Virtual Shelling Southwest Florida locals beach. Bunche Beach has tons of critters!

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Virtual Shelling Southwest Florida at what I would consider a "locals" beach, Bunche Beach in Fort Myers Florida. I fell in love with Bunche Beach for many reasons and on this particular day I was looking for crowned conchs as well as some critters. And I found both!
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@debbiemitchell6055 3 жыл бұрын

Those Oyster Shells make such pretty tingling sounds when put on wind chimes staggered so they hit the other shells in the wind. Those shells with holes & growths or color loss on them, will still SING about their life in the sea when strung on the wind chimes!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine they would make a lovely sound. And my the looks of this beach, I imagine one could collect enough for a few wind chimes in one trip! 🐚

@strontiumstorm229 3 жыл бұрын

What a charming comment Debbie Mitchell ... I can almost hear them ☺️

@sharonunislawski2353 3 жыл бұрын

I had read where a couple of people didn’t take weather seriously and got struck by lightning at Sanibel. I appreciate your awareness. I love little shells too- so great for crafting. Once again, your video brings a smile to my face. Cant wait till I get to live and shell🏖

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I also heard a few people were hit by lightning recently and I was really saddened to hear that. I love to encourage people to go to the beach, but I also want people to make it home safely. The lightning is not to be underestimated! Thanks so much for watching and I hope you find lots of goodies when you make it to the beach! 🐚

@Sa9560 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I love how you talk to the little critters and you’re so caring and gentle with them 🐚 💚

@danaedwards9072 3 жыл бұрын

I’m a newer subscriber and I love everything about this channel!👍🏻💕

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Well thank you for subscribing and thanks for coming along on my beach walks! 🤗

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 I love when I get to say hi to the little creatures that inhabit the shells. Thank you so much for coming along!

@lindarichie2585 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful day even with the weather rolling in ! Great photo opportunity! Love the little creature! They’re so cute ! Thanks for sharing them and being good to them ! Love how the horse conch cleaned up ! What a prize ! You deserved that one ! 🐚

@swethalaxmi5054 7 ай бұрын

do u have whatsapp group

@pattyvalinote4612 3 жыл бұрын

It’s so nice that you share the name of the shells, especially the tiny ones. The film footage underwater was so cool. Just love it❤️

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE seeing those creatures move about in their natural inhabitant. They are so interesting! Thanks for coming along on my beach walk with me! 🤗

@MerryBee707 2 жыл бұрын

My husband and I had to cancel our last two, yearly trips to Fort Myers. We are scheduled again in 2 months. I can not wait, I am always brought to tears when I stand in front of the Ocean, and pick up my first shell of the trip. Your videos give me a bit of that same feeling.

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Awwwww - I know that feeling. Especially when you drive over that bridge and you can see the ocean. I hope I can keep you connected with this area until you can come back!!!

@jtb8155 8 ай бұрын

The Crown Conch are beautiful shells. It’s hard to believe they like the mud and gunck, and underneath it all, they are gorgeous!

@SWFBeachLife 8 ай бұрын

I LOVE cleaning those shells. What was once a triangle of slime turns into a gorgeous spikey treasure 🥰

@55kgkg 3 жыл бұрын

This is a beach I haven't heard of! As always thanks so much for sharing!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome - thank you so much for watching!

@strontiumstorm229 3 жыл бұрын

Utterly delightful video ... the beach, the ocean, the sky & of course... you! 🙂 I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love your beachy adventures and so happy that you take us with you. With love & warmest best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙂🐚🌊🌅

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you Scotland beach friend! I am so fortunate to live in this beautiful area and it's truly my pleasure to share my excitement, knowledge and these beautiful beaches with others. Thank you so much for coming along with me!!! 🌴🌊🐚❤️

@deborahcorreale352 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice walk on Bunche was fun to see the critters.

@lisa-fg8zh 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool focusing on one type. Helps me to remember and you gave lots of special Trivia. Thanks 🤗

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SnowPink90 2 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing all the critters and fish. I couldn’t believe all the teeny tiny little ones you found. I love the conch shell that was really dirty but came out really clean(Too row far right.) and the lines were perfect. The big shell at the end was totally beautiful!! Happy no lightning ⚡️ was happening that would’ve been alarming to me. Thanks for another excellent walk!! Have a great weekend!!😊

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for admiring all the tiny shells with me! Hope you have a great weekend too!

