Big Day for Shellers
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A few specimens of our colorful day at Blind Pass
I just can’t even find the words to explain how much fun the shelling has been the last few days. I think I’ll just post the pictures since I can’t even name all of the shells that were being found at Blind Pass on the Captiva side…..and they are still coming in.
Lucky shellers at Blind Pass
You've got to be quick!
Margaret found a Flat then 15 minutes later an Alphabet Cone
This gives you an idea of the height of the shell mound
Random shot after a wave receded
Jan (Buffalo, NY and her son Peter (Stuart, FL)
Earlier today, Clark and I checked out the beach right of Beach Rd ( locals “A” parking sticker required) since we couldn’t find a parking spot at any of the Lighthouse parking lots. I’m so glad I met Jan and her son Peter since I got some tips on finding a JUNONIA. Peter found a 3 1/2 inch JUNONIA on friