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Shell Stories
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 ก.ย. 2019
Shelling, beachcombing, shell hunting, finding shells on the beach, whatever you want to call it, is a hobby for many people. This channel is all about that! Here you will see beachcombing videos from mainly the southeastern United States, occasionally elsewhere. You will also see shell identification guides, shell haul videos, and more!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Identifying Different Types of Wentletrap Shells
Wentletraps are among the most difficult species of marine mollusk to identify to species level, most adults are tiny, and mostly look the same. Today I'll show you what to look for in order to identify these little guys.
0:10 Brown-banded Wentletrap
1:00 Many-ribbed Wentletrap
1:59 Angulate Wentletrap
3:12 Bladed Wentletrap
4:25 Humphrey's Wentletrap
0:10 Brown-banded Wentletrap
1:00 Many-ribbed Wentletrap
1:59 Angulate Wentletrap
3:12 Bladed Wentletrap
4:25 Humphrey's Wentletrap
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No Shells at the Beach? Tips From a Long Time Sheller
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We've all been there, you finally get to go to the beach after a very long drive, and there's nothing! While some days are just not as good as others to find things, I'm here to tell you that there are a few strategies that can help you find shells even if there are no piles to look through. Happy shelling!
Mediterranean Shell Haul From Spain!
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Here are a bunch of shells I found along the beaches in Spain/France from a trip long ago (before I ever started my YT channel). It features a bunch of really unique species I've never seen in the US, even a small Abalone shell! I also found a bunch of scallops, coquinas, tellins, limpets, arks, and many other species. Some similar to what I've seen in the US, yet are distinct species, which is...
Identifying Scallop Seashells
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Today we're taking a look at some of the most recognizable scallop species found in the southeastern US! 0:11 Calico Scallop 0:54 Bay Scallop 1:54 Rough Scallop 2:52 Zig Zag and Ravenel's Scallops 4:52 Lion's Paw Scallop
All About Extinct Sea Biscuits - Only Found at Holden Beach, North Carolina!
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Today I'll be telling you all about the ancient sea biscuits that once roamed the coast of the Carolinas. Their fossilized remains can still be found on the beach today, particularly along the shores of Holden Beach, North Carolina!
Amazing Shelling Day at Holden Beach (Full Cut)
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This video is parts one and two combined into one from my most recent beach walk. A lot of you requested longer videos, and while I can't find more shells to make videos longer, I figured I would combine this two part walk into one since it was so memorable.
What Do I Do With All My Shells? Shell Collection Tour!
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Today I'm showing you how I display all my shells! All collected from mainly Southwest Florida and North Carolina, with a few shells being from other areas like the FL panhandle or the SEFL coast. Hopefully this gives you an idea of what to do with you own shells. Thanks for stopping by!
One of My Best Days Ever - Shelling Holden Beach!
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Today we're finishing up my early morning beach walk at Holden beach, and it's one of the most spectacular shelling days I've ever had!
Spectacular Low Tide Beachcombing at Holden Beach!
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This outing turned out to be the best I've had at Holden Beach! It was so good I had to split it into two parts, and this is part one. Stay tuned for part two, in which I find some really spectacular rare shells! Both parts were filmed in winter, which certainly helped wash up so many shells.
Are There Seashells in Europe? Shelling the Mediterranean!
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This was a quick little outing to the beach while on a non vacation related trip. I found mostly common shells, but it was all really new to me so I wanted to film a quick video despite my limited amount of time!
Shelling at the Shell Piles at Holden Beach, North Carolina!
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Today we're continuing our walk at Holden beach, looking through the massive winter shell piles. I even find some rare shells!
Is Holden Beach Shelling Worth the Hype? Virtual Beach Walk!
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Is Holden Beach Shelling Worth the Hype? Virtual Beach Walk!
Epic Shelling at Holden Beach! What can you find at NC's Famous Beach?
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Epic Shelling at Holden Beach! What can you find at NC's Famous Beach?
