐼🌎🌎🐯🦄🦓🦓🦓
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Hugs from Florida! 🌴🌊
@trenttan3779
@trenttan3779 2 жыл бұрын
Another enjoyable video! One thing I did notice about the juvenile fighting conchs is that some shells are thicker than others. Is that just variation among shells? Love those sea urchins!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I think once they reach a certain age their shells will start to thicken a little. Allegedly there is only one species of fighting conch here, but there are so many variations in the shells from thickness, pattern, color to shape. I guess it's just genetics making all sorts of variations for me to love 😅 Yes, the urchins are pretty awesome too! I'm beyond glad they don't sting like the evil ones in the Caribbean do. I got stung once in Jamaica and that is no joke of a sting!
@Averagetunafish3683
@Averagetunafish3683 2 жыл бұрын
Going to Sanibel in March
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
YAY! I hope you have a great time!
@DeathDragonSparda
@DeathDragonSparda 2 жыл бұрын
Going for the first time next week! My mom loves this place and I have never been. I hope for a sand dollar!
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I hope you have the best time!!! If you really want to find sand dollars, try a trip down to Tigertail in Marco Island. I always seem to find them there!
@elizabetho395
@elizabetho395 2 жыл бұрын
Also, in CA I learned at least with the abalone, their shell color depends on the type/color of algae they eat. So I assume that similar for some other species as well, which maybe why you see the pink sometimes??
@SWFBeachLife
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I hope so too!
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