Florida Virtual Beach Walk. Fort Myers Beach during Red Tide. Tons of Beach Treasures!

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  • Join me on a Florida virtual beach walk as we walk the sands of Fort Myers Beach. This is during red tide, so there is a bit more carnage than usual, but despite the coughing, I had a great time.
    Now the other couple I mentioned in the video, I asked them where they parked and they said on the side of the road and there wasn’t any no parking signs or anything….
    I saw where they parked and it was literally in front of a no parking sign, next to fencing keeping people away from construction on a condo building. It just really bothers me that people are trying to rebuild their lives and others are parking willy, nilly, not being respectful of others. To each their own I suppose, but it really bothered me.
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  • @fields-n-feathers
    @fields-n-feathers ปีที่แล้ว +15

    FOR YOUR LAUGHING PLEASURE...I couldn't sleep last night and was trying to IDENTIFY shells from Google Earth!🤦🏼‍♀️🤣🤣🤣

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you have a lost twin ?
      MAYBE IT'S ME ?! L0L !.
      Plus that, I mislaid my 🤓 glasses while my brother, my nephew and I were doing home repairs and they haven't turned up, 🤯 so I am holding a small magnifier as I type this. 🤪🔍

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where there is a will there is a way!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @evatrivett6679
    @evatrivett6679 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am sure blessed to have found your show. It is so educational, interesting and exciting. Thank you so very much for all the time and effort you put into shelling. God Bless you!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Eva! I'm loving sharing the gorgeous area I'm lucky enough to live!

  • @wendylandry4252
    @wendylandry4252 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got so irritated today because of all the trash people throw on the beach. Going through a natural disaster, there is enough without people adding their trash. Picked up more trash than shells so I was so happy to see your video on tonight. Made me smile. Thank you.

  • @moonlitpearl700
    @moonlitpearl700 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Much respect at how you return the live ones back to the water. And your efforts to pick up & remove trash

  • @sarahvgrey4669
    @sarahvgrey4669 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi! I’ve been a viewer of this channel for only a few months now, and I just wanted to let you know that you are what started my shelling hobby! Your videos bring me so much joy. It’s nice to feel like I’m out there looking for shells on the beach too, when I’m only at home in SC. Thank you for your educational and friendly content! :)

  • @debnordman1640
    @debnordman1640 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I laughed out loud at your "A" Florida cone!! That was really enjoyable how tickled you were by it! You're so much fun! Glad you are choosing to have such a positive attitude at the beach & not letting the red tide or jerky people overly affect you. Thank you for this beach walk & for caring about all the sea creatures. Plus your valued garbage patrol!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I never write a script and I find it amusing what flies out of my mouth sometimes too! 😂 Thank you so much for coming to the beach with me!

  • @Marilynlovesebiking
    @Marilynlovesebiking ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That crown conch! So pretty. You found tons of fabulous shells.

  • @nancyreber8201
    @nancyreber8201 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I know most people look for big shells, but I just love the miniature versions ❤ They are just so cute and precious!! 3 more weeks until I arrive, and can’t wait to find all these shells 🥰 The Crown Conchs today were fantastic!!

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, the teeny tiny shells make good jewelry, too !. I keep micro shells in $1.00
      Clear plastic crafting
      storage boxes bc they
      tend to get lost amongst
      the bigger shells ( or get
      broken ). P.S. I also have seen some little sand dollars of another species, like a quarter and nickle size that fit inside such boxes from Dollar Tree or in fishing tackle supply at Walmart
      . Super Cute.

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ohhhhh !. For doll lovers, how cool to gather a tiny shell collection to display with a tiny doll !. (Doll addicts will get it). 🧍‍♀️🐚

  • @fields-n-feathers
    @fields-n-feathers ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WHAT A FANTASTIC SHE'LL DAY!!!

  • @pegbracey4718
    @pegbracey4718 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You certainly scored on the King Crown Conchs 😮 Fantastic haul! ❤

  • @maggieslifeisawildride512
    @maggieslifeisawildride512 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I agree with you about the people just parking wherever they want. That gets under my skin even in a parking lot when someone takes up two spots or parks in the lined off space next to a handicap space (that really gets me angry). It shows how little respect they have. Anyway...awesome finds as always and thank you for showing us all the progress on FMB.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I'm a bit of a stickler too when it comes to parking. ESPECIALLY when the locals are still trying to recover from a disaster. You'd think people would be more considerate. 🤷‍♀️

  • @teresatrigiani7838
    @teresatrigiani7838 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it when say "Hello Beach Friends!" Love shelling.

