Wow...love the Sundial shells and wish I was able to still shell and find those Lion paw shells! So many beautiful shells and so little time! 😊 Blessings and happy shelling!
Your video is relaxing, instructive, and enjoyable. I especially appreciate that you provide the different names of the shells. Now, I can recognize my little treasures.
Solace in Shelling says “excuse me while I go pick up some lion’s paws, sundials and massive shark’s eyes, etc., like no big deal”, haha. Oh, my, what a beautiful stash of incredible finds! You worked hard for those shells and I’m glad you brought us along for the view. Thanks!!
Most times I can contain my excitement and composure when finding really neat shells, but there have been where excitement catches me, and I shout an expletive, lol. I try NOT to do this while filming! haha Thanks so much for watching!
Soooo many beautiful shells! I want to be there finding me a shark eye!! Just a wonderful beach!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Keep finding those beautiful shells!! God bless you!!
I want a scotch bonnet so bad!! But I never get to go shelling! They are so beautiful!! I know you are having a great day!! You are so blessed to be able to go shelling them n so many different places! I’m so happy for you!! Thank you for sharing your videos!! May God bless you with all the beautiful shells you can carry!!
Love your videos and information about the shells. Love seeing and hearing the ocean. I am not able to get to the ocean any longer. Have some beautiful memories. I love the NC beaches. That's where I spent some time shelling years ago. Thx for shsring
These adventures, and this content are for you, shell friend. I created this channel with the intent to share stories of the ocean, the beach, and shell collecting with everyone. Thank you so much for coming along, and looking forward to seeing you on future adventures! 💙
We don't have great shell beaches where I live and I love shells. I get excited when you find shells. This was a great day. Thank you for working hard to bring us awesome content and lovely locations. 😊
Wonderful beach with so many shells. You are great because you always introduce me to new shells. Thank you for letting us tag along with you and recording the lovely sound the shells make as the waves retreat. 😃😃😃
About a month ago, I found 3 really nice excellent condition sun dials and about half dozen more that were worn to varying degrees, but mostly whole… get this though-On the Texas Coast!!!! That’s so unheard of. I was at the Padre Island National Seashore down below Corpus Christi, and they were all up in the old high rack lines. So exciting to find shells that are not usual for the area. I loved the giant murex and the lions paw you found! Those are awesome finds along with everything else. I love your videos!
Padre Island is on my bucket list of places to visit to shell. This area of Texas coastline is so wild and remote... one day I'll get there! Thank you so much for watching!
@@solaceinshelling6552 if you go, be sure to visit Malaquite Beach…take a 4x4 and then go at least 25 miles down the beach away from the entrance before you start really shelling. At the visitor center they can give you some good information too. You can primitive/tent camp or RV if it’s capable of transversing the loose sand. Also there’s two different islands, Padre is at Corpus Christi and South Padre is at Brownsville. That’s confusing for even lifelong Texas natives. 😂 At one time they were in fact the same island, many hurricanes ago, but now they’re not connected and you access from two completely different parts of the state. It is wild and lovely. I have seen coyotes come down from the dunes at sunset… got some magical photos! The Brown Pelicans fly up and down the beach constantly. The ghost crabs are everywhere with their hilarious antics. There’s deer and kangaroo rats… it’s really awesome. If you have a love for natural wild beaches, you will love it. Sadly though, there has been trash the past few years that wasn’t there before the pandemic. A lot has washed up, but then people camp and see it as they don’t need to pack out. The visitors center offers free reusable trash pickup bags (shopping bag size) and I usually try to fill up a couple bags when I’m out there. When I’m down in South Padre, I love to visit Sea Turtle Inc Turtle Rescue. They do some amazing work there. I do hope you make it to Texas. It’s not as nice as Florida, but it’s got its own kind of beautiful.
