Hunting shells at low tide. Kayaking to an island to find sea shells and beach treasures.
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2 жыл бұрынHunting shells at low tide, especially on Kice Island means shells and beach treasures. I even managed to find yet another bucket list shell. Kice never, ever disappoints!
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@pennywebb867 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite words in the whole wide world. Sharmon saying, "Let's go to the beach!"
@crystalcloud6720 2 жыл бұрын
I agree!!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
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@annamann4544 2 жыл бұрын
-cockles have SPOTS??? -that pink/purple scallop! -I cant believe its not butter lucine I love these videos so much!
@lesamonroe2355 2 жыл бұрын
If I ever get my health any better I really want to go to Kice beautiful shells thanks for taking us
@cazee100 2 жыл бұрын
Kice never lets us down. You really are going to have to take a short break on Kice, stay overnight, couple days shelling. Brilliant. The golden olive is quite stunning. Lucky you. Stay safe x
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
There is actually a "shell camp" they have down there in the early Spring where you can camp out for a few days. It's quite pricey so I'll probably stick to my day trips ❤️
@rubyrohrig9494 2 жыл бұрын
What great shelling…thanks for taking me along🥰
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Thanks so much for watching!
@abbyW 2 жыл бұрын
I might just go a little shell crazy on a tour like that 😆 I absolutely love the Nutmeg and cannot wait to find one of my own! Another awesome video, thanks!
@hollybess2811 Жыл бұрын
Like I always say, thank you for the beach time I look forward to it! Thank you once again for taking us along with you. Otherwise I wouldn't get to see a beach for years!!😃
@karynagibson05 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for my beautiful beach time! I love you. ❤ 🐚
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
❤️ Hugs right back you from FL! 🌴🌊🐚
@vfndc 2 жыл бұрын
Always thrilled when I get this notification. Thanks ever so much for going to the beach, and taking me along. Blessings! V.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!
@lolabaker8197 2 жыл бұрын
Just got back from Sanibel today😢😢 I had SUCH an amazing time and I think bowman’s beach was my favorite. I found so many good tinies and a piece of a Junonia!!!!! And yes Sanibel definitely has the best scallops!!! My dad and I really wanted to find an alphabet cone but the best we found was a piece… happy shelling!!!!!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you had an amazing time while you were here and you found so many shells while you were here 😃
@lunabrillante275 2 жыл бұрын
Ali es the best!!! I love her tour and all the little details that she put into her tours!!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
She really is! I'm so glad I met her!
@wendymann7270 Жыл бұрын
WOW….. those florida horse cinch’s are beautiful! And you found so many! I am drooling over here! love your videos
@aleciagrant4114 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the lovely video of KICE Island. My Husband and I spent the day at Bowmans Beach on Sanibel Island. I found my first Beach glass today! Green and amber in color. Until next time...take care 🙂
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Lucky you! I have only found a handful of actual sea glass so far. It's not easy to come by over here on the West Coast. I hope you enjoyed your time on Sanibel!
@LethalSaliva 2 жыл бұрын
Glass can actually be beneficial to sea critters. The salt water dissolves the glass and releases minerals that are essential for the microscopic life in the sand, which helps feed other creatures higher up in the food chain.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
@@LethalSaliva I didn’t know that. Fascinating!
@LethalSaliva 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife Glass Beach in California is full of life thanks to the glass that's been dumped there for decades. You can't collect any, though; it's against the law. However, I've gone to San Juan Island almost every year since 1996. In the past 7 years, I've been bringing broken glass & pottery with me, washed and ready for the ocean to do its work. That way one day, some lucky person will find a lovely piece of polished treasure for them to take home. The owners of the cabin we stay at brings marbles for the same reason. Now that I know how beneficial glass is to ocean life, it's a double win.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
@@LethalSaliva Is that beach at Fort Bragg? I've read about it! What a fascinating place it must be to visit!
@pattyvincent-wagoner174 2 жыл бұрын
Just gorgeous! I would get stuck in those shell piles. Thanks for this weeks treasure hunt❤️
@Jean2235177 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for letting us scan and virtually shell in the piles. You got some great finds👍🏻
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Kice never disappoints! Thanks for coming to the beach with me!