  • @dagneytaggart7707
    @dagneytaggart7707 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The up side of horrible storms... they churn the waters and seabed. Always good shelling after them.

  • @karleenpage5979
    @karleenpage5979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful day! Love all those angel wings & crown conchs! And Rose Petal Tellins. Thank you my shellin' friend!

  • @caroljayne8870
    @caroljayne8870 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing beach day ! The horseshoe crab was a female, you were right! I truly miss the beach a d want to thank you for taking me along every week. Your shells....wow

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I knew you would know if it was male or female. And I remembered what YOU told me about the male's boxing arms ❤️ I hope all is well by you!

  • @dianerichmond7105
    @dianerichmond7105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great finds! Sorry about all the garbage and the red tide. It's like another slap after the hurricane. Hope that giant blob of seaweed stays away, too!

  • @kimberleykimsmithstaff1758
    @kimberleykimsmithstaff1758 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another fabulous beach walk. You never disappoint. I loved the variety this week, and all of the crown conchs, but I especially loved all the minis you found! I missed you saying which were your favorites this week! For me, It is a very difficult task with the awesome haul you had! Thank you for taking us along!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There were so many fun things to choose from as a favorite. I think maybe it was the half-golden olive.

  • @melissalillegard7945
    @melissalillegard7945 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love that giant angel wing.

  • @bonnerdebbie
    @bonnerdebbie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a lovely collection of shells you found, thanks for taking us along!

  • @shawnmariemann
    @shawnmariemann ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've never been anywhere with shell piles like that, I think my head would explode and I'd want to grab them all!

  • @elisbethfinos6162
    @elisbethfinos6162 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have Missed our rented condo every Nov. and beach walking so much but your UTubes make me feel that I am there. Thank you so much!

  • @elizabethpaints
    @elizabethpaints ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos! Each shell, no many how many times I've seen one like it, is a treasure! The colors are dazzling! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to bringing us your wonderful walks on the beach or shell collecting I mean. Have a great week!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for coming on my beach walks with me!

  • @lindaweges8624
    @lindaweges8624 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love seeing all those Angel wings!

  • @jenniferstevenson7379
    @jenniferstevenson7379 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Thank you!

  • @janetknight9978
    @janetknight9978 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great treasur walk! Love your videos!

  • @kokoskrib
    @kokoskrib ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful shell finds!

  • @kathycox6420
    @kathycox6420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful shelling day! Wow!

  • @lindatorres373
    @lindatorres373 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video!

  • @Kris-mr7pv
    @Kris-mr7pv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much awesomeness!

  • @carolmusso7767
    @carolmusso7767 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful trip and a great cache of shells! Thank you! ❤️🐚

  • @trishcook1857
    @trishcook1857 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you once again, so nice to see Fort Myers beach x

  • @babigrl38
    @babigrl38 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great finds as always

  • @jasminecarriker8713
    @jasminecarriker8713 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful shells on this walk. Gorgeous! Have a great week!

  • @jojoa0808
    @jojoa0808 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved all the gorgeous shells!

  • @lindalee9868
    @lindalee9868 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job

  • @deborahcorreale352
    @deborahcorreale352 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love your weekly beach walks, it is the perfect end to my week and the perfect beginning to the next week ❤

  • @patifagan6774
    @patifagan6774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the great video. Wish I was there

  • @janetdunn8220
    @janetdunn8220 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, always a real pleasure. I found out what one of the shells is that I couldn't identify. Turns out it they are juvenile Bitter sweets. But, they are the soft brown-peachy color, and that is what had me. 🦋❣️🦋🥰🐚🐚🐚🌊🌈🌊🐚

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      These shells FASCINATE me! I'm glad you got your ID!

  • @denisedill3552
    @denisedill3552 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for another great shelling video❤

  • @KINGH4L0
    @KINGH4L0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your shelling adventures. Thanks for picking up the trash too! Beautiful finds.