Fantastic Early Morning Shell Hunting at Holden Beach!
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Fantastic Early Morning Shell Hunting at Holden Beach!
Shelling at a Bucket List North Carolina Beach!
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Shelling at a Bucket List North Carolina Beach!
Seashell Identification: Whelks (Busyconidae)
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Seashell Identification: Whelks (Busyconidae)
Surprisingly Productive Day Shelling on the Beach
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Surprisingly Productive Day Shelling on the Beach
Fantastic Low Tide Shelling at Holden Beach
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Fantastic Low Tide Shelling at Holden Beach
Finding Shells at the Beach in North Carolina!
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Finding Shells at the Beach in North Carolina!
I found a Rare Shell! Shelling at Holden Beach
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I found a Rare Shell! Shelling at Holden Beach
Bucket List Shelling at Holden Beach!
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Bucket List Shelling at Holden Beach!
Finding Incredible Sea Shells at Holden Beach!
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Finding Incredible Sea Shells at Holden Beach!
Beachcombing the Seashell Capital of the World!
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Beachcombing the Seashell Capital of the World!
Are There Shells in the Southern Outer Banks?
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Are There Shells in the Southern Outer Banks?
Incredible Day Shelling at Shackleford Banks!
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Incredible Day Shelling at Shackleford Banks!
Thank you for side by side identifying of these beauties!!!
@@kathyjund7212 Thank you! I'm glad it's helpful!
Excellent!
Thank you!
WOW, very interesting. Thank you for showing us the differences.
Thank you so much!
I enjoyed watching your video. I have only found a few wentletraps, but if I 🤞🏼 find more the video will be very helpful.
They are elusive for sure. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Thanks for making this. I can now actually see some of the subtle differences in the shells. I’ll likely use this as a reference for IDing any I find moving forward 😂
I'm glad this is helpful for you. They are definitely tricky, especially those "in between" individuals. Thank you so much for watching!
wow!!!
Come on Shell Stories you gotta give us more than this😂
thank you video very good
Thank you so much! :)
Your seashell collection is amazing
Your shell collection is amazing
Thank you so much for watching!
Love those clams.
They're pretty awesome!
Awesome!!
I was shocked!
Cool
Boring
Just being endless possibilities!!!
For sure! Thanks for watching!
Any day at the beach is a great day! Those little olives are cute as heck! Thank you for the walk!
Absolutely! Thanks for watching and commenting :)
We will be driving on Tue (3hours) can you tell me a good place to park? Can you park at the pier?
So sorry for the late reply... but the pier is a great place. Thanks for watching :)
Was that found in Venice?
This was filmed in North Carolina!
Oh my. That is niiiiice! Excellent find!
Go ahead with Flatty!!!
I love your baby abalone!! Who new! Thank you for sharing your Soain treasure!!!! I have a piece of a cockle my daughter found when she went there she was sad it was all she could find bit I think it's precious too!
It's interesting how some of those beaches are loaded and some don't have a whole lot of anything. Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
That is a big ole black tooth...🎉🎉
Thank you for showing your new finds. What kind of shells are those big daisy shells 😂. Can't wait for your next video.
Thank you so much for watching! :)
all of them are interesting and beautiful, but that carpet clam is stunning!
Thank you so much! It's definitely one of my favorites, and to find both valves intact was super cool :)
Very nice! I sometimes have a hard time with calicos and bay scallops. If I were color blind I’d be in trouble 😅
Thank you so much! They can be tricky for sure, for me even some of the larger Rough scallops and younger Bay scallops when they're worn look so similar. Thanks for stopping by!
love your content!
Thank you so much!
Great video! I am a once a year sheller (normally landlocked). I have found two flats about the size of a quarter in the Panhandle area. Now I know they are Ravenel’s 😊
That's awesome! Thank you so much for watching and commenting!