@juliamaul7334 2 жыл бұрын
I can name most of the shells as you pick them. You can tell I’ve learned from you😊 Wonderful trip!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I love this! I'm glad you're learning your shells with me!
@ArmellaHCohen 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining the names of these shells.
@tanyahouston5635 2 жыл бұрын
Super collection! The golden olive is lovely!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@annamarie879 2 жыл бұрын
I love your low cal Buttercup Lucine or Anodontia alba. I will now think of light color or washed our shells as diet shells and think of you! Hahaha! I so wish we had a larger selection of shells, diet or full calorie shells, here on the shores of Lake Erie. We do have some a good selection and amount of beach glass which many people collect. Some folks make beautiful jewelry out of them. I personally like to collect the beautiful Mother-of-Pearl looking pieces from the inside of the clam shells. Thank you once again for share your time on the island with us.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Someone sent me a photo of a piece of oyster with a pearl "glued" onto it. It was fascinating! I think the beach glass or even really smooth rocks would be neat to collect. It's the hunt that's so fun ☺️ Thank you so much for watching and I hope you find some full-calorie goodies soon!!
@wilfredomanzano8380 2 жыл бұрын
That’s so cool that you found a bucket list shell.hope you can find all of your bucket list shells
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I do too!
@wilfredomanzano8380 2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome 😁
@janetpullen5210 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sharmon for a great and all the beautiful shells. Oh to be there but at least I can watch u..you are always fun to make our day
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I know it's not the same as being there, but I'm glad I can at least virtually show you these locations and all the beach treasures that can be found. I appreciate you choosing to spend your time with me at the beach!
@Deebelle10 2 жыл бұрын
Wow…talk about an awesome shell day! You could have sat in one spot and picked up hundreds of shell! Saw a tiny cone and I was screaming in my head, “Go back!” lol
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I see some shells in the video when I'm editing and I'm hoping I either grabbed that shell or I wonder why I didn't show it in the video, so it happens to me too! Kice is one of those places that there are so many shells to choose from!
@carolmusso7767 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this terrific trip to Kice! Lots of beautiful shells there! ❤️🐚
@mariemorgan7759 2 жыл бұрын
I am glad you put the tide washed critters back in the water to give them a second chance! Really pretty Beach, first time I have heard of it!💕🙏
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Kice will always hold a special place in my heart. It's such a fantastic little island to visit 🐚
@dalegruder2363 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again. What a haul. Omg!
@sallya.2412 2 жыл бұрын
The ribbed cantharis and horse conch shell looks very similar. I think I would have a hard time telling them apart. You have a good eye for spotting the tiniest shells there. Lots of good shell finds going through the piles.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not great at identifying the really tiny shells but I figure I'll start learning the more I find them and pick them up. It's definitely not the same as looking at pictures in a book!
@shannonnakamura9932 2 жыл бұрын
As always I enjoyed your video so much! I look forward to Sundays! Can't wait to explore Kice one day. 🙂💕🐚
@guadalupeknippen528 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of shelling. I love your videos.🌻🐕🇺🇸
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for choosing to visit the beach with me!
@janetknight9978 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for every Sunday. I just love watching and listening to you. You are a wonderful narrator! I love when you get excited - it transports me to beside you thinking "what is it? What is it?" Show me! " Your love of shells comes through loud and clear. Just a thought - Wouldn't it be great if your patreons and viewers could pitch in to help set up a SWF Beach Shelling Weekend. I know it would be a lot of work - I am retired and would be the first to volunteer. With the Internet it doesn't matter that I am in Canada. I read all the comments each week and feel a bond with your responders. For me there's nothing like sharing a passion. Your virtual shelling buddy.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I have big plans. One day, the SWF Beach Life KZfaq channel will be my full-time job and I can really pour all my heart and energy into making videos and learning about the beach. What I thought would be fun would to have meet ups. I could pick a beach and just meet at some picnic tables in the shade and people can share what other goodies they have found. I'm not there yet but I would like to have events or offer more opportunities to meet some of my beach friends. I'm making a note to reach out to you should I need some advertising help! ❤️😃
@jananderson876 2 жыл бұрын
Love the tiny shells, so much color!