  • @KathyWilcox-vx2vj
    @KathyWilcox-vx2vj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That you for making my day , your sharing makes my day😊

  • @yomama8873
    @yomama8873 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful finds ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @caroleparias6197
    @caroleparias6197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad to see you have an Etsy shop.

  • @lindaeshbach6494
    @lindaeshbach6494 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It seems that you had a great day

  • @nikoletastavropoulou5515
    @nikoletastavropoulou5515 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, beautiful beach with wonderful shells. I love your video 😊.

  • @tonistephic
    @tonistephic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The beach time is always amazing. Love the shells you picked up today. The colors are so so beautiful. You taking the trash off the beach is so awesome. I know everyone should be grateful. Still sending prayers for a full recovery down there. Thank you for sharing your videos.

  • @juliehutzell100
    @juliehutzell100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love my weekly beachwalk with you.. Today I found a limpet and wentletrap between 5:50 and 6:00 just north of the apple murex you picked up

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      What good eyes you have! Someone else pointed out that wentletrap I missed - UGH!

  • @cindyrowland5030
    @cindyrowland5030 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoy your videos! Thank you for taking us along on your adventures. My #1 bucket list adventure is to come to Marco for a shelling tour adventure.❤️

  • @wendylandry4252
    @wendylandry4252 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love minis so much. My favorites

  • @kathyjund7212
    @kathyjund7212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shelltastic!!! I was aching everything! Fabulous beach rescues! I d have been as excited as you with all this treasure!!!!! Thank you so much for venturing out even in red tide.. please be careful.. I truly hope that it ends soon!!!!

  • @angelicareyes4183
    @angelicareyes4183 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy every video that you share with us. Thank you 🙏🙏❤❤❤

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for coming to the beach with me!

  • @SherriSimon
    @SherriSimon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. I love the south end and miss is so much this year. Take care

  • @denisem6754
    @denisem6754 ปีที่แล้ว

    A good day for Pear Whelks, but as usual the entire haul is beautiful. Thanks for a lovely Sunday evening at the beach.

  • @brentanderson4285
    @brentanderson4285 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got a really good laugh at the armchairs on the beach! Thank you....made my day!😄

    • @karleenpage5979
      @karleenpage5979 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😅😮 Tempted to recover the armchairs. Seems a pity to waste them!

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@karleenpage5979 Made me wonder what hotel or home they came out of !. "Great minds..."

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crazy right?!

  • @juliamaul7334
    @juliamaul7334 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the positivity! Beautiful shells. 😊😊😊

  • @maureengulat6331
    @maureengulat6331 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lol, I love your little jokes and giggles you add to the videos! They always give me a smile!😄

  • @jenniferbeasley9966
    @jenniferbeasley9966 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool bunch of goodies😂😊

  • @sandeepettit696
    @sandeepettit696 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a beautiful array of shells❤

  • @jolynnburns4306
    @jolynnburns4306 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How FUN!! All of your treasures are beautiful but those crown conchs!! I love your upbeat positive attitude, surely wish more of this world was like you! Have a great week. Cannot wait till next Sunday! XOXO

  • @jenkryukov
    @jenkryukov ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for cleaning up our beach!

  • @einsteindrieu
    @einsteindrieu ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun watching !!!! 🐚🐚❤❤👌👌

  • @junemunoz2253
    @junemunoz2253 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friend and I are currently working on plans for a trip down!! We are so excited to find things we don’t have on our beaches.

  • @just...A
    @just...A ปีที่แล้ว

    That mangrove forest on the beach is so beautiful. And filled with shells it's magical. I'd be going crazy with my camera there, doing landscape photography.
    It's wonderful that you pick some trash, too.
    Your videos are a pleasure to watch.

  • @peggylosacco8811
    @peggylosacco8811 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow..wounderful beautiful keepers..

  • @tammymoore-kloss9680
    @tammymoore-kloss9680 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an amazing fun day! Woohoo ❤

  • @amandafulton6895
    @amandafulton6895 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like you had pretty good day!!

  • @jammersleigh
    @jammersleigh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One time my fam and i found a baby flounder and a sea horse! Not in the same day of course. I don't have that kind of luck.

