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.
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!
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 ✌🏼❤️
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.
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!
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!
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! 💜
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 ❤️✌🏼
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
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!
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!
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.
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 🐚☀️🌊
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!
The hardest thing to do is leave, lol! So many shells, so little time! Thanks for watching!
@@virtualshelling , Right! I’m always longing to be there and wish I never had to leave.
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 ✌🏼❤️
Lovely video thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you so much for watching, I appreciate your support!
Shelling Dickman’s is on my bucket list!!!
Just crossed Dickmans off my list..Went there with a shelling tour company July 2024. It was am amazing experience.
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!!
YAY! So glad you enjoyed this, Freda! Dickman's is sure a special place!
Such amazing shells!! ❤️
Nice collection 🤩🤩💖
Thanks for joining me!
This was terrific..always love to see Dickman's!!
Thanks for watching, Kathy, glad you enjoyed!
I could have stayed there all day!!!! Great finds ❣️
Trust me, me too! So many shells, so little time! Thanks for watching, Patty!
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.
I'll have some angel wings available on the new website - it should be launching soon!! Thanks for your support, Janet!
If you pop him off he has his cute little mouth above his foot with two little antenna. They are so adorable. ❤️🌊🐚🏖
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!
I’m coming down there to go shelling again soon !!
Fantastic! You'll have such a great time!
@@virtualshelling What was the name of the tour that you took over there?
Nevermind
No worries, Sherry, it was Treasure Seekers! 🐚👀
So amazing. Are there any trees that are blown over to hang out at.?
Absolutely! Morgan & Little Marco….
Dickman's Point, Kice Island, of the 10,000 Islands, Florida.
The shell you said was the first angel wing you found , I believe was actually a false angel wing
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!
So many shells, did you picky up the ones you didn't show us picking them up
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! 💜
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 ❤️✌🏼
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
@@virtualshelling thanks so much for sharing this article! Fantastic and intriguing read for my little “geek sponge” nurse brain!!😉
@@amiygambrell404 You're most welcome!!
That was a pear whelk!
I would like to see your shell collection will you share that with us
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!
What can you put on shells to harden the shell for less breaks
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!
I'm so confused...why aren't you collecting the shells you are showing in the video?
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. 💜
What are the sea porks
Sea porks are tunicates, basically globs of thousands or even millions of tiny individual animals living together in a colony.