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I walked 6.5 miles to find SHELLS!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ย. 2022
- Many of you have asked how I go about looking for shells... It's a great question, but there isn't one exact answer, haha!
Sometimes I enjoy snorkeling for shells(as long as it's safe), other times I sit right down in a big old shell pile to see what can be uncovered, but MOST often, I am hiking down the beach, sometimes for miles, to see what treasures I can find!
Setting out at the first light of dawn, I walk from Hobe Sound south, 6.5 miles to Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter to see what shells can be found along the way!
Shell ID's will be in a comment pinned to the top of the comment thread!
SHELL ID in this video
(If there are multiple shells pictured at timestamp, ID will go left to right!)
2:22(pictured left): Mossy Ark(Arca imbricata)
2:22(pictured middle): Giant Donax Clam(Iphigenia brasiliensis)
2:22(pictured right): White Bearded Ark(Barbatia candida)
2:48: Calico Scallop(Argopecten gibbus)
3:14: Sentis Scallop(Caribachlamys sentis)
3:54: American Bittersweet Clam(Glycymeris americana)
4:02: Scotch Bonnet(Semicassis granulata)
4:54: Zigzag Scallop(upper valve)(Euvola ziczac)
5:10: Lettered Olive(Oliva sayana)
6:16: Chestnut Turban( Turbo castanea)
6:58: Common Nutmeg(Cancellaria reticulata)
7:18: Rough Lima File Clam(Lima scabra)
7:28: Apple Murex(Phyllonotus pomum)
7:46: Lion's Paw Scallop(Nodipecten fragosus)
8:17: Imperial Venus Clam(Lirophora latilirata)
8:40: Lace Murex(Chicoreus dilectus)
9:15: Rough Scallop(Aequipecten muscosus)
9:26: Shark eye Moonsnail(Neverita duplicata)
10:26: Caribbean Vase Shell(Vasum muricatum)
...whew...tired from keeping one eye on the shelling and the other on the waves washing in....what a beautiful world we live in....thank you God...and thanx again for letting me tag along!!!
You are right, my dear friend. I always try my best to keep both eyes in front so I don't fall while filming, lol
Nature is amazing - thanks for coming along on this adventure and all of the others!
Great finds! I love those Imperial Venus clams. For several years, I’ve spent a summer week on Pawley’s Island, SC and have collected ‘Pawley’s shells’ which were supposed to bring luck to those who found them. I probably have about 60 of them and finally learned they are weathered IVC. There are jewelers who sell gold charm Pawley’s shells. It’s quite the thing there. I keep mine in a display vase and add to it each year.
Always enjoy you ventures in shelling. Keep up the great work aloha
Oh this was truly a great walk. Such amazing finds. I love all the shells! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚
Thanks so much for coming along!
Another beautiful video and loely shell finds there were a couple I've not seen before which is always a treat. Thank you so much for sharing you walk.
Hi friend! Thank you so much for watching!
WOW!! I am super jealous! The East Coast of Florida seems to be quite kind to you and you found some pretty amazing treasures. Granted, you had to walk a bit to find them all. Fabulous video as always!
I do love shelling on the east coast Florida, when I can get there. This was actually kind of an impromptu plan for me - I was in SE Florida for 2 days around this time last year, and tried to think of an interesting concept to film!
It's always worth it, when you get to soak up the ocean air - thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment on, my content, dear Friend!
Thanks for shelling SEFL! You have me so excited to go back to the Jupiter area! I've only been there once so far!
Everyone says that all the shells are in SW FL... and they aren't wrong. But! when the shelling is good in SE Florida, it's really good!
Thanks for watching!
You really got some great finds! I've only been to SE FL (Hollywood/Dania Beach & about 2 hours at Stuart Beach) a few years ago and love what I found, so different from what I find in the Carolinas. Hope you get a chance to shell in NC sometime (if you already haven't). Shackleford Banks & Cape Lookout, both accessible by boat only (there is a ferry service) can produce some great shelling! I've found a few large whelks, large Giant Atlantic cockle shells, misc. other bivalves, and the occasional Queen Helmet. The helmets are usually faded or discolored, the only one I found is dark grey. Hope you get there if you haven't been yet. I'm really enjoying your videos, definitely a nice winter escape. Thank you for taking the time to share!