@carmenshanks2705 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Beach Scene and shells.
@maryannkom299 2 жыл бұрын
What a great trip! It was fun seeing a few things we don’t always get to see.
@WonderfulWorld316 2 жыл бұрын
What a lovely selection of treasures!
@lauram5195 2 жыл бұрын
One of these days I’m gonna get to Kice. I love all the finds and I can’t tell the difference between any of the cantheres or drills. 😂Love the golden olive! So pretty! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I can barely tell the difference in some of those small drills but I figure the more I pick them up, the better I'll get at identifying them. Thanks for coming to the beach with me!
@maggieslifeisawildride512 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous haul! I love the tulips and olives...shiny and all the pretty patterns and colors.
@joannemcknight6227 2 жыл бұрын
I really look forward to Sunday so I can watch your video! Great finds today. Thank you for sharing!
@patifagan6774 2 жыл бұрын
Just love your videos, takes me to my happy place before I have to go back to reality.keep up the fantastic work
@pennyskelly8657 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another lovely beach walk on kick nice find with the golden olive see you next week
@jamie6580 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the trip to Kice! As usual, it was a lovely time. You’re such a sweetheart to identify the shells, and I’ve learned quite a bit from you. I just ordered a Junonia necklace that I got last week from SWF Shell Guide’s store. It’s beautiful!we look forward to next week’s adventure.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I'm learning more about these shells all the time and I'm happy to share what I'm learning along the way. Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!
@jamie6580 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife - I try my best to make it every week!
@bonnerdebbie 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sharmon, that was another wonderful trip to Kice Island. So many beautiful shells today.
@kathycox6420 2 жыл бұрын
Always fun shelling with you! Great shells!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming to the beach with me!
@mrsthacker4238 2 жыл бұрын
I love the baby shells. They are so cute!!
@Chellees 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Enjoyed todays video!! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures!!❤️😊
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for coming along with me!
@janetpullen5210 2 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your videos
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming to the beach with me Janet!
@valdos8775 Жыл бұрын
I’m so jealous of your beautiful lace murex !!! I have never been so lucky as to find one 🐚🐚
@SWFBeachLife Жыл бұрын
I hope you do one day! 🤞🏻
@lindawellinghoff5432 2 жыл бұрын
Great shelling!
@basvanderwerff2725 2 жыл бұрын
Kice is just so awesome!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
It really is!
@lynnsteinbeck4254 2 жыл бұрын
Wait all week for your video enjoy seeing all your little finds have a great week
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@gingermackeen5741 2 жыл бұрын
Oh boy! Back at Kice!😁 Very beautiful apple murex with the lacy edges! Those purple CS's just slay me! I would go nuts at Kice! All those beautiful mini's! Love the "half the calories" BL!😁 Wow! I've never seen a huge worm colony that huge! And another TT for you! And another golden! I wouldn't mind the muck at all to look at all the variety of stuff. Gotta get down there! Thanks, Sharmon! xxoo
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
It's not easy to get out there, but boy it is worth it! It's so hard to make it very far as I walk so slow trying to check out as many little pockets as I can. One of these days I'm going to spend the whole day there! xoxoxo
@gingermackeen5741 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife Well that's the day I want to come! xxoo
@mollygirl2071 2 жыл бұрын
Such beachy goodness! So many beautiful shells! I love the gaudies!! I have yet to find one and I’m so jealous of the amount you found! Thanks for taking us!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
It's kind of crazy how many gaudy's I find when I go to Kice. I guess those snails like that island as much as I do! 😅
@christineromana 2 жыл бұрын
Kice is such a shell wonder land. I love those tiny’s and anything orange! Always look forward to Sundays with you 😃
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@scruffysmommy 2 жыл бұрын
I love Sunday's....especially when I get to see your videos. I get totally relaxed. I now know the names of so many different shells. As you are saying them I am also and my husband just laughs. i absolutely love it!!! ❤ 🐚
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Aww - I love this! Especially that you're learning your shells!