This was filmed in the spring time of last year, so definitely may look different now. When I find Sharkeye's in SE they are always pretty big! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for this beautiful video this beach is absolutely stunning and the shells are incredible ! Love the sundials, the scotch bonnets, the green starshell and oh my the lion’s paws ! What a wonderful time ! 🏖️🐚☀️😎
Hi Brian! Really enjoyed this video! Gorgeous shells. I'm thinking a day trip to Juno when I come down to Marco Island in Sept. I so want to find bonnets, lions paws and those sundials. Dont see them in SW florida.. Thanks for the adventure!
That was a Checkered Nerite you picked up 6:25 not a Murex. I got my info from the Florida seashell guide. The water was so clear. Lovely conditions for shelling. I enjoyed your vlog. Your voice is very pleasant. I did subscribe and hope to see you again real soon
Hi shell friend! I don't see a Checkered Nerite at the 6:25 timestamp. The only Lace Murex I picked up was at 2:25 - hope this helps! Thanks so much for watching the content, and engaging!
5.23 what is that? I've noticed you've stopped naming some of the shells but there were a few I never seen before and I always love to know the names. Can you please tell? Epic finds, beautiful sunsets and a pleasure to watch ❤ Thanks for sharing your adventures 🤩
I "oh, my God," and "wow"ed thru your whole video! I missed my trip to Jupiter earlier this year, and it is my favorite place--your N Palm Beach video was killer, as was this one. Those sundials! And you always manage to find HUGE shark eyes! Then you come up with the Florida Natica, all those lion's paws...! Yikes!!! Oh, and the leafy jewel box. I know it was white, but I'm still a huge fan. And thanks for taking a moment to explain about the decussate bittersweet. I've been trying to find out more about them since your North Palm video, and since I think I found one in Jupiter last year, and there isn't much online info. Are all the ones with the spotted pattern decussates? Love the bittersweets, too. And the bonnets, and the mouse cones.... It's just hard to choose one or two favorites. Nature is amazing! Thanks!!
Interesting observations re: the Decussate Bittersweets - they seem to be more spotted/splotched than the Atlantic/American Bittersweets. The most notable, consistent difference is the off-center beak in the Decussates. Nature IS amazing - thanks for coming along!
I am so happy this showed up in my home page! So great! I live near Juno, just a bit north, and I do collect these lovely shells. Now, I can identify them! Thank you! I will subscribe! 🥰🙌🏼🙌🏼. Do you sell those shell bags? ☺️
Hi shell friend, thank you so much for subscribing to my channel! I don't sell shell bags, but this bag that I use was gifted to me by a friend. The maker is SunSport Canvas! Thanks for watching!
I am editing my Juno Beach visit right now! I would have DIED to have had the haul you did. Do you mind me asking when you shot this? Looks a little bit better than summer shelling!
Yeah, this was in April of 2022, so definitely not summer shelling, lol. I have never really been shelling in Florida in the summer time, but I hear it's slower paced? I am super excited to see your Juno adventure!!! 💙
@@solaceinshelling6552 Yours was better! You can see the difference between April and July shelling - LOL! That being said, I still managed to find a bucket list shell for me!
Thank you for coming along for the adventure! I always love finding Hawk Wings in Florida, because they are somewhat uncommon. It just wasn't meant to be this time, lol!
Awesome finds! The giant eastern murex is cool, especially as a bucket list shell. I'm pretty sure they don't go any further south than SE Florida, so might be more difficult to find on their range edge. I've yet to find a sundial that's not just the inside core of the shell, I can't believe you found four of them!! Congrats and keep up the great work! :)
It's always great reading your analysis of some of the shell finds! I've found a couple Giant Eastern Murex in SE Florida, but I think you are absolutely correct, it's the extreme southern edge of the range. Interestingly enough, they can also be found in the panhandle, and west to Louisiana and Texas - so cool! I tend to only find sundials when shelling is good on the FL east coast, and it's always a treat. Thanks for watching, friend!
Oh my, Florida Natica's are some of my faves to find - I think many people get them confused with Gaudy's when they find them. I only have a few in my collection. This was filmed in April of 2022, and I walked in north, and south directions from the pier. Thanks for watching!