@williamwalters3796 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy a shelling video during dinner after a day of shelling 😁 My finds of the day were a nice chunk of a Junonia and a pinkie nail sized queen helmet.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, a queen helmet. I've only ever found pieces - good for you! It's been a while since I've even found a piece of junonia. Well, the J will probably be the next bucket list shell I try to find. 🤞🏻

@denisem6754 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, watch the weather! I love the minis, I’m partial to them because they are easy to pack and get back home. I really enjoyed the glassy, crystal clear water this week, so fun to wade around looking for beach treasure. Also, your giant horse conch really came out beautiful.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Well you got that right - minis are way easier to bring home than the full size ones! I would be in TROUBLE if I ever vacationed somewhere with lots of great shells. Ah, I'd probably just throw away my clothes and pack the shells for the return trip home! 😅

@bettejacob5410 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your shelling adventures. I have learned so much. Thank you.

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome!

@lindsayschilling8707 Жыл бұрын

OH NO! Another Gorgeous day at the beach!!! 😆 🤣 😂 Let's go shelling...HOOORAY...

@shellstories 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the minis! 26:25 is indeed a dwarf olive (also nicknamed the rice olive). Your horse conch cleaned up great! Great color, considering how large it is and it usually fades a little more quickly as they age. One time I found a bunch after a storm and they literally had a wall of periostracum and shell crust and where a huge pain to clean, but it was worth it - one of them was totally dark orange beneath! Thanks for taking us along as always!

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

I hope I don' have to wait another 1-1/2 years until I find my next one!

@samanthabright5393 3 жыл бұрын

We love Bunche Beach! It's also my go to spot for king crown's and rose petal tellins. One day about a year ago we found over 20 angel wings up in the highest tide line.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

You found 20 angel wings at Bunche? That's pretty awesome! I think I might have found them there too, but very rarely. Good for you! Thanks so much for watching 🤗

@kathycox6420 3 жыл бұрын

I like Bunche Beach for a quick beach day without going to Sanibel. Guess I need to start looking for itty bitties there! Great finds!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I found my first Wentletrap there! Bunche might not have the variety that some of the other beaches do, but I'm never disappointed with the critters and goodies I do find there! 🤗

@terriyoung2389 2 жыл бұрын

I love your channel. My grandparents lived in Florida for 25 years, New Port Richey. I would make the drive to Sanibel and Captiva every time I visited and spend days on the beach.

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Smart. It's absolutely beautiful over there!

@joannesmith6779 2 жыл бұрын

at 25.39 when the two shell halves are closed together I see an angel so clearly forming in the center of that shell 😍

@lizblameuser7552 3 жыл бұрын

Those little hermit crabs just crack me up! Thanks for another great beach walk, the water is so clear. Happy shelling…🐚❤️

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming along!

@jacksarty3081 3 жыл бұрын

Bunche was one of our favorite places when we visited FL! Thanks for another awesome video.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! Bunche is definitely more of a local's beach - but I love it too! Thanks so much for coming along!

@lucya.caracoglia5781 Жыл бұрын

I love watching you. I hope you made out ok with the hurricane. Was worried about you and a friend at Ft Meyers. My prayers are with you. LUCY

@gingermackeen5741 3 жыл бұрын

Guess I'm going to have to make another trip down there and go to Bunche! I've made a bunch (no pun intended) of necklaces with those flat oyster shells and a charm...Loved the underwater filming! Also love those little nassa shells, especially when they have color. I think that was a dwarf or rice olive. Happy to see the horse conch cleaned up nicely! Thanks, Sharmon! xxoo

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Bunche isn't great for all around shelling, but if you have a hankering for those crowned conchs, I always find them at Bunche. Yes, my big horsey cleaned up nice, but I was lucky to find one that was so clean. Thanks for watching Ginger! ❤️

@gingermackeen5741 3 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife And you're up to 13.5K subscribers! That's pretty awesome!!😊

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@gingermackeen5741 Every new sub is one step closer to making SWF Beach Life a full-time adventure!

@kathleenallen3989 2 жыл бұрын

* I am so thankfull to you for bringing me the beach to Indiana...from my first visit to the beach I fell in love. xoxo

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Well I'm happy to share these gorgeous beaches with you! They are just too pretty not to share!

@caroljayne8870 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing the clouds and rain! You also got some great shells!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

The weather drove me off the beach, but I did indeed find a couple of goodies 🤗 Thanks for coming along Carol!

