Successful Florida Shelling at low tide!

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  • Today I am out at Sanibel Island again! Nighttime low tide shelling usually doesn't disappoint, however for this beach walk I wasn't finding much for a long time until I hit the shell jackpot at one little spot in a tide pool!

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  • @heinrichheine6137
    @heinrichheine6137 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing beautiful shells!

  • @andouille9950
    @andouille9950 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy your videos. They are calming and relaxing..

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. Glad to hear :)

  • @victoriaolsen5726
    @victoriaolsen5726 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy your videos especially because there is no talking. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one trotting around beach at 3 a.m. unfortunately I've only found very large live whelks on Sanibel ☹️ you and I have crossed paths by a week or two and you got the storms/winds that we missed. Happy hunting!

  • @shelabrehio1050
    @shelabrehio1050 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just found you and I love everything about your technique. Just beautiful shells and ocean sound! Thank you!

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, it really means a lot :)

  • @stephanieanne4340
    @stephanieanne4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love your videos. Its like I'm shelling myself, being able to listen to the natural sounds of the beach! It's so nice to watch and listen to without talking. Great finds! Please keep making videos 😊🐚

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the support! More is on the way, and if all goes well I'll be doing a ton of new videos from a brand new location. Can't wait to share!

  • @pattyvalinote4612
    @pattyvalinote4612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your very brave being by yourself on the beach at 3.00am. You found some awesome shells!!!

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I find it oddly relaxing, being the only one out there, and it doesn't get too cold for south Florida either. Thanks for watching!

  • @kathyjund7212
    @kathyjund7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my gosh! We've missed you and what a return! So jealous of all the fabulous treasure you found!!! Thank you for sharing it with us...Sharmon would have loved an adventure like this!!

  • @nancydalton4629
    @nancydalton4629 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are killing me!!! All those beautiful lighting whelks!!! It is a sign.

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I couldn't believe it either!! Just goes to show that even an unsuspecting day can turn out amazing. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @maryannkom299
    @maryannkom299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You had a really good night, and it was very relaxing hearing all the waves as I was trying to fall asleep myself.

  • @lindastowars7346
    @lindastowars7346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow - you had a great night

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really was awesome. Thanks so much for watching! :)

  • @lauram5195
    @lauram5195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So many great finds!! Those huge lightening welks, the tulips and that cone with it’s coloring was amazing. Night shelling looks so fun. It looks like it would be chilly. I’m a South Florida girl. Brrrr. 🤣 Thanks for sharing! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Even in winter in Sanibel it generally is not too bad. I've had it drop to low 40s (maybe high 30s?) one time but got some great shells. Thanks for watching!

  • @lynnscott8286
    @lynnscott8286 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice

  • @SWFBeachLife
    @SWFBeachLife 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice finds! I'm beginning to think the lightning whelks are just as common as the FFCs! That orange true tulip was stunning! Nice walk today!

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! Yeah, they seem quite common its just the full size ones ones are so much harder to find than full size FFCs. Thanks for watching!

  • @angelacarl0814
    @angelacarl0814 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome shelling!!

  • @nancycross2228
    @nancycross2228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice pieces ! I love Sanibel..just not yet comfortable with night shelling. Need a Shelling buddy for night shelling. I'm looking forward to that first outing !!

    • @bmiller7017
      @bmiller7017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd go with you. Maybe someday we could shell together. It is more fun to share our finds.

    • @nancycross2228
      @nancycross2228 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bmiller7017 Game on !! Will stay in touch !!

    • @dianesalvato8421
      @dianesalvato8421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d be happy to join in night shelling.

    • @bmiller7017
      @bmiller7017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nancycross2228 I haven’t shelled the panhandle yet. I’m open to shelling there too. Is night shelling a thing there or just Sanibel area?

    • @nancycross2228
      @nancycross2228 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bmiller7017 I'm thinking Sanibel..

  • @pennywebb867
    @pennywebb867 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! So many spectacular shells. Congrats! And TFS.

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This shell day exceeded my expectations by all means! Sometimes getting up real early really pays off even when you don't expect it!

  • @dianesalvato8421
    @dianesalvato8421 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You were surely rewarded for being up in the middle of the night! Love the huge whelk, tulips and cones.

  • @mitzimorris4746
    @mitzimorris4746 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome what great finds thanks so much for the fun and exciting walk

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for coming along!