@kellyhazelton7815 2 жыл бұрын
Sharmon, thank you for giving me an additional reason to love the beach. Just like many others, I have learned so much from watching you and I have found that your videos have introduced me to a nice relaxing, quiet (and solo) activity to do when I just want to isolate from the world. 😊
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I so look forward to my beach walks! I've gotten into the habit of going alone and I love it. Especially now when the beaches aren't crowded and I can leisurely wander around the beach looking for treasures. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! 🌴🌊🐚
@kristibruns6111 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome trip to Kice Island and the shells were amazing!!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Kice is always so good to me!
@rachelleandrichard 2 жыл бұрын
So many beautiful shells Sharmon. A shellers dream place! Thanks for the adventure and fantastic footage. I am one of those who loves scanning the shell piles as you move in close with your camera. 🙏
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Every time I stopped to get a look up close at the goodies there were tons of great tiny shells. It's such a fun island to explore. Thank you for coming along with me!
@anyaspackman2091 2 жыл бұрын
I like how you always pick up a giant Atlantic Cockle to hold all the tinies ☺️🏝
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Those cockles make fantastic bowls for the tinies!
@nancycross2228 2 жыл бұрын
I have not ever seen the beach on Kice That Low ! I Really need to get back. I too have enjoyed Ali's kayak trips. Thanks again for the beautiful day on Kice !
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I think Dickman's would be best at low tide, but it doesn't seem to matter at Kice. There's always goodies there!
@carolmathis6084 2 жыл бұрын
What pretty shells you found on Kice. The cockle bowl of tinies is precious. Nowadays I'm recognizing many shells, thanks to you! Best regards, c
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming to the beach with me!
@jacruick 2 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow….. what a haul ! !
@debbieverret4033 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, new subscriber here. Enjoy the education about seashells and the animals that make those beaches their habitat. Thanks!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! I am loving living here in Florida and sharing all the incredible places to explore. Thanks so much for watching!
@edanegron8806 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. 👍
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@scruffysmommy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Mary - thank you so very much! I appreciate the support! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
@bobbienielsen6860 2 жыл бұрын
I am loving your micro shells. I'm going to be in port richey next weekend and I'm itching to get out there.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you find lots of goodies while you're there!
@katiehowell2890 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos so much! I went to stump pass on my vacation because of one of your videos (I’m from Ohio the drive was insane haha) and I found a few of my bucket list shells! My friends thought it was so crazy I could identify so many shells and kept asking me what each was named. One of the first times I’ve ever gone to the ocean I found a TRUE tulip that’s measured just over four inches! It was so cool learning what the shell was from watching your videos and it’s crazy to me how gorgeous and intact this thing is. Thanks for the cool videos! I can’t wait to go back and eventually go to kice
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Stump Pass is where I found my big horse conch! And that true tulip you found sounds amazing! I've never found true tulip in one piece that big but I keep looking. I'm so glad you found so many great shells. I hope you do get to go to Kice one day. It's just as amazing as it looks!
@veronicavalentin9929 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos!!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@karaschnaus679 2 жыл бұрын
Well the count down has begun! 40 days until I get to shell to my hearts content for 7 days!!! I will be recharging and relaxing before my last semester of nursing school. Thank you for my weekly dose of beachy goodness. Sea you next Sunday.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
What a perfect way to reward yourself! I hope you're having fun planning for your trip down here!
@kimberlyjohnson763 2 жыл бұрын
I just love your videos thank you for sharing your videos with everyone 😁~Evelyn
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome Evelyn! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave me such lovely comments! ☺️
@williamthomson638 6 ай бұрын
I enjoy the colorful scallops .
@kathleenjensen4848 2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@denisem6754 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, fabulous haul this week! I think you may have missed a Wentletrap around 8:08 just before you picked up a handful of gorgeous minis. But my goodness, how fun was that trip? I think my favorite this week is your washed out Turrid! Thanks for always posting such lovely videos.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Well shoot - I can't find it and just as well. That drives me MAD when I see a shell I missed 😅 I'll have to console myself with my golden olive I guess - LOL! Kice is SO fun! Thank you for enjoying it with me!