@artiejohnson703 3 жыл бұрын

The ones you cleaned up look really nice. Thanks for showing us the live ones. Your channel never bores me. I love shelling. Thanks for another great video. ❤️

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I love exploring these beaches and sharing my finds. The beach never disappoints! Thanks for coming along Artie! 🐚

@lisahutchcraft1385 3 жыл бұрын

Nice walk! Thanks for taking me along! 😉😁

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching!

@lorraineespinoza593 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing I so much enjoy your videos I look forward to every Sunday until we meet again have a great week yourself. 🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@nowvoyagerNE 3 жыл бұрын

i love "beach time" and i am loving "critter education time" (or "creature appreciation time"), but you haven't named it yet like you have for "beach time." those hinged sunray venus clams would make great angel wings for an angel figurine made out of shells. thanks for taking us along with you! *:-)*

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I never thought about the sunray Venus clams as wings - everyone just goes straight for the angel wings! I'll have to keep that in mind. Thank you so much for coming along on my beach walks! ❤️

@kaygoodman3510 3 жыл бұрын

I like the crown conchs. Glad you found some. Thanks for sharing and have a Blessed week.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for coming along! Hope you have a wonderful week too!

@jessicacaporuscio182 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos, there so educational and informative! I always learn something new! Keep up the awesome work! 💕

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🤗

@janetpullen5210 3 жыл бұрын

Such an enjoyable walk and the pretty crown conchs…what fun you have going to each place and u make it so fun…I love the pink little shells u find

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't met a beach I don't like 🤗 I love sharing the beautiful beaches down here. Thank you so much for coming along each week!

@desertbreeze69 2 жыл бұрын

Not my best ‘day at the beach’. The most informative part was the example of not taking chances with possible lightening and how to clean up shells. I’m thinking of ways I can get to a beach and doing some exciting hunting myself. Thank you for sharing👍👏

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! I hope you do get out there and manage to find a few beach souvenirs for yourself!

@donnaheard4185 3 жыл бұрын

Nice haul! Loved all of the Sun Ray Venus shells! My favorites are still the tiny shells though! TFS! Have a great week!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along Donna! Hope you have a great week too! ❤️

@justjulee9135 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching you find beautiful shells. It makes me want to be in Florida all the time.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I can't get you here full-time, but I can at least bring you on a new walk each week 🤗. It's beautiful here. I love it! 🐬🌴🌊🐚

@Jean2235177 3 жыл бұрын

Loved all those itty bitty ones. Too cute! I just love your big honkin' horse conch! 👍🏻

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Those tinies are cute - wish I could have scored a wentletrap, but maybe next time. Ya never know what you're going to find! 🐚

@lindagiammarco2687 3 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing how beautiful the horse conch cleaned up. Its lovely.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone was asking so I had to include it! 🐚 Thank you for coming along!

@christinanorman3507 3 жыл бұрын

I’m the only shell fanatic in the family and I was thrilled to find your channel! It’s lovely going along on your hunts! Many thanks for sharing!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! I go on a new walk every week, and I'm ALWAYS looking for shells!

@debbiejones6265 4 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to some Crowned Conchs. That would be cool. Those oysters are cool too. Those Hermet Crabs scare me. lol. I'm afraid of being pinched. :)

@karenwerthmann850 3 жыл бұрын

Hi ! I very much enjoyed the video and it was way interesting to see the live shells underwater. I also really loved the sun ray venus shells. Thank you so much for bringing these videos to us!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! Thank you for coming along on my beach walk with me!

@loriwalter6337 3 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing your after photos. Your huge conch looks great!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 I will treasure that shell forever! 🐚

@tundra2081 3 жыл бұрын

As always, fun video with great finds!!