How do you tell the difference between the Florida nautica and the Gaudy natica? I wasn't aware of the Florida nautica, but during my years shelling at Jupiter there were times when I thought a nautica looked different from a Gaudy. Anyways, what a wonderful video. It was so interesting seeing the sea floor when you snorkelled. I've been too chicken to snorkel in the ocean waves, but have enjoyed Phil Foster park and especially Peanut Is. The fish are gorgeous! Thanks for your great videos and dialogue. I may never get to Florida again, but your videos give me the joy of shelling with you.
Interesting question! So both shells are in the Natica genus, which makes them closely related. Their appearance is somewhat similar, but the Florida Natica shells have a more defined color pattern of wide tan bands on a white background. The bands are bordered by lines of interrupted dark-brown or orange segments. Additionally, Florida Natica shells are only found in SE Florida, where Gaudy Natica shells can be found pretty much all throughout Florida. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
Watched the video a couple of days ago but posting now that I have replayed it...Teddybear Natica?...Let's rename all the shells that we have encountered along the way....lol...!!!...great trekking with you and hopefully be seeing you soon for another adventure!...of course in 4K!!!
Lol! I jokingly refer to this shell as a Teddybear Natica, because the latin name is tedbayeri! It's a beautiful, but lesser known little cousin of the Gaudy Natica. Thanks for coming along in 4k, friend!
I just discovered the joy of shelling and your channel. Love both! Earlier in July, my husband and I, former “non beach”, took the kids to (5 and 8) to see the beach for the first time. I have a hard time sitting on a beach for any length of time, but quickly took up to shelling, birding, and watching the fish off the dock near where we rented. Now I just want to live there. 😊 We stayed in Siesta Key. Visited Siesta, Crescent, Turtle, Longboat Key and drove down to Captiva for a day. We’re looking to do another trip the second week of October. My hope is to find somewhere peaceful to stay near good shelling areas. How do the coastal areas off of Tampa compare with those off of Sarasota for shelling and families? Are there other areas like the bayside of Fort De Sota where you see many live mollusks? That video you shared was fascinating too. ❤
Thank you for sharing all of your anecdotes! As far as shelling in the Tampa Bay area, there are quite a few great places: Passe - Grille, Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island, Shell Key(ferry), and Egmont Key(ferry) are all great shelling spots in this area. Of course all shelling depends on the tides and weather. Good luck, and thanks for watching!
This was actually filmed in April of 2022 - usually winter and spring are the best times to shell in Florida, but summer can have good days as well. It all depends on combinations of the tides, and weather! Thanks for watching!
Florida's SE coast is very often hit or miss - some days are amazing for shelling, some days there is nothing. I wouldn't say this typical, but days like this can happen after certain tides and wind/weather etc. Thanks for watching!
Shelling is a huge passion of mine, so I spend quite a bit of my free time doing it. I also try to get to Florida one, or two times a year. Thanks for watching!
Shelling conditions in south Florida can often be unpredictable. If you are able to plan a shelling trip around the tides and weather, you'll have the best chance of finding goodies! Thanks for watching!
I have always heard winter is the best time, but that may just be anecdotal. I was recently in Florida shelling, and it was great! The best guidance is to research the weather and tides before you head out! Thanks for watching!
Are all areas of Juno beach this way? I'm interested in taking my daughter when we're in orlando for her Wish trip but I want to make sure it's enjoyable for her. She's never been to the beach.
Also, are any of the Sanibel/Captiva shelling tours, or the ones to Shell Island worth it? Or are they too populated with other shellers? Have you had luck anywhere on the Panhandle?
I am not aware of any shelling tours to Sanibel/Captiva. Most shelling tours will take you to islands that aren't connected to mainland Florida. Since Sanibel, and Captiva are connected by the causeway, you can access those islands this way. Shelling Tours of the 10k islands are totally worth it - I have done those once(used Reel Kind Tours), and it was amazing. I haven't been able to get up to the Panhandle yet, but hope to someday! Thanks for watching!