@kathyjund7212 2 жыл бұрын
Fabulous finds.. do strange not in the eater.. but glad you weren't stuck in muck.. love the gaudy nautica and nutmegs. But all was awesome!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes you have to get in that muck to find the goodies over on Kice but it always seems worth it!
@jdm9786 2 жыл бұрын
My family and I just came back from Marco Island. This was our second year going there and it had become our favorite place to go on vacation. My brother, sister in law and I just love to shell. We have turned it into a friendly competition. We booked Hemingway Water Shuttle, one that was recommended by you, and they are absolutely amazing. Very friendly family. We also did kayaking to Kice and it was our first time kayaking, it wasn’t the easiest but boy were we glad we did it. We found so many Murex it was crazy! Just want to let you know that we appreciate and enjoy your videos. We watch them as a family when I visit them at their home. Your voice sounds lovely as well =)
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy you have been able to experience some of the trips I've gone on. It really is incredible to call this place my home! Isn't it wild when you show up at a beach and you'll find so many of one particular shell? I've learned you never know what that's going to happen so enjoy it when you can! Thanks for letting me know you enjoy watching my content. I hope your next trip to Marco is even better than the last one!
@ilonamollema6467 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharmon, As always, Kice never disappoint. What a gorgeous shells! I really love the tiny ones. And that Golden Olive! Yay! Another one for the collection. What a bummer that that white FFC wasn't an albino. But it's still stunning 😍. Are you at any time trying to go snorkeling again? Or is that impossible? As always, thank you so much for taking us with you on your beach walks! It's so highly appreciated! I'm enjoying every second of it, while laying cozy under my Florida beach duvet. Have a fantastic week! Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤️, Ilona
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Hello beach-duvet, Netherlands Beach Friend (that was a mouthful!) Kice is always so good to me. It's so much work getting out there, but it's so worth it! And I actually wanted to give snorkeling a try earlier this week but the water was too cloudy so I walked and scooped instead. I have my mask on the ready and I do hope to try snorkeling - I just have to find the right conditions. And it's getting rainy here in the evening/afternoons so that's making trying to hit low tide a bit more tricky too ☺️ I hope everything is good by you and all the news you've been getting has been positive ❤️❤️❤️
@fredamoore1743 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sharmon! YAY , another Kice trip. You know it's my favorite. I so can't wait to be there again. Someone else asked and I was wondering too, how are the no see ums and other biting insects there this time of year. I come in January, the best shells ever and no bugs! Enjoyed this video as always! Have a shelltastic week!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
OMG Kice in January is shellers heaven! The bugs are normally not bad as long as there is a little breeze. No breeze means annoying bugs but it really only happens once in a while. They didn't bother me this trip but I will definitely pack bug spray for my next trip there just in case!
@nancydalton4629 2 жыл бұрын
I would not be able to pass up all of those fighting shells! They seemed like they were everywhere. I guess you do get tired of finding the same shells over and over again. That island is not much to look at but I sure would like to visit one day.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I don't get tired of finding the same shells. There are so many interesting little differences between them and I think they're all fascinating. I hope you do get to visit Kice one day ☺️
@ericsummers2021 2 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to have to o to Kice. Are there shelling tours that go to Kice?
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
There are quite a few. If you like the kayaking experience, I would recommend SWFL Shell Guide (www.swflshellguide.com). If you would prefer to just take a boat there, I would reach out to Reel Kind (www.reelkind.com). Each tour will take you to where the good stuff is!
@carrieeasley3995 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice haul, as usual! I saw several that looked like you passed up. But you may have picked them up off camera.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Or I could have missed them. It happens, but I like to think that someone else gets to find the shells I miss 😃
@lisacenturelli3239 2 жыл бұрын
So you actually did slow down, bend down, and find some amazing little tinies and other special shells? Some day we may even see you turn over a few shells?? LOL - those shells better be up on top waiting for you!! Kice is definitely one of the best spots I have seen in any of the videos - thank you for sharing! {{shell hugs}}
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Kice is definitely on the top of my list of favorite beaches to visit. I wish it was easier to get to, but it certainly keeps the "traffic" down! Thank you so much for coming along my beach adventures with me!