@ilonamollema6467 3 жыл бұрын

Hi beach friend, The little shells are definitely my favourite. They are so cute! Great to see all the critters on the water, so fun to see all the small fish around that crown conch when you filmed it under water. That dark sky really scared me. It amazed me that there were still people in the water when you were already walking to your car. Open water and lightning scares me so much. Glad you were sensible. It was very interesting to see how your finds cleaned up. I'll hope you will do that also in your next video's. Hope you have a wonderful week with lots of good finds! Sending you a big hug and lots of love from the Netherlands. ❤ xoxo

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Netherlands Beach Friend! Yes, I absolutely have a healthy fear of lightning. We had a crazy wicked lightning storm last night - love to watch them from the safety of indoors! Bunche beach is so great for checking out what's living in the shells. I was happy the critters did not disappoint. And sometimes the shells might be in horrible condition but they'll clean up great. They just need a little TLC. Thanks for coming along and I hope you have a great week too! ❤️

@nancycross2228 3 жыл бұрын

I visited Bunchee beach in the afternoon of the 9th ! My first time, and yes..got Soaked to the bone ! But, found some nice shells !!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Well awesome! It's not normally a beach I would recommend for shelling but I did find my wentletraps there and I almost always find the crowned conchs 😅 Tonight we're going to Lover's Key but next weekend we're going kayaking 🤗

@lindatorres373 3 жыл бұрын

Just left Sanibel yesterday after my 1st shelling excursion there. Have to admit it was a disappointment. Sure wish I was goong to be there post tropical storm. I'll just keep experiencing it through your posts!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you had a disappointing time. Summer shelling can be quite SLOW and I was really surprised at the lack of goodies after Hurricane Eta swept by. Hopefully Fred will be a good lad and stay a little storm and drive those shells on the beach. We shall see!!!

@roadking99jokerst60 2 жыл бұрын

It happens there to Sue and I also. The beaches go thru cycles. We will return.

@DeeDee-dl7sl 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video, luv the horse conch!!!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 🤗

@aries327 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed also about the shells at Bunche being off colored. Maybe it’s a mineral rich area? I can’t figure it out. Thanks for taking us along for a great beach critter adventure! OMG the horse conch cleaned up so gorgeous!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

The sand is a bit different there so maybe it is minerals. The bottom has a brownish tint to it, making the water look brown, even if it's very clear. Very curious 🤔 I have been keeping an eye on classes to become a Florida Master Naturalist - maybe one day I will find out!

@aries327 3 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife so cool!

@kirklin5544 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah you did it and showed us the bleach work. Thank you. Amazing shell.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lilbitomajjiktm Жыл бұрын

❤ My Daddy ... used to say nothing changes faster than weather in Florida than a womans mind lol😂

@SWFBeachLife Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 Wise man your daddy was!

@pattyvincent-wagoner174 3 жыл бұрын

This day was a beauty, even with the storm, it was great. Clear and cal water didn’t turn up a lot of what you wanted but it was awesome! The sand appears different there. I wonder if that contributes to the gray color of the shells. Loved all the cute critters!❤️❤️

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder the same thing - the water always looks brownish, but it's clear - if that makes sense. I think there is silt or mud or something that does discolor the shells but I don't know for sure 🤔 Thanks so much for coming along with me on my walk!

@agds91078 3 жыл бұрын

Awww great relaxing video my sweet friend 💕🧜🏼‍♀️

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you!

@toro220d 3 жыл бұрын

That FHC shell turned out awesome a beautiful job as well as all your other shells you've found today

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming along on my beach walk with me! 🤗

@toro220d 3 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife Honored to do it I really enjoy your videos so much fun nice and relaxing before I go to bed have a great week my friend and I will be looking forward to seeing your next video and watching your videos

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@toro220d Thank you!! Next Sunday we’re going to Lovers Key!

@trishcook1857 3 жыл бұрын

Love the shells and the critters. Shame the weather turned as it was so beautiful and clam at first. Thank you for sharing

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

It's crazy how quick the weather can turn down here. I was bummed I got drove off the beach by the rain, but I still managed to find a few goodies 🐚 Thanks for coming on my walk with me!

@19sman74 3 ай бұрын

Maybe because the beach is so calm, the shells have time to get bleached by the sun? Best guess I’ve got for the color. Great trip!

@SWFBeachLife 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@19sman74 3 ай бұрын

I love all your trips and hunting. Makes me want to go visit FL just to go shelling😉

@kozlinda 3 жыл бұрын

so cool to see the live shells underwater!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Aren't they fascinating!? I love watching them move around in their "natural environment." Everything about the beach fascinates me. Thank you for coming along!