  • @doctordoctor7813
    @doctordoctor7813 ปีที่แล้ว

    The colors on those apple murex 😍

  • @stephaniesixkiller6092
    @stephaniesixkiller6092 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool ❤

  • @cathyjillard4927
    @cathyjillard4927 ปีที่แล้ว

    so many treasures today. thanks for enduring red tide cough and showing us around fort myers beach and all the beautiful shells and creature friends. It's been a long time since i've been there, but i do recognize certain areas like the mangroves. I remember, what is now gone, the shell tree where people would hang a shell for whatever reason. Such a beautiful area and is still beautiful despite the devastation. I was just on the East coast Riviera/Singer island area and was blessed with an abundance of shell treasures, even an atlantic harry triton. The garbage washed up on the east coast was incredible. The balloons, ropes, bottles, shoes were sadly too abundant. I picked up so much and what I couldn't, like a plastic crate with rope that was so heavy, likely used as an anchor of sorts, i dragged it up high enough from the tide in hopes someone would be able to remove it from the beach. I was also at Venice beach and found a few treasures there and noticed red tide "debris". You came away with red cough, I came away with red tide rash on my shins. haha Walked too much in the water, but I was just so happy to finally be back on the beaches in Florida, I endured the itch. "see" you on your next beach walk.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm lucky the only thing that seems to really bother me with the RT is that cough. I'm just glad it's gone for now. What an insult, especially after the hurricane! And congrats on your hairy triton! I've never even found a piece. How exciting!

  • @deborahsmith7970
    @deborahsmith7970 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful 😊

  • @lyndakeaney5839
    @lyndakeaney5839 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos ❤ We always went to Ocracoke Island in NC . My kids made fun of me always shelling but it brought me so much pleasure! I am salivating watching all your finds! I need to get to Florida….

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have crazy great shelling beaches here!

  • @katherinejacques7340
    @katherinejacques7340 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just thank you!

  • @nickgreen455
    @nickgreen455 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great video, you found some nice shells, chairs weren’t bad either

  • @lorihoezee5353
    @lorihoezee5353 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you once again Lori! I appreciate your support each week! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @seriously.....
    @seriously..... ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay!!! Yes I so needed this ! 🤍🩶🩵💙💜
    Sharmon , where did you live prior to FL? I'm curious if you also would shell other places you've lived or if you started when you moved to FL?

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I lived in Northern NJ before I moved here. I didn't know I was so interested in seashells until I moved here in 2019!

  • @lb2393
    @lb2393 ปีที่แล้ว

    5:39 and 6:01 top right corner there's a wentletrap! love your vids!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know!! I hope someone else found them!

  • @ilonamollema6467
    @ilonamollema6467 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sharmon,
    Red tide is a nasty thing, by seeing all those dead fish on the beach and hearing you cough.
    But I'm glad you found (despite of that all) the most gorgeous shells!
    And I think you have a new job: snail and critter rescuer. 😅 To be honest; I'm very happy that you try to save them! 💙
    Hope you have a fantastic week!
    Big hug and lots of love, xoxo ❤, Ilona

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello my Netherlands Beach Friend! I always look forward to hearing from you ❤️
      Yes, that red tide can really be a bummer. I'm lucky that it really doesn't bother me all that much unless conditions are bad, but all the dead critters and fish was heartbreaking - especially after enduring the hurricane not so long ago. I was so curious about what would be there after red tide was gone I went back, so we'll get to see that after we do a Kice tour next Sunday 😃 I hope you are feeling well these days.