Hi friend, thanks for sharing your anecdotes. I love reading about the ocean related experiences of others - helps to put everything into perspective.
I briefly made a stop in NC recently on a drive to FL - stay tuned to this channel!
Awesome finds! Lovely Caribbean vase! The east coast just seems full of lion paws, a very noticeable difference compared to the west coast. Thanks for sharing!
Hi friend! Oh absolutely, I have found dozens of Lion's Paws shelling on the east coast of FL and not one in SW FL, lol!
Thanks as always for watching!
It’s totally worth the walk, in my mind, for the awesome variety of shells you found!😊
I certainly got my exercise!
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful finds!! 🐕
Thank you so much for watching!
Really really nice shells. And today my wife found an imperial Venus on the west side, but we didn’t know what it was (we just starting looking for shells), so having you identify yours helped us too. Appreciate your videos.
Nice! I am super glad this content was able to assist you!
Thanks for watching!
I watch you all the time from Maine to Florida and more. My daughter loves in FL on the east coast. I am glad you missed the storm. Really enjoy your finds and love the added narrative. I have asked once, but really would like to know some of your Maine shelling spots. I am disabled and trying to find places I could get to is difficult sometimes. I also may be able to visit Florida in the coming year. Thanks for sharing❣🦋❣🐾🐾🐚🐚🌊🌈🌊🐚
Hello dear friend! I live in New England, and only visit Florida once a year, so I pack in a TON of shelling when I am there, haha!
In Maine, I have been shelling from Kittery to Lubec, but there's still so many places I have yet to explore. Some of my favorite spots to find "classic" Maine shells are, Biddeford Pool, Old Orchard Beach(in the down season), Crescent Beach State Park, Bailey Island, Boothbay, and Jasper Beach way up in Downeast Maine(when I am looking for some Neptunes 😀)
Thanks for watching my content, and happy shelling!
WOW. You scored some awesome finds there!!!!!
Beautiful! I am a bit obsessed with the flat scallops, haha.
Yes, they are AMAZING!
Thanks so much for watching!
Awesome haul! I love Blowing Rocks! I actually found a Caribbean Vase in August on Kice Island! I was blown away to find one in SW Florida. Going to the East side next week! Thanks for your videos! I've been watching for quite sometime! Didn't know what a Centis Scallop was, thanks!!!
Finding a Vase in SW FL is super rare! Fresh water run off from the Everglades pushes out quite a ways in Florida Bay and extreme SW Florida - this makes it pretty difficult for marine species to travel through and sort of acts as a barrier between Keys and SW Florida. I learned it's one of the reasons those beautiful shells from the Keys aren't often found in SW FL!
Thank you sooo much for watching this content!
Yes!!! I knew it was a rare find! I found it on Kice Island in the 10000 Islands! It would be awesome if you made video there! It's my favorite place to shell in Florida. Only accessible by boat. Going to the East Coast on Tuesday. Hitting up Blowing Rocks again like you posted on your last video! If you go at low tide and can get around the rocks it is a complete OLIVE GARDEN!!! I can't pick them up fast enough with the rough surf coming in! 🤣 Love your channel! ❤️🐚❤️
Wow, what great finds!
Wooo! Thanks for watching!
That's a beautiful day of shelling! Great finds! Thank you for taking us along. Have a wonderful week!
Hi friend, thanks for coming along!
A fantastic opportunity to see what you have found!!!!
Thanks so much for watching, my friend!
Love the shelling adventures on the southeast coast of Florida! The blend of Florida east coast and Caribbean shells are so much fun! Thanks for taking us along!
This is actually one my favorite places to get shells - the problem is that it's either REALLY great, or just so so. But, much more from this area coming up on the channel!
Thanks for watching!