@duaalikhan4feb 3 жыл бұрын

I love that beach it beautiful and pretty and I love your shell its amazing😍❤

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🤗

@angelacarl0814 3 жыл бұрын

Love it!! When we go there on super low tide days, we find hundreds of sand dollars!! And that's just the dead ones we can bring home!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you! I've found sand dollars here, but not hundreds of them. Good for you! Thanks so much for watching 🤗

@lisasaxon7828 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to know your name? I’m a fairly new subbed and haven’t heard or seen your name anywhere as yet (unless I missed it). I luv listening to your voice n just the way you talk n use cool lil verbal mannerisms or sayings. Like when you find a critter n say ..off she “OR HE’ goes…lol. When ya say “hello fish” (so cute) n so many other funny lil phrases that Mae me smile.

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! My name is Sharmon. 🤗 I'm glad you're enjoying my videos! I don't write a script or anything so as I'm describing my walk things tend to just fly out of my mouth 😅

@scubabeck08001 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@nubybautista9814 3 жыл бұрын

I came to Daytona thinking i was going to find soooo many seashells and i couldn't find anything. Lol. My son found a sun bleached olive but its a little bloken... we passed by Pensacola and I shelled a little there. I found this trip's treasures there! I should have known.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Well, I haven't been to all the beaches in Florida (yet) but I think the best shelling is probably down this way in Southwest Florida. I'm glad at least you got to find some treasures!

@nubybautista9814 3 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife well, don't go to Daytona to shell...

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@nubybautista9814 Good to know!

@debblair5761 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome shells

@sunsetescapescruiseandtrav7962 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and LOVE Bunche beach! I still need to clean mine up from my trip in May!! I had slimy green ones from Bunche too! Very curious how they’ll turn out. This video was the kick in the butt I needed! How should I go about cleaning my slimy green crown conch shells best? Prob resoak in water to scrub with a hard bristle brush before bleaching? Then how long should I bleach? How long did you acid dip? Also I have one urchin. I’m going to watch your videos to see how you cleaned and preserved those. I can’t remember how you did those and if you used glue to seal. Saturday is my shell cleaning party day!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

This is what I'd do with your crowns. Soak in water to soften gunk and try to scape as much off as possible. Then soak in 100% bleach for at least a day. Then...dip in the water/acid for about 3 seconds. Ok to go longer if you think there is more cleaning to do but don't over do it. The urchins I collect I scrub and soak in soapy water - several times and let them dry. Then I seal them with 1 part white glue, 1 part water - 1 coat. Others like to put more coats on or use modge podge but I like a more natural matte finish. Just a personal preference. Hope you all your goodies turn out gorgeous!

@jamie6580 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful as usual.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@pennywebb867 3 жыл бұрын

Great walk. TFS. I wonder if the broken 1/2 of sunray Venus clams and other bivalves are from birds like oystercatchers and other shorebirds opening them for snacks.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great hypothesis - I suppose it's possible. I think something ate those clams because of the way they were all broken. I hope I discover the secret one of these days. Thanks so much for coming along!

@maggieslifeisawildride512 2 жыл бұрын

Love the littles!

@lisasaxon7828 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I work voluntary 2 days at an op shop and today a guy came in who’d lived in Florida. I mentioned I’d just got into watching your shelling videos and talked of a few beaches from your videos and the Florida fighting conche. He then informed me that some area/beaches used to be a lot lower under sea level? And something about kinda prehistoric (or something like that) which means a lot of quite unusual things can be found? If you get my drift Is that correct ? That’s the calmest beach water I’ve ever seen, more like a flat lake , 😆😂💙

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Florida used to be completely underwater and would be exposed and covered again as the glaciers melted and froze. The water level used to be as much as 100 feet lower! I'm not a fossil expert by any means, but you can absolutely find fossils here by looking in streams. Florida is so fascinating!

@arohalight3670 3 жыл бұрын

These videos I love them 😸

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 🐚

@carolynchatham6338 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing the live creatures.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thank you so much for coming along!

@arohalight3670 3 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you for telling what you find I have a kittens paw and didn't know until I seen your other video yaaaay

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope eventually you'll be able to identify all your shells! 🐚

@dianepowell5804 3 жыл бұрын

We are up the road from Bunch but decided to go to the lighthouse tonight.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you had fun! I like the Lighthouse beach, but I never find anything good there! Hope your luck was better than mine! 🐚

@carolcheatle1955 3 жыл бұрын

Your beautiful find cleaned up. But it wasn't to bad to start.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I could see there might be some color under there. At least I got what I was looking for!