  • @ittybittykittymama7582
    @ittybittykittymama7582 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Howdy, Beach Angel! So nice to see you saving all those little lives. You make me think of the starfish story, which I think I've told you before but will repeat for those who didn't see it.
    A man was walking along the shore and he saw a boy throwing small things in the waves. Intrigued, he approached the child and asked him what he was doing. The child picked up a starfish which had washed up on the beach and tossed it out beyond the surf. He looked up at the man and answered, "I'm throwing starfish back into the sea. There was a storm last night and they were washed up. The sun will kill them if they don't get back in the water" and the boy bent down to pick up another starfish.
    The man snorted in adult derision at the boy's actions. "You're wasting your time, my boy! Surely you don't think what you're doing will make any difference!" the man turned to walk on.
    "Well, sir, it sure made a difference to this one!" the child said, tossing the starfish into the water.
    So you, dear Beach Angel, are making a difference in the lives of the sea creatures you rescue. Maybe they are sick from the dreaded Red Tide, but they might recover in the sea. On the sand, in the hot sun, they would surely die. Good on you, girl!
    Oooh, pretty pretty, as a parrot I used to have liked to say, so many pretty shells! I didn't know that juvenile jewelboxes could be pink. They' re sure nice and as lovely as a sunrise.
    You've been finding some large nutmegs lately. I wonder if the storm caused the disturbance of the larger ones' habitat. Hmmm.
    Lovely fighting conchs. I wonder how old they have to be to develop their thick outer shells. So many questions fill my mind.
    What a beautiful pear whelk! The difference between them is quite amazing!
    Our little trash collecting Angel, good for you! Most people walk past it, so I'm really proud of you!
    Beach time, ahhhh. It does a lost mermaid's heart good to hear the voice of her home. Thanks for that!
    Ruddy turnstone try to time their annual migration trip to South America to coincide with the spawning of the horseshoe crabs on the Atlantic Coast. They fill up on the crabs' eggs before flying south for the winter.
    Oh, beautiful crown conch! How I would love to be there with you! That true tulip is beyond lovely! Now I didn't know that horse conchs were related to true tulips!
    Those angel wings are so wonderful!
    Would a mask help with the red tide cough, Angel? I was just thinking about it.
    Nice cockles to warm the cockles of the heart! I, too, like the zig zag arks! Pretty baby's ear, too! Big Sunday Venus clam, how nice!
    Maybe a freak wave deposited that shell pile, after all, we've all seen unusually high waves when we least expect them.
    With the horseshoe crabs, I've read that the females' upper carapace is a bit concave at the rear to allow the male to hold on to her shell when she is laying her eggs.
    I think this is your reward for helping the stranded sea creatures and cleaning the beach of trash.
    You've always wanted to find a golden olive and that's the closest I've seen you get to one, so...HURRAY!
    What a day you had! You got a whole shell collection, just today! I'm so glad that you had a good day, red tide notwithstanding! I'm looking forward to seeing your trip to Kice!
    Love from The Lost Mermaid

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, Mermaid,🧜‍♀️🐚
      Nice to see you here !.

    • @ittybittykittymama7582
      @ittybittykittymama7582 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donnajohnson3334 Good to see you, too! Hope you're having a good morning.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, tip toeing around dead things afforded me MANY amazing beach treasures. And now with the island being in the throws of repairs, I pretty much get the entire beach to myself.
      We have "season" here in the winter and now that summer is approaching, people will leave the heat and return north. I hope that means that repairs can happen double time. I know so many people want to return and enjoy that area. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ittybittykittymama7582 i wish the same for you !. I enjoyed the story of the
      Boy & Starfish !. I surely wouldn't be able to save them all, but the young me would have tried 🪣 !.
      I think that is actually an
      excerpt from a famous sermon, but I forget just whose. That and "Pigs & Apples" I've read. Good moral !. I'm busy with a
      Mechanical paper Snow Angel I've made up for Easter. It's " Victorian".
      Blessings from Missouri!

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SWFBeachLife And I would've done the very same !. I love the sweet solitude in Nature...one never feels alone in that most
      Spectacular Home ! . Yet now she's had her out- burst and lies at rest, the people can resume their
      Lives again. Blessings
      from Missouri. 🐚💖🐚

  • @isabelrosaroman6002
    @isabelrosaroman6002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amo cómo describe todo lo que encuentra y el gran entusiasmo al narrar su aventura en la playa. ❤

  • @barbaradunn6975
    @barbaradunn6975 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for cleaning up the garbage others have left! Shame on them…. Beautiful shell collection today ❤️

    • @ittybittykittymama7582
      @ittybittykittymama7582 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think Hurricane Ian left a lot of it!

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ittybittykittymama7582 Yep, when waters rise, it can dislodge alot of old, deposited crud hidden in the brushy areas elsewhere. One day it's not there 🏖 and then, SWO0osh 🌊🌊🌊 here it is the next !.
      P.S. love your online name... I had a grey kitten named Itty Bitty Kansas City Kitty in 1980.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hurricane Ian did indeed leave most of the rubbish I picked up behind 😌

    • @ittybittykittymama7582
      @ittybittykittymama7582 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donnajohnson3334 I used to be the backup caregiver for foster kittens. I loved caring for the itty bitty kitties, so I took that as my screen name.