I live in Juno but I never seem to get to the beach on a good shelling day like this!!! When was this and is there a way you can find the best time to go? Even the tide apps I've found are always off.
A great question! There's a few things I can say here... shelling in Florida is best in the winter and spring(this episode was filmed during the spring about year ago). Secondly, shelling conditions are almost always dependent upon certain combinations of the tides and weather, so planning a shelling trip around those components will always help. Lastly, I would say that shelling in general is often unpredictable, especially in south Florida. When I shell, I try to go without expectations that way I can enjoy the adventure regardless of what I find! This was filmed at Juno Beach, north and south of the pier. Thanks for watching!
This episode was filmed in April of last year. I got to the beach pretty early, so there weren't as many people at that time - some fisherman, and a couple other shell collectors here and there. Thanks for watching!
Hi! This was actually filmed during the spring time last year. I have heard that shelling in Florida is not as good in the summer time, but in general shelling conditions will always be dependent on the tides and weather! Thanks for watching!
True! I have heard that winter and spring are normally the best times for shelling. This episode was filmed during the spring time. Thanks for watching! 🐚
I needed this video today, thank you! I had never seen the sun dial shell before, absolutely gorgeous. God's creation never ceases to amaze me.
Thank you so much for coming along, shell friend! 💙🐚
I subbed ❤from SWF, love your vieeos, gorgeous sunrise and beautiful videography skills! What a serotonin boost!
Thank you so much for watching, shell friend. Looking forward to seeing you on the next one!
What great finds. you got burned on the back, ouch. Great shells, Lion Paws are the shell I want more than any other then the Sundial.
I love the sun, but sometimes it doesn't love me, lol. I hope you find a Lion's Paw, and a Sundial soon!
Thanks so much for watching!
Absolutely love when the Drone is in the air..great shots ! What an Amazing shelling day !!
Thanks so much for the great feedback, and thanks for watching!
Absolutely gorgeous shells!!!
Thanks for coming along!
Love this video! So many beautiful shells! Now I want to go to Juno Beach.
Thank you so much for watching!
Wow...love the Sundial shells and wish I was able to still shell and find those Lion paw shells! So many beautiful shells and so little time! 😊 Blessings and happy shelling!
Thanks for watching!
Your video is relaxing, instructive, and enjoyable. I especially appreciate that you provide the different names of the shells. Now, I can recognize my little treasures.
Thank you for watching, shell friend!
Solace in Shelling says “excuse me while I go pick up some lion’s paws, sundials and massive shark’s eyes, etc., like no big deal”, haha. Oh, my, what a beautiful stash of incredible finds! You worked hard for those shells and I’m glad you brought us along for the view. Thanks!!
Most times I can contain my excitement and composure when finding really neat shells, but there have been where excitement catches me, and I shout an expletive, lol. I try NOT to do this while filming! haha
Thanks so much for watching!
Super soothing, thank you so much. This setting is so healing.
Thanks for watching!
O my God, how many beautiful shells 🐚. Congratulations 😍.
Thanks so much for coming along!
@@solaceinshelling6552 You're welcome 😊.
Artistic, beautiful, relaxing and informative !! Love it as always!
Thank you for the awesome feedback, friend!
Great collection can't believe all the sundials-love them.
Thanks so much for coming along!
Oooooooooo there’s a couple of my bucket list shells there ❤️❤️ nice finds xx
Thanks so much for watching! 💙
Those shell piles are incredible!!! I love the sun dials and the huge lions paws. Fantastic day with you at the beach. Thank you 🌻🐕🥰
Thanks so much for coming along, friend!
Thank you for sharing. I love watching your channel here I South Africa.
Thank you so much for coming along, from across the world! 💙
I absolutely love sunrises on the beach. and what great shells!
Some of my favorite as well! Thanks for watching!
Soooo many beautiful shells! I want to be there finding me a shark eye!! Just a wonderful beach!! Thanks so much for sharing!! Keep finding those beautiful shells!! God bless you!!