Love your content! 🐚I often view them twice because the first time I’m reading and the next time I’m focused on the shells. The sound of the waves is soothing and a nice change! Thank you for sharing! ☺
Thank you so much for the feedback! :)
🐞Are both sides of a bi-valve the same color and markings? Thanks. 🐞
@@pearlanderson1913 It really depends on the species. Sometimes they're the same and sometimes there's some variation. It's kind of complicated, but environmental conditions are often a contributor to this. Thanks for watching! :)
put the live critters in the waterrrrrr
Am very impressed ☺️ The one collection I use to watch was so unorganized I would not have even shown it were I the person !Bravo tho your collection is wonderful 👍
Thank you so much for watching!
I wonder if it was at low tide when these seashells were found?
It has been amazing to watch you gather these.. it would be fabulous to find them.. sadly being in So Cali it would be a trek to get there....
Thank you so much for watching :)
We have been to Holden twice since the sea biscuits could be found in large numbers. A fossil expert in the Carolina Seashellers page said not to put them in vinegar or muriatic acid as that could cause cracking down the road. He said to soak them in distilled water changing the water every couple of days for 30 days in order to let the salt leach out of them. Each time you change water you can rub 2 sea biscuits together to get off the cement looking stuff. On my ones with the most stuff on them, I used a dremel after the 30 day soak. (I am not sure if that was a good idea or not.)
Thank you for watching and your feedback! My thinking with acid/vinegar was just quick dips (as opposed to bleach baths) could help getting the outermost layer of crust off, and overnight bleach to get everything else. I'm by no means an expert but it makes sense it could damage them too. I'm curious what they would all look side by side with the different methods. Happy shelling!
I love how you can't put the lions s paws down 😂😂 I'd be sooo excited having a day like that
It was really amazing, and you're so right! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching :)
Thanks for sharing! 😊
Thank you!
Your shell bag must’ve weighed 50 pounds. Amazing thanks for taking me along.
Totally did! It even filled my entire backpack plus the shell bag! Thank you for watching! 🙂🐚
I’m definitely planning a beach trip 😍
Awesome!
@ When is the best time of year to go??
@@MiMi-og4wx Wintertime is usually quite good (though you can find stuff all year round)
Wow!!!!! That is a shelling walk for the books ❤ Congratulations on finding all your paws!!! You have massive control not to holler at the beach-I’d be so loud hahahaha 😂 Every find was so nice! Long videos, short videos-who cares.❤ It takes a lot of time and effort to produce content that most people overlook and thank you for doing so! Happy Shelling!
Thank you so much! It truly was a remarkable day :)
WOW! Incredible! Those giant eastern murexes are absolutely amazing. You were definitely in "shell heaven" today! Thanks for the ride. ❤
I couldn't believe the murexes. It was my best day for those without a doubt. Thank you so much!
That was an amazing video!! Wow at the super finds!! Thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you! :)
How early or late do you shell?
Honestly I go out anytime I can when I'm near the beach, often times before sunrise. Thanks for watching!
Definitely worth a repeat! Thanks for putting those 2 together! What an awesome night/morning!
Thank you so much!
That was great! Was that after a storm. What do you do with all of these shells you find?
This wasn't after any storm which was so odd. I recently did a video showing my shell collection, but in short they go on shelves and in boxes! Thanks for watching :)
🐞Are those sea biscuits fossils or are they actual shells? Thanks. 🐞
Fossils of pre historic urchins, not related to mollusks of any kind. Thank you for watching :)
Literally every time you pull a murex I just want to go through my phone …holy moly I’m so jealous!
It took a lot of effort before I hit a good day, but it definitely payed off :)
Amazing finds. Thank you for bringing us along!
Thank you!
I appreciate your videos whether they are 1 minute or 1 hour. I’m a landlocked sheller waiting on her next fix 😂
I appreciate you watching and commenting! Thank you so much :)
I grew up going to Holden Beach - never saw shells like this but man is that a special place. Thank you for sharing!
That's awesome! Shell situation changes every day, so you never know what you might encounter. Thank you for watching :)