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ittybittykittymama7582 Awwwwww !!🥰😺😼😻

  • @cazee100
    @cazee100 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely beach walk as usual. In the UK we’ve just had a peculiar event of sea stars washing up dead along the east coast, hundreds of the poor thing and no one knows why. The authorities have suspicions it may be to do with some industrial outfall though. Such a shame when creatures die like this. Stay safe x

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh that's a bummer as well. It was SO sad to see so many dead things on the beach 🥲 Luckily the red tide is now for the most part gone from this area. I hope it stays that way! And I hope you are well! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @jacruick
    @jacruick ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow wow wow !

  • @LeileeBaker805
    @LeileeBaker805 ปีที่แล้ว

    On my list 🐚🌊💙

  • @rachellerymek5529
    @rachellerymek5529 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ANGEL WINGS ❤❤❤❤❤ 100 days and I could hopefully find my 1st one when I'm there ❤❤❤

  • @user-ru6un9bs5u
    @user-ru6un9bs5u ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I recently discovered your videos and I'm obsessed!! I went to Sanibel 4 years ago after hearing it's basically the shell capital of the world. I will be visiting again (from Maryland) towards the end of May & I'm hoping you can give me some guidance on which beaches to focus on (&/or islands) with the best shells. Like you, I also carry a waste bag when walking on beaches- it hurts my soul to leave garbage there! Thank you for sharing your ideas!!

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      All the beaches on Sanibel have something different to offer, but I'm a big fan of Bowman's Beach on Sanibel. I also really like shelling on Fort Myers Beach and if you really want to get out there, take a shell tour to the 10K islands in Marco 😃

  • @kelliem2937
    @kelliem2937 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those baby’s ears! 🥰

  • @bonraerieger
    @bonraerieger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing shells! Worth braving the smells 😀 I don’t ever find rose petal tellins. Their color is so beautiful!I’m usually on Sanibel/Captiva when we visit.
    Too bad about the couple parking illegally. I was afraid you were going to say they were taking live shells. I’m appalled by how many people do.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh now taking live shells I'm not shy about telling people what to do - put them back 😉 I am just upset because I know rebuilding is taking it's toll and people don't need other trespassing. Hopefully soon there will be legitimate places to park down there!

  • @melissalillegard7945
    @melissalillegard7945 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Easter.

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว

      And same to you !.
      From Missouri 🐠🐚🐙 p.s. picking up shells is like picking up pecans (or colored eggs).

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bet Sharmon would be a Champion at an Easter
      egg hunt !. Just Kidding !
      🐣🐣🐣🐥

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Same to you!

  • @jkperdue1109
    @jkperdue1109 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wowee exceptional shells today 🐚 congrats on the golden olive was really nice 💙. Hope you don't have any after effects with
    your cough 😇

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm find as soon as I leave the beach 😃

    • @jkperdue1109
      @jkperdue1109 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SWFBeachLife
      I have COPD, so just, sayin', isn't RT a bacteria? Take care 🥰

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jkperdue1109 No, it's an algae but anyone with COPD will not have a good time with it for sure! ❤

    • @jkperdue1109
      @jkperdue1109 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SWFBeachLife thanks for your reply have a blessed day. You're absolutely right

  • @samsmomm
    @samsmomm ปีที่แล้ว

    We went to Honeymoon Island again three weeks ago and there was red tide. I was coughing and my nose was burning and in the TMI category (Apologies ahead of time to all) I got big blisters all inside my nose. Finally, the blisters are healing but it took three weeks. We were able to find a lot of shells but I do not like red tide. You shell haul is AMAZING!!! My husband could not believe all the shells.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      Red tide is just awful to some people! I'm sorry you had that experience.

  • @shawnybee1
    @shawnybee1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my those chairs would be worth salvaging!!!