Thanks so much for watching, shell friend!
I want a scotch bonnet so bad!! But I never get to go shelling! They are so beautiful!! I know you are having a great day!! You are so blessed to be able to go shelling them n so many different places! I’m so happy for you!! Thank you for sharing your videos!! May God bless you with all the beautiful shells you can carry!!
Thank you so much for your kind words - I appreciate your viewership! 💙
Love all the beachy goodness!
Woooo! 💙🐚
Love your videos and information about the shells. Love seeing and hearing the ocean. I am not able to get to the ocean any longer. Have some beautiful memories. I love the NC beaches. That's where I spent some time shelling years ago. Thx for shsring
These adventures, and this content are for you, shell friend. I created this channel with the intent to share stories of the ocean, the beach, and shell collecting with everyone.
Thank you so much for coming along, and looking forward to seeing you on future adventures!
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Beautiful seashells! Wow! Like 399 Thank you very much for sharing!
LOVE the opening scene!!!
Thanks so much for watching! 💙
Thank you for a wonderful sunrise, sounds of the water and all the beautiful shells. Thank you and have a great day.
Thank you for watching, friend! 💙
😃 So so many shells!!.
We don't have great shell beaches where I live and I love shells. I get excited when you find shells. This was a great day. Thank you for working hard to bring us awesome content and lovely locations. 😊
I appreciate you taking the time to watch this content!
Wonderful beach with so many shells. You are great because you always introduce me to new shells. Thank you for letting us tag along with you and recording the lovely sound the shells make as the waves retreat. 😃😃😃
I have always enjoyed learning about new shells, and then get excited to bring that knowledge to this channel!
Thanks for watching!
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Great haul; great video; minimal wind noise; no shadows obstructing shell shots; beautiful day!!! Bless you for making such gorgeous content!!!!👍💯👍
Thank you for the excellent feedback, friend! I truly appreciate your viewership!
Really awesome work,and video. Thank you
Thank you for coming along!
About a month ago, I found 3 really nice excellent condition sun dials and about half dozen more that were worn to varying degrees, but mostly whole… get this though-On the Texas Coast!!!! That’s so unheard of. I was at the Padre Island National Seashore down below Corpus Christi, and they were all up in the old high rack lines. So exciting to find shells that are not usual for the area. I loved the giant murex and the lions paw you found! Those are awesome finds along with everything else. I love your videos!
Padre Island is on my bucket list of places to visit to shell. This area of Texas coastline is so wild and remote... one day I'll get there!
Thank you so much for watching!
@@solaceinshelling6552 if you go, be sure to visit Malaquite Beach…take a 4x4 and then go at least 25 miles down the beach away from the entrance before you start really shelling. At the visitor center they can give you some good information too. You can primitive/tent camp or RV if it’s capable of transversing the loose sand. Also there’s two different islands, Padre is at Corpus Christi and South Padre is at Brownsville. That’s confusing for even lifelong Texas natives. 😂 At one time they were in fact the same island, many hurricanes ago, but now they’re not connected and you access from two completely different parts of the state. It is wild and lovely. I have seen coyotes come down from the dunes at sunset… got some magical photos! The Brown Pelicans fly up and down the beach constantly. The ghost crabs are everywhere with their hilarious antics. There’s deer and kangaroo rats… it’s really awesome. If you have a love for natural wild beaches, you will love it. Sadly though, there has been trash the past few years that wasn’t there before the pandemic. A lot has washed up, but then people camp and see it as they don’t need to pack out. The visitors center offers free reusable trash pickup bags (shopping bag size) and I usually try to fill up a couple bags when I’m out there.
When I’m down in South Padre, I love to visit Sea Turtle Inc Turtle Rescue. They do some amazing work there. I do hope you make it to Texas. It’s not as nice as Florida, but it’s got its own kind of beautiful.