@lindaking9222 3 жыл бұрын

Horse conch looks great

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

@roadking99jokerst60 2 жыл бұрын

He's gonna come out to kicbutt. My wife hates ghost crabs near dusk. Nice proboscis on the conch. Be well.

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

I tried to get a ghost crab to come out and say hi last weekend on my beach walk but no dice. I'll have to look for them next time I'm at the beach at dusk!

@deloriswhite1309 2 жыл бұрын

It's beautiful there

@sallya.2412 3 жыл бұрын

The shells there seems like they are bland in color. Not so good looking crown conchs and then the nicer looking crown conchs are occupied by the hermit crabs or alive. Cool to see them alive. The little shells are pretty neat. Not too bad of a shell find there.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

It's not the beach I would normally recommend to go to for shelling, but if you know what to look for, you can still find plenty of gems 🐚 Thanks for coming along!

@susanneflaherty8681 3 жыл бұрын

What do you do with your shells? How are they displayed? I use my Florida shells in my decor in the summer months here in New England.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I get asked that question a lot!! At some point in the near future I'll make an update, but for now I show at the end of this video some of the things we've done with shells: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp2DoKeGyNzImok.html And then in this video, I finally got around to making a shell mirror I had been wanting to make: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8xlhrmendOZnmw.html I have a few more projects I'd like to tackle - i just need to find the time!!!

@margaretmacy8551 3 жыл бұрын

Stay Safe ... Fred may be coming Been watching for a few months on you tube TV. Take care!...m.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

UGH - if The Weather Channel had their way we'd all be completely hysterical by now. I watch the local news so I don't get all freaked out. Thank you for your concern but right now it's still just a cyclone. Fingers crossed it's nothing more than a bunch of rain! 🤞🏻

@kimberlydebona6936 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be worth going to Bunche Beach as the tide is coming in if you are still looking in the water? It may be 1-2 hours past low tide when I would get there in Sept. I really want to find a crown conch

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Bunche is such a shallow beach it very well might be worth it. When I was there the tide was going out, but it was at 1.87 ft. around when I started. Hope that helps! I always find crowned conchs at this beach 🤗

@dawnthemetaldetective3083 2 жыл бұрын

I’m coming in from Texas so what is the beach that you recommend for A the best shells and B beach glass. I have always collected white colored shells and glass, but would like your opinion.

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Best shells really just depends on the tides and winds. There is no one best beach but Sanibel and South Fort Myers Beach are two of my favorites. You might find a piece of sea glass, but we don't have much over here. The gulf if rather calm so most of the glass I find is just broken and needs to be recycled. Hope you find what you're looking for when you come!

@dawnthemetaldetective3083 2 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife thank you!

@dawnthemetaldetective3083 2 жыл бұрын

Is the border fighting Conch you sound would it be one that you would use the acid on?

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

I don't dip anything naturally shiny in acid because the acid will eat away at the shine.

@carrieeasley3995 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty good haul, anyway.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was! Thanks for watching!

@bettejacob5410 2 жыл бұрын

When you acid wash, does it make the shell losr its color?

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

If you dip it quick enough, the acid will remove the white calcium layer but leave the beautiful shell surface colors.

@pbonniejean 3 жыл бұрын

Ya know, I'm wondering if some vinegar might clean off that chalky scale on those Bunche Beach shells? It works for my tea kettle.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Someone else had suggested that so I tried it on a Florida Fighting Conch. Didn't work at all and actually made the white worse if you can believe it. Great idea though - wish it worked! I would much rather use vinegar!

@casiehead7330 2 жыл бұрын

My family & I are taking a trip to Florida around September 5th we're very much into shelling where should we go?

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Florida is a pretty big state! I live in Southwest Florida where I happen to think all the best shells are so I would start there; Sanibel & Fort Myers Beach are pretty fantastic!

@brendataylor9139 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for showing us the before and after. I will be in New Smyrna Beach in a cpl weeks. Do you know how the shelling is there? I’ve been trying so research. I know it’s known for sharks but not sure what kind of 🐚 shells. Thank you!!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I have never shelled that far North on the East coast of Florida so unfortunately I don't know how the shelling is. Hopefully it's decent and you'll find a couple of goodies 🐚

@brendataylor9139 3 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife I’ll keep ya posted. 😃

@brendataylor9139 2 жыл бұрын

So I just got back from New Smyrna Beach on the East coast. I must say, I am a Gulf Side Girl. I love how clear the water is. How calm the water can be and ALL the beautiful 🐚 shells. As far as 🐚 shells, where I was, very little. I couldn’t tell you the name of them. Common shells. Lol. On bright side, I found 2 shark eyes. 😉

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

@@brendataylor9139 2 Shark eyes are better than nothing! I haven't been that far North on the East Coast and what's crazy is I know there are fabulous shells in the Carolinas - but why not N Florida? Enjoy those shark eyes!

