Episode 40: Treasure Seeking at Dickman’s!

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  • Let's go on a shell tour! ⛵️ As we explore the sandbar at Dickman's Point, we come across some AH-MAZING finds including one I've never seen - a live Limpet! COOL!! This is such a shelltastic island, known for sand dollars, so I'll give you my tips for finding them and getting them home safe and sound! Happy Shelling!
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  • @tracybrazell5108
    @tracybrazell5108 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have learned so much from watching you shell. I admit I have watched other shelters but I learn from you. You actually take the time to teach us about the shells, their names, colors, differences and how to tell them apart.
    Thank you.

  • @karenkuhn6897
    @karenkuhn6897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cannot get over the amount of shells that continue to flow in, I want to come there, the Beach, really any beach is my HAPPY PLACE.
    KAREN 🐚☀️🌊

  • @maggieslifeisawildride512
    @maggieslifeisawildride512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was awesome! I could dig through those piles all day too and what awesome treasures all over the beech. I love the feathers, driftwood and all the other vegetation from the sea scattered with the shells...so fun and pretty!

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The hardest thing to do is leave, lol! So many shells, so little time! Thanks for watching!

    • @Gasp7000
      @Gasp7000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virtualshelling , Right! I’m always longing to be there and wish I never had to leave.

  • @karenkuhn6897
    @karenkuhn6897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was an Awesome video, I have not been Shell Searching in YEARS, I want to go so bad. Thank you for Sharing, very much Enjoyed.
    KAREN New Orleans Louisiana ✌🏼❤️

  • @dawnwilkinson8717
    @dawnwilkinson8717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely video thank you so much for sharing.

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate your support!

  • @amiygambrell404
    @amiygambrell404 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shelling Dickman’s is on my bucket list!!!

    • @eh4236
      @eh4236 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Just crossed Dickmans off my list..Went there with a shelling tour company July 2024. It was am amazing experience.

  • @yomama8873
    @yomama8873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice collection 🤩🤩💖

  • @lindsayhuff8813
    @lindsayhuff8813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you pop him off he has his cute little mouth above his foot with two little antenna. They are so adorable. ❤️🌊🐚🏖

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, they do! I've seen them at our local fish store, but they aren't common to see in the wild. It's cute to see them suctioned onto the glass on the tanks!

  • @maryanndonnarumma7438
    @maryanndonnarumma7438 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such amazing shells!! ❤️

  • @fredamoore1743
    @fredamoore1743 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Laura, Treasure Seekers is so much fun and you know Dickmans Point is my favorite. So many shells. Can't wait to come back again! SO SO FUN!!

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      YAY! So glad you enjoyed this, Freda! Dickman's is sure a special place!

  • @SherryBaby2003
    @SherryBaby2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m coming down there to go shelling again soon !!

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fantastic! You'll have such a great time!

    • @SherryBaby2003
      @SherryBaby2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virtualshelling What was the name of the tour that you took over there?

    • @SherryBaby2003
      @SherryBaby2003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nevermind

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No worries, Sherry, it was Treasure Seekers! 🐚👀

  • @kathyjund7212
    @kathyjund7212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was terrific..always love to see Dickman's!!

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, Kathy, glad you enjoyed!

  • @pattyvalinote4612
    @pattyvalinote4612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I could have stayed there all day!!!! Great finds ❣️

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Trust me, me too! So many shells, so little time! Thanks for watching, Patty!

  • @janetphillips8196
    @janetphillips8196 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent idea for the sand dollars.
    Those scallops are always pretty
    Wish i had an angle wing. The waves are so calming.
    Thanks for sharing hun.
    Keep up the great videos...Janet.

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll have some angel wings available on the new website - it should be launching soon!! Thanks for your support, Janet!

  • @ericsummers2021
    @ericsummers2021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The shell you said was the first angel wing you found , I believe was actually a false angel wing

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you referring to the one at 5:44? If so that’s an Angle Wing (not a false 🙂) I do have an episode where I show the difference between the two. I don’t recall the exact episode but I will try to look it up for you!

  • @23Josilee
    @23Josilee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dickman's Point, Kice Island, of the 10,000 Islands, Florida.

  • @diannecastile8917
    @diannecastile8917 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would like to see your shell collection will you share that with us

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm actually in the process of relocating it to a different room in our home, once I'm done and back to a semi-organized state I'll definitely do a video!

  • @JoAnnSmith-bu9nl
    @JoAnnSmith-bu9nl ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a pear whelk!

  • @HOONIQUAD
    @HOONIQUAD 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So amazing. Are there any trees that are blown over to hang out at.?

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Morgan & Little Marco….

  • @dianashingledecker4492
    @dianashingledecker4492 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So many shells, did you picky up the ones you didn't show us picking them up

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't pick up every single shell on the beach, I'd be there all day! There are plenty of shells, and it's nice to leave shells for other shellers to find! 💜

  • @diannecastile8917
    @diannecastile8917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What can you put on shells to harden the shell for less breaks

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Dianne, your shells shouldn't need hardener, they are pretty hard as is - the "fragile" shells you'll just want to be careful with, like angel wings, baby ears, etc. But there's nothing that will make them much stronger than they already are. With sealife such as sand dollars, sea urchins, etc, you can water down some Elmer's glue or Modge Podge to strengthen them!

  • @karenkuhn6897
    @karenkuhn6897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don’t know if you know this but I’m going to ask, do you have any idea how shells get their markings & coloring? I love the barnacles too, I’ve learned so much from you, Thanks.
    KAREN NOLA ❤️✌🏼

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Karen! Mollusks (seashells) haven't been as widely studied as many other organisms, but the short answer is they have genetics just like other animals do. The genetics (DNA and RNA) of their species are similar to those of any other animal that gives unique coloring and patterns to their shape and appearance (why tigers and zebras have stripes, and why leopards and lady bugs have spots, and why grizzly bears are brown and polar bears appear white (even though they actually aren't but that's another separate fun discussion!). There are, of course, variations just like in other animals, why some junonias or alphabet cones are lighter, or darker and have smaller or larger spots than others. 😊This is a fascinating article that goes much more in depth, if you're interested!
      www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959437X20301623

    • @amiygambrell404
      @amiygambrell404 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@virtualshelling thanks so much for sharing this article! Fantastic and intriguing read for my little “geek sponge” nurse brain!!😉

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amiygambrell404 You're most welcome!!

  • @melodienaber3238
    @melodienaber3238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so confused...why aren't you collecting the shells you are showing in the video?

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do collect a lot of them, there's no way I can pick up every single shell on the beach 😃and it's nice to leave shells for others to find. 💜

  • @diannecastile8917
    @diannecastile8917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are the sea porks

    • @virtualshelling
      @virtualshelling  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sea porks are tunicates, basically globs of thousands or even millions of tiny individual animals living together in a colony.