Those shark eye were massive. Great finds. I’m headed there next weekend. Totally different set of shells compared to Stuart area
This was filmed in the spring time of last year, so definitely may look different now. When I find Sharkeye's in SE they are always pretty big!
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful!!!!! Wow!!!! I have never found a sundial!!!!
I hope you find a Sundial soon! 💙
Unbelievable beach. Can’t believe all the Lion’s Paws the only shell I have not found. On my bucket list. Thanks for the great video.
If you hit this area of Florida on the right day(tides, weather and luck), you can find paws!
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Oh no beautiful turkey wings!!! Awsome
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Thank you for this beautiful video this beach is absolutely stunning and the shells are incredible ! Love the sundials, the scotch bonnets, the green starshell and oh my the lion’s paws ! What a wonderful time ! 🏖️🐚☀️😎
So many of the incredible south Florida seashells! Thanks for watching! 🐚
Hi Brian! Really enjoyed this video! Gorgeous shells. I'm thinking a day trip to Juno when I come down to Marco Island in Sept. I so want to find bonnets, lions paws and those sundials. Dont see them in SW florida.. Thanks for the adventure!
I wish you the best of luck on your shelling journey - thanks for watching!
That was a Checkered Nerite you picked up 6:25 not a Murex. I got my info from the Florida seashell guide. The water was so clear. Lovely conditions for shelling. I enjoyed your vlog. Your voice is very pleasant. I did subscribe and hope to see you again real soon
Hi shell friend! I don't see a Checkered Nerite at the 6:25 timestamp. The only Lace Murex I picked up was at 2:25 - hope this helps!
Thanks so much for watching the content, and engaging!
5.23 what is that? I've noticed you've stopped naming some of the shells but there were a few I never seen before and I always love to know the names. Can you please tell? Epic finds, beautiful sunsets and a pleasure to watch ❤ Thanks for sharing your adventures 🤩
I "oh, my God," and "wow"ed thru your whole video! I missed my trip to Jupiter earlier this year, and it is my favorite place--your N Palm Beach video was killer, as was this one. Those sundials! And you always manage to find HUGE shark eyes! Then you come up with the Florida Natica, all those lion's paws...! Yikes!!! Oh, and the leafy jewel box. I know it was white, but I'm still a huge fan. And thanks for taking a moment to explain about the decussate bittersweet. I've been trying to find out more about them since your North Palm video, and since I think I found one in Jupiter last year, and there isn't much online info. Are all the ones with the spotted pattern decussates? Love the bittersweets, too. And the bonnets, and the mouse cones.... It's just hard to choose one or two favorites. Nature is amazing! Thanks!!
Interesting observations re: the Decussate Bittersweets - they seem to be more spotted/splotched than the Atlantic/American Bittersweets. The most notable, consistent difference is the off-center beak in the Decussates.
Nature IS amazing - thanks for coming along!
What a selection
I am so happy this showed up in my home page! So great! I live near Juno, just a bit north, and I do collect these lovely shells. Now, I can identify them! Thank you! I will subscribe! 🥰🙌🏼🙌🏼. Do you sell those shell bags? ☺️
Hi shell friend, thank you so much for subscribing to my channel! I don't sell shell bags, but this bag that I use was gifted to me by a friend. The maker is SunSport Canvas!
Thanks for watching!
I am editing my Juno Beach visit right now! I would have DIED to have had the haul you did. Do you mind me asking when you shot this? Looks a little bit better than summer shelling!
Yeah, this was in April of 2022, so definitely not summer shelling, lol. I have never really been shelling in Florida in the summer time, but I hear it's slower paced?
I am super excited to see your Juno adventure!!! 💙
@@solaceinshelling6552 Yours was better! You can see the difference between April and July shelling - LOL! That being said, I still managed to find a bucket list shell for me!
Thank you for sharing Juno beach!! Just love sundials!! Sorry you lost the hawk wing conch...
Thank you for coming along for the adventure! I always love finding Hawk Wings in Florida, because they are somewhat uncommon. It just wasn't meant to be this time, lol!