@MAC2PERFECTiON 3 жыл бұрын

Could you do a updated cleaning video maybe how you remove the film off of the fighting Florida conch? I remember in one of your videos you had stated that you found a way to remove it. I’m curious. Love your videos

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

As a matter of fact, I found some pretty slimy FFCs and they seem to be cleaning up pretty well. I will show you how they clean up in an upcoming video!

@Mzungumb 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to know if an acid bath reveals any color or that white color is permanent! Edit: Thanks for including the results!

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

The acid definitely helps, but it all depends on what condition the shell is to start with 🤗

@hwhittiest1 3 жыл бұрын

What if you put the crown conchs in the acid dip, maybe they would be more colorful 🤷🏼‍♀️ I wrote before I finished watching. I’d love to see how they turned after dipping.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I figured it would be interesting to see how that slimy green shell cleaned up. I was hoping for a bit more color, but I'm not going to complain! Thanks so much for coming along!

@maryannkom299 2 жыл бұрын

I know this an old video, but I was wondering if the bird broke open those sun ray Venus clams,

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly could be! Of a lightning whelk trying to get inside to eat the clam could be another culprit leaving part of the shell broken.

@donnafpct 2 жыл бұрын

What in your opinion is best beach for finding sand dollars?

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely Marco Island Beaches. I went to Tigertail Beach in Marco and found more sand dollars than I could carry! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbCJdJuSqqiaXZc.html

@averagirls 3 жыл бұрын

I remember finding my first crownchonch and It was not long ago I PRIZE it

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Aren't they awesome! I love those spikey shells! 🐚

@lynnscott8286 3 жыл бұрын

Is the water enjoyable in Florida or cold?

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Lynn, it's like bathwater in the summer. Coming from the North East, it took me a while to wrap my head around the fact that the ocean is warm. Not just not cold - warm. I dislike the cold so I LOVE IT! I don't think I could snorkel otherwise. It's awesome!

@katie3970 3 жыл бұрын

"If you don't like the weather, it'll change. Just wait five minutes." Literally Florida in a nutshell with it's bipolar self

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much right?! It's crazy how quickly the weather can change! Thank you for watching! 🤗

@roadking99jokerst60 2 жыл бұрын

Sorta like my town in Ne. Changeable.

@williamthomson638 7 ай бұрын

Where is the turtle? I ❤ him

@marisupinillos9262 3 ай бұрын

Hi, how much is the cost for go shelling with you?

@SWFBeachLife 3 ай бұрын

Sorry - I don't have any tours on the calendar right now 😌

@markfenstermacher5679 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what you do with your shells, I display mine in various bowls and collect small shells and fill unique wine and different bottles.

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I get asked what I do with my shells a lot!! I show at the end of this video some of the things we've done with shells: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mp2DoKeGyNzImok.html And then in this video, I finally got around to making a shell mirror I had been wanting to make: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g8xlhrmendOZnmw.html I have a few more projects I'd like to tackle - i just need to find the time!!!

@danaedwards9072 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know why the shells on this particular beach are so washed out of color?

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

I sure wish I knew! I can only come up with it's the type of sand/mud on this beach that depletes the color from the shells but I don't actually know why. It's the only beach down here that I've found does this. 🤔

@yomama8873 3 жыл бұрын

🤩🤩🤩💖💖

@SWFBeachLife 3 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜

@gailkraft3874 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, love your videos. I don't want to be picky but when you are talking about the small part of the snail that is sticking out of the small long end of the shell, it is pronounced " PRO-BOSS-KISS " not "PRO-BOSS- IS". You keep forgetting to pronounce the "C" in there.

@SWFBeachLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I didn't study marine biology in school, so I look up how to pronounce those words. Apparently there are 2 ways to pronounce it. You must be on the academic side since you're recommending the "academic" way to pronounce it. I want to sound smarter, so I'll be sure to change it in the future! Here's the short video I found about how to pronounce it and thank you for pointing me in the right direction! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eq2XaZiIzsC0io0.html