@lindastowars7346 2 жыл бұрын
VERY NICE HAUL TODAY
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@dawnolson818 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching you. What is the best reference book to get? Thanks for your help!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
If you are only getting one, it's Florida's Living Beaches:amzn.to/3aqkmO0 It's a FANTASTIC resource for all things beach here in Florida. Another book that's been helpful is this one: amzn.to/3G8ngWo I find the books that concentrate on the shells in a particular area are more helpful than random books on shells. I hope these help!
@amybanks1582 2 жыл бұрын
Kice never disappoints, end of May…hmmm, that’s my time of the year 🥰
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
The shells were still there. It will be interesting to see if there's anything out there come August!
@shellstories 2 жыл бұрын
That golden olive was awesome! And all those gaudy's were 10/10. The mystery white shell does look a lot like a Sanibel Turrid, but it seems slightly weird to me. Then again, I can't think of anything else it could be, so I guess it's just an awesome white (albino?) color form. That light FFC I think could be considered an albino, but I guess it just depends what you classify albino as. Great walk as always :)
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still hunting for that albino olive too. I love seeing the "weirdo" shells since there are so many of the "normal" ones ☺️ After seeing your last video I want to go to the Carolina's to see what I can find!
@trinettebrewer4838 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait until you find a Junonia. ❤️
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
@breadman1148 2 жыл бұрын
Love the channel ….. thinking of trying Marco island and kice for a shelling adventure while on vacation next month ……on your recent visit to kice how was the NO SEE UMS? And what do you use the help against them ?
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
The no seem ums are only really miserable if there is little to no wind and for the most part I've been really lucky with the bugs. There is a spray I have that kind of seems to work (when I remember to use it!) but it's currently unavailable on Amazon. Perhaps you can find it at another retailer: www.amazon.com/no-no-see-um-natural-insect-repellent/dp/b00co6sf78
@TylerVigeant 2 жыл бұрын
Every time you said "little horse conch" I jokingly corrected you to my wife: "pony conch." 😆
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
LOL! I should just star calling them pony conchs.
@donnarichards1908 2 жыл бұрын
I love tiny shells!!! They are so small but most look exactly like the big ones. (Just mini’s) lol
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
They are so cute! I just wish I could identify them better! Practice makes perfect so I'll keep on searching. Thanks so much for watching!
@nickgreen455 2 жыл бұрын
Another beautiful beach day, can’t wait until I can plan a trip down there and do some shelling and see the beaches. My wife and me are trying to plan to come down there as soon as we can decide when and which beach to stay at
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
There are a lot of great places to choose from down here in SWFL!
@debnordman1640 2 жыл бұрын
I agree; please be careful not to impale yourself on all of those dangerous sharp branches at Kice!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I've hit my head a few times but luckily no real injuries to report!
@roxiegs348 2 жыл бұрын
Love you. Your videos bring me so much peace and honestly, a little jealousy. Haha.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Aww - well thank you. I'm pretty darn lucky to live where I do!
@lindafredtrauffer8175 2 жыл бұрын
I discovered your channel last fall when I was in hospital (103 days). What joy to travel with you on your shelling journeys! What do you do with all the shells? Do you have an Etsy shop? My shelling days are past tense (bed bound now), but would love to get a few of the smaller shells just to hold and enjoy! Thank you for the beach time as I’ve learn so much and find it very relaxing. 🐚💜🐚
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Well I'm sure glad you are choosing to come to the beach with me and you found my channel. You are exactly the type of person I think about and go out and share my walks with. I know not everyone is as lucky as I am to live here! As far as what I do with my shells, mostly I keep them in glass jars, vases and lanterns. I showed my collection in a past video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8ypY82dldnRoHk.html Then, I put some shells to the side to sell and others to do projects with. I've managed to complete 2 projects thus far. A shell mirror: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8xlhrmendOZnmw.html And a shell photo frame: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/np-FfNmi0bXel4E.html I have lots of ideas I just need to find more time! I do sell my shells! I do it through email so shoot me an email at swfbeachlife@gmail.com and I can give you the details. I would love for you to have a couple of my shells to hold onto as you're visiting the beach with me!