  • @bmiller7017
    @bmiller7017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice finds! Those whelks... I haven't found so many at one time. Love it!!!

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even though they're pretty common, it still is surprisingly hard to find so many in good condition. Thanks for watching!

  • @youniverse6841
    @youniverse6841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, 3am! I tried going at 4am and it was too dark for me so you're brave! I love all the shells you found and stay safe! Also your videos are getting better! Just give us a bit more time to look at what you found please! 🙂

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your comment & the feedback. I'm not a fan of how some of my clips end up, and am actively working on it. I'm not in Florida right now, but I appreciate your comment :)

  • @debrakitson292
    @debrakitson292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, nice shells! I’m a little nervous also to go night shelling. Thank you for a great video!

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! In my experience it's really not that bad considering the beach is such a peaceful location. Thanks for coming along!

  • @TouyaYuki
    @TouyaYuki 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The banded tulip's you were finding are huge! 👍

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were definitely a nice surprise to see!

  • @admsk03
    @admsk03 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Awesome whelks. Love all those shells

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yeah it was a great day for the whelks.

  • @robinmp3841
    @robinmp3841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Niiiiiice!

  • @BeachGirlStudio
    @BeachGirlStudio 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those were some awesome finds …congrats

  • @maryc7830
    @maryc7830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You found some really nice shells. I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving. 🦃🍁

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of shells for such a calm day!

  • @kathleenjensen4848
    @kathleenjensen4848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @MrsFazz68
    @MrsFazz68 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great finds 👍🏻👍🏻

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It was definitely a great day!

  • @gingerelver70
    @gingerelver70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice cone shells!

  • @kellykeating8523
    @kellykeating8523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome finds!

  • @karenuntz6514
    @karenuntz6514 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice finds!

  • @chrystalthorson3442
    @chrystalthorson3442 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! What great shelling!! Would love to go out at night, but I’m too chicken by myself!

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Once you get used to it it's not that bad. Thanks for coming along! :)

  • @debzastbury1651
    @debzastbury1651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. I am going to Sanibel in February. Where would be the best place for me to park so I can go nighttime shelling. Thank you in advance.

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would recommend you have someone drop you off at any public beach access. That way you don't have to pay, and many parking areas are closed at night. Thanks for watching! :)

    • @debzastbury1651
      @debzastbury1651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shellstories Thank you. I am going to hire a bike. I don’t know anyone in Sanibel.

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@debzastbury1651 Oh yeah, bike is a great idea. Free parking wherever you go. The bicycle paths on Sanibel are really nice :)

    • @debzastbury1651
      @debzastbury1651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shellstories Stay safe over the next days. Will look forward to seeing you back on the Beach in your next videos.🐚😊

  • @cathyjillard4927
    @cathyjillard4927 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome finds on this beach walk. Do you ever feel nervous being out in the dark at that hour?

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! No, it doesn't bother me at all. I find it very calm and relaxing being the only one out there, and if you have a good light you can see plenty well. It could take time getting used to but I think it is always worth the early rise. Thanks for coming along! :)

  • @ليلىليلى-ت5س1ذ
    @ليلىليلى-ت5س1ذ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beutifull🥰🤩👍🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚🐚

  • @marlenephillips5509
    @marlenephillips5509 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you do with the ones you keep,they’re all so beautiful

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have made a video on this here: th-cam.com/video/30Pss5k00Rg/w-d-xo.html
      It is a little old by now but that is mainly how I store my shells! Thanks for watching!

  • @skyemontgomery7971
    @skyemontgomery7971 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for best flashlight/headlamp?

  • @evileye3645
    @evileye3645 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what do you do with all these shells?

  • @cooperbennett3043
    @cooperbennett3043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just yesterday I found a huge live pear whelk maybe a mile or 2 west of the lighthouse

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats great! They seem to be more bay habitat specialists - hence why we don't see them on gulf facing beaches as often. That stretch of beach is the best for shelling! Thanks for watching!

  • @lindaweges8624
    @lindaweges8624 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its tricky in the dark.

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Filming and seeing anything can definitely be!

  • @ronicohen2956
    @ronicohen2956 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What beach were you at?

    • @bmiller7017
      @bmiller7017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      1-2 miles West of lighthouse on Sanibel (per intro).

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup, no specific beach park. I just went to the beach were I was staying at.

  • @teojas91572
    @teojas91572 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you sale seashells

    • @shellstories
      @shellstories  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry, I do not sell seashells at the moment.