  • @gingermackeen5741
    @gingermackeen5741 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes that was an awesome crown conch! Too bad it was alive...😢 There must have been something wrong with the bigger LW you didn't pick up with all the other stuff at 6 min.? You guys have the biggest top snails down there!😊 If I remember correctly the quahogs that have purple are the northern ones. Not nearly as common on the Gulf side. My goodness! That was the 3rd right-handed angel wing you just picked up! There goes my theory... Ok maybe you just showed the right-sided ones.😊 Gorgeous crown conch at 20 min! ❤️ Lol! I found the sibling of that little true tulip today! There weren't many people there at all. You really scored on the crown conchs! A really great day there I'd say. Can't wait for Kice!😊 BTW 2 ladies beat me to the north end today and one found a huge horse conch (in the water)!! Thanks, Sharmon!xxoo

  • @brendaz9222
    @brendaz9222 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Regarding the couple, I am convinced that few people actually read signs. We have signs that say clean up, fill in beach digging holes, keep dogs on leash, yet folks don't read or don't care!

    • @Toto1018
      @Toto1018 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I believe they do read, but the sense of entitlement is so sad.

    • @donnajohnson3334
      @donnajohnson3334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've taught many a young person to read. It's like their eyes are repellent to the written word until they become very good at reading. I've seen adults like that, too.
      But, I've got to agree, that some usually feel like they are the "one exception" to following the rules.

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was so upset about it! Believe me, I want people to enjoy the beach too, but not at other people's expense.

  • @marleneskinner1702
    @marleneskinner1702 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow!

  • @pennyskelly8657
    @pennyskelly8657 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ThNks for another awesome beach walk all those angel wings that’s wild

  • @tracyriordan7011
    @tracyriordan7011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Sharmon! ( : OMGGGGG! The armchairs were nutsy! ( : Those were probably beautiful chairs at one time. So sad! ) : I loved your first keeper crown conch! Beautiful! ( : I am just curious why you didn't pick up the really big lightning whelk right near the pear whelk?! Lol! ( : That top snail was rather large! I love it! ( : Ohhh hi sea urchin! ( : Such a cutie! ( : Nice you found a beautiful nutmeg! The "a" cone was hilarious! ( :
    Ohhh good, you found your fav, FL Fighting conch! Sooo happy beautiful! ( : And one with lots of white! ( : Interesting super bendy over whelk! ( : Yesss! You took the beautiful lightning whelk! ( : Yayyyyyyy! ( : Omggg, that angel wing was perfect! ( : Pretty turkey wing too! ( : Yayyyyyyy! I love my calico scallop shells! ( : Ohhhh!! I love that huge southern quahog! Nice! ( : Love the purple trim! ( : Wowee! The red true tulip you found was phenomenal! ( : Two amazing FL crowns too! Wow! ( :
    Do you get sick from the red tide and coughing? It is almost gone. Though. Yeah! ( : Thank goodness! ( : Ohhhh Baby 's ear and thank you for saving the sea star! ( : And. Holy moly. You found a massive banded tulip! 3 1/2" is huge! ( :
    I am so proud of you for removing 40 lbs. of garbage from the beach in this past year! Wow! ( : Great job! ( : You rock!
    Yayyyyyyy! I love Kice! ( ' have a wonderful week and thank you sooo much for taking us to the beach! ( :

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish I could transport people to the beaches down here! Ok, not during red ride, but holy smokes I have some serious fun out there. That true tulip was to die for! So was the crown conch, and the baby's ear, and the pear whelk.......

  • @jenperk
    @jenperk ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all of your videos. I can’t make it to south Florida but a couple times a year so this is the next best thing and I appreciate you sharing.
    Where is the access to this particular beach?

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There isn't public access due to the hurricane, however there is a trolley that runs up and down the island that can drop you off. I'm going to look into how I can give people directions on how to come here without parking.

  • @gmv7762
    @gmv7762 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely bunch of beach treasures! 😃 🐚 I look forward to going to the beach with you every Sunday. There were so many beautiful tiny shells and at 6:31 I wanted to jump through screen (lower mid screen) when I saw not one but two Wentletraps sitting side by side that did not get picked up. 🙃 I did, however, take a screen shot as I do jigsaw puzzles of shells on my iPad, these tiny shells will make for a challenging puzzle.🧩 I love your enthusiasm for shelling Sharmon! and it’s heartwarming watching you save so many critters.🐌 🙋🏼‍♀️

    • @SWFBeachLife
      @SWFBeachLife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, others pointed out those wentletraps I missed. I didn't even see them when I was editing. Oh well. I sure hope someone else found them!

  • @McShaganpronouncedShaegen
    @McShaganpronouncedShaegen ปีที่แล้ว

    nice CC