Looking forward to it!
That vase shell was most exciting!! 👌 Nice finds, as always.
It was... and super unexpected too! I was literally all the way at the end of the walk about to close the video when I saw it rolling!
Thanks for watching!
Pretty finds today
Thanks so much for coming along!
Beautiful shells 🐚 I'm hopefully going to be shelling that area soon! Thanks for taking us along with you! Fun and exciting as always!
SE Florida is often hit or miss... but when it's good, it's GOOD!
Thank yo for watching!
Hubby and I will walk all day and cover miles. We find most folks will go about two miles down the beach and turn around and come back. If you are willing to take the steps, good finds can await you!
The more traversing, the more treasures 😀
Sometimes nature gives us a beautiful shell pile, but when there's no piles, it's time for that hike!
Thank you so much for watching!
Great video👍
Wow that’s a way to walk but we love our shells 🐚
My legs are tired, but I did find some beauties!
Thanks for watching, as always!
❤❤ The olive tips probably break on the East coast side bc there’s more wave action. Just my thoughts.
Very interesting assessment, indeed. That Atlantic wave action sure is powerful!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic haul! Such fun to watch!
Thanks for coming along, friend!
good haul
Thanks for watching, friend!
Thanks for watching, friend!
Keep that Paw !!
I kept it! 😀
Thanks for watching!
Your first set of three in this video had one you didn't know the name of. That shell is so pretty!
YES! They were the first bivalve finds of the day! The Donax and the White Bearded Ark were actually first finds for me!
Thanks for watching!
Did you ever shell Vero Beach, FL? Love your videos!
Love east coast albino olives
I actually think this white Olive may have just been super sun bleached, as it was sitting at the very high water mark when I found it - not entirely sure though!
Thanks so much for watching!
**** I have to pick on u- all in fun!!! It’s hobe like earlobe. Not hobE. **** you need me to tell u how to pronounce east coast cities. Sharmon too… She said Dane-E-ah (I think) for Dania ( Dane ya). I told her the same thing. I love her and she knows it!! Not criticizing just poking fun and advising u. haha.
Anyway love when anyone is on the east coast!!! The scotch bonnet and shark eye were ginormous!!!! U said u went all the way to the blowing rocks… I have never been there but I thought it was all rocks. No? 6.5 miles is a huge hike!! Wow!!
Do u post the videos in real time? I only watch a few TH-camrs and I really appreciate “real time” like Oct 2022, Nov 2022 ect. Just an idea of when u were at what location. Just an idea. I know ur fans got u into the post “here’s what I found today” and u started naming them. Love that. Your videos are getting better and better in my opinion u r growing as a TH-camr. Keep that shit up!
❤ east coast fl fan.
(Try Juno for sharks teeth one day)
What is ur actual name?
Oh wow, a lot to respond to!
Hobe(like earlobe)...got it! I have only been to Blowing rocks twice, and found decent shells both times. The Blowing Rocks are a geological formation made of limestone deposits that jut out from the beach and catch wave action - very beautiful, and there is also sandy beach!
I most often do not post videos in real time... I have always tried to make this channel more about the overall experience, rather than the technicality/detail of location specific shell collecting. Because I put a lot of effort into visiting as many places as possible, I plan out a rough "schedule" over the course of the year, for all of the episodes that I film with the intention to keep locations as varied as possible from upload to upload - this episode was filmed 1 year ago in 2021.
Thank you so much for watching the content, and thank you for the AWESOME questions - shell well, my friend!
My name is Bryan 😀
@@solaceinshelling6552 it was a lot … I’m sorry. And thanks for responding Bryan!! Love ur name and the name Ryan … my daughters name is RYEN. Lol
I love all ur places from north to south.
***I have a lot to say cuz I only can watch you two that aren’t annoying . U and Sharmon obviously. Haha!
Is one of the olives an albino? Or is it just washed out?
I think they are just sun bleached from sitting up in the wrack line, but not 100% sure. I'll have to dig these back out and take another look!
Thanks for watching!