Beautiful thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Awesome finds!
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Awesome finds! The giant eastern murex is cool, especially as a bucket list shell. I'm pretty sure they don't go any further south than SE Florida, so might be more difficult to find on their range edge. I've yet to find a sundial that's not just the inside core of the shell, I can't believe you found four of them!! Congrats and keep up the great work! :)
It's always great reading your analysis of some of the shell finds! I've found a couple Giant Eastern Murex in SE Florida, but I think you are absolutely correct, it's the extreme southern edge of the range. Interestingly enough, they can also be found in the panhandle, and west to Louisiana and Texas - so cool! I tend to only find sundials when shelling is good on the FL east coast, and it's always a treat.
Thanks for watching, friend!
So exciting, and love the sundials and Florida Natica!! May I ask which beach in Juno? Thank you for another super video!
Oh my, Florida Natica's are some of my faves to find - I think many people get them confused with Gaudy's when they find them. I only have a few in my collection. This was filmed in April of 2022, and I walked in north, and south directions from the pier.
Thanks for watching!
what a day you had!
Thanks for watching, friend!
Beautiful footage. give Yuki a scratch behind the ears for me!
Yuki loves ear scratchies! 💙
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Fantastic Thanks.
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How do you tell the difference between the Florida nautica and the Gaudy natica? I wasn't aware of the Florida nautica, but during my years shelling at Jupiter there were times when I thought a nautica looked different from a Gaudy. Anyways, what a wonderful video. It was so interesting seeing the sea floor when you snorkelled. I've been too chicken to snorkel in the ocean waves, but have enjoyed Phil Foster park and especially Peanut Is. The fish are gorgeous! Thanks for your great videos and dialogue. I may never get to Florida again, but your videos give me the joy of shelling with you.
Interesting question! So both shells are in the Natica genus, which makes them closely related. Their appearance is somewhat similar, but the Florida Natica shells have a more defined color pattern of wide tan bands on a white background. The bands are bordered by lines of interrupted dark-brown or orange segments. Additionally, Florida Natica shells are only found in SE Florida, where Gaudy Natica shells can be found pretty much all throughout Florida.
Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!
Those sharkeye moons are huge!
Thanks for watching!
Watched the video a couple of days ago but posting now that I have replayed it...Teddybear Natica?...Let's rename all the shells that we have encountered along the way....lol...!!!...great trekking with you and hopefully be seeing you soon for another adventure!...of course in 4K!!!
Lol! I jokingly refer to this shell as a Teddybear Natica, because the latin name is tedbayeri! It's a beautiful, but lesser known little cousin of the Gaudy Natica.
Thanks for coming along in 4k, friend!
@@solaceinshelling6552 To me, Gaudy Natica sounds like a cowboy's name...lol......and now, in the shute....GAUDY NATICA....!!!!
I just discovered the joy of shelling and your channel. Love both! Earlier in July, my husband and I, former “non beach”, took the kids to (5 and 8) to see the beach for the first time. I have a hard time sitting on a beach for any length of time, but quickly took up to shelling, birding, and watching the fish off the dock near where we rented. Now I just want to live there. 😊 We stayed in Siesta Key. Visited Siesta, Crescent, Turtle, Longboat Key and drove down to Captiva for a day. We’re looking to do another trip the second week of October. My hope is to find somewhere peaceful to stay near good shelling areas. How do the coastal areas off of Tampa compare with those off of Sarasota for shelling and families? Are there other areas like the bayside of Fort De Sota where you see many live mollusks? That video you shared was fascinating too. ❤
Thank you for sharing all of your anecdotes! As far as shelling in the Tampa Bay area, there are quite a few great places: Passe - Grille, Honeymoon Island, Caladesi Island, Shell Key(ferry), and Egmont Key(ferry) are all great shelling spots in this area. Of course all shelling depends on the tides and weather.
Good luck, and thanks for watching!
Wow! Nice shell piles and finds! Great video! Was this filmed recently?