@kimberlyaustin6677 2 жыл бұрын
Yaaaaaaaaayyyyy - KICE!!!!!😁😁😁
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I knoooow! I love it there!
@yomama8873 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful trip 🙀🙀🙀🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
💜💜💜
@brcwhr 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Love your show. I watched the video of your interview a while back, and you mentioned that you sell your shells on the internet. Are you on Ebay?
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I tried eBay and it was just so time intensive I just sell the shells over email. Shoot me an email at swfbeachlife@gmail.com and I can give you the details.
@tayloredtravels5271 2 жыл бұрын
I have recently found your channel and just love to watch! Just a quick question, what do you do with your shells? Do you do crafts with them and sell them or just keep them for your own enjoyment?
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard! As far as my shell collection, I mostly keep them in glass jars, vases and lanterns. I showed my collection in a past video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8ypY82dldnRoHk.html Then, I put some shells to the side to sell and others to do projects with. I've managed to complete 2 projects thus far. A shell mirror: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8xlhrmendOZnmw.html And a shell photo frame: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/np-FfNmi0bXel4E.html I have lots of ideas I just need to find more time!
@monabale8263 Жыл бұрын
have you & hubbie ever been able to camp on one of these many beaches? shelling overload to nerd out on. 🤪
@SWFBeachLife Жыл бұрын
We have not but there is an island that I'd like to camp out on one of these days!
@shirleywilhelm1495 2 жыл бұрын
I don't live near or visit the beaches. So I purchased crushed oyster shells, for plants to get calcium. That's why I inquired about all the shells on the beach. I now know not to take home live ones. Only did when I was a young kid.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I think most people just don't know about the sea snails and that live creatures actually make them. I knew I didn't really think about it until I started visiting the beach on a regular basis. There is so much to learn!
@rachellerymek5529 2 жыл бұрын
Kice is somewhere I need to visit in 25 days
@annjohnson543 2 жыл бұрын
I have a huge Atlantic cockle intact, and would love to give it to a friend. What kind of glue should I use to keep it together? That colony of worm shells is awesome! Never seen one that big. Very impressive. Do you ever take any of the driftwood there or is that not allowed? Thanks for a wonderful shelling trip.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
I've used E6000 on all my sea shell projects and it definitely works great on shells. I'd maybe give that a try. And that worm colony was the first one I've ever seen too! I've read about them, but never got to see one. I'm not sure what the regulations are in removing wood from beaches - I assume if it's come loose naturally you're not harming anything by taking it but I don't know what impact actually cutting any of the dead wood off the trees would do.
@crystalcloud6720 2 жыл бұрын
HELLO MY FRIEND SHARMON!!! Quick question for you. Can you give the name of the Books/reference material you use or have used to identify all these shells and critters and where do we get them? Thank You. Much love and respect.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
Hello beach friend! Ok, the one book I constantly use is Florida's Living Beaches. It's a fantastic resource and you can find it on Amazon: amzn.to/3aqkmO0 The second book I've found to be very helpful is Trish Hartmann's book, Bivalve Seashells of Florida: amzn.to/3G8ngWo also available on Amazon. I hope these help you as much as they've helped me!
@crystalcloud6720 2 жыл бұрын
@@SWFBeachLife SHARMON Thank You soooo much. I'll go order them now. I wanna learn all my shells before I get me ved down there, or most. So I know what I'm looking for. Like I said before. It'll probably be a couple/few more years. That'll give me a lil time to learn some, most, all. Lol! Much Thanks, much thanks my most excellent Beach Buddy. YOU ROCK! Seriously, be careful out there, and stay safe.
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
@@crystalcloud6720 ❤️
@veronicavalentin9929 2 жыл бұрын
Wanted to ask you what book would you recommend that I study to become more knowledgeable and familiar with sea shells I love sea shells!!
@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын
This book is like my sea shell bible: amzn.to/3aqkmO0 It's a fantastic resource for all things related to Florida beaches!
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