This was actually filmed in April of 2022 - usually winter and spring are the best times to shell in Florida, but summer can have good days as well. It all depends on combinations of the tides, and weather!
Thanks for watching!
Just going back and rewatching some of your older videos. They make me happy. And those shark eyes! They are massive!
Thanks for (re)watching! 💙
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Wow. What a gorgeous place. Was this typical or after a storm? ☀️🦋
Florida's SE coast is very often hit or miss - some days are amazing for shelling, some days there is nothing. I wouldn't say this typical, but days like this can happen after certain tides and wind/weather etc.
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Nice scores.
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How often do you go on shelling trips? Love your content
Shelling is a huge passion of mine, so I spend quite a bit of my free time doing it. I also try to get to Florida one, or two times a year.
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I was at Juno beach in April and didn't see that many shells.
Shelling conditions in south Florida can often be unpredictable. If you are able to plan a shelling trip around the tides and weather, you'll have the best chance of finding goodies!
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A natica! Bonnets! Sundials!
Some of my favorite shells! Thanks for watching!
Hi, I like your video. Would you tell me what month was when you been in Juno beach, please?
Hi there! I think I filmed this in April of 2022.
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Planning a shell trip to FL. What is the best month to find treasures?
I have always heard winter is the best time, but that may just be anecdotal. I was recently in Florida shelling, and it was great! The best guidance is to research the weather and tides before you head out!
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Are all areas of Juno beach this way? I'm interested in taking my daughter when we're in orlando for her Wish trip but I want to make sure it's enjoyable for her. She's never been to the beach.
Also, are any of the Sanibel/Captiva shelling tours, or the ones to Shell Island worth it? Or are they too populated with other shellers? Have you had luck anywhere on the Panhandle?
I am not aware of any shelling tours to Sanibel/Captiva. Most shelling tours will take you to islands that aren't connected to mainland Florida. Since Sanibel, and Captiva are connected by the causeway, you can access those islands this way. Shelling Tours of the 10k islands are totally worth it - I have done those once(used Reel Kind Tours), and it was amazing. I haven't been able to get up to the Panhandle yet, but hope to someday!
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I am a seashell collector of rare. Common and International shells. I have all of these shells.
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I live in Juno but I never seem to get to the beach on a good shelling day like this!!! When was this and is there a way you can find the best time to go? Even the tide apps I've found are always off.
A great question! There's a few things I can say here... shelling in Florida is best in the winter and spring(this episode was filmed during the spring about year ago). Secondly, shelling conditions are almost always dependent upon certain combinations of the tides and weather, so planning a shelling trip around those components will always help. Lastly, I would say that shelling in general is often unpredictable, especially in south Florida. When I shell, I try to go without expectations that way I can enjoy the adventure regardless of what I find!
This was filmed at Juno Beach, north and south of the pier. Thanks for watching!
My home beach! Some days you get a bounty there, some days you don’t. Still beats a day at the office anytime!
Lol my bad I've taken it off the zoom to fill back to original and now I see the names in the bottom!! Sincere apologies 🙏
Very rarely see someone find 1 sundial. Let alone 4. Congrats
I often don't find any of them, lol. I was truly shocked when they kept appearing in the shell piles.
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When did you go to juno Beach? Where was the other people?
This episode was filmed in April of last year. I got to the beach pretty early, so there weren't as many people at that time - some fisherman, and a couple other shell collectors here and there.
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Was this in the summer??? 😮😮😮
Hi! This was actually filmed during the spring time last year. I have heard that shelling in Florida is not as good in the summer time, but in general shelling conditions will always be dependent on the tides and weather!
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@@solaceinshelling6552yes, but just today I found five wentle traps on lighthouse beach Sanibel island!
Am in Jupiter beach every morning this has to not be right now
This was filmed in April of 2022.
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3.58 what is that one called??
This shell is called a Giant Donax!
Summer is supposed to be no good for shelling!
True! I have heard that winter and spring are normally the best times for shelling. This episode was filmed during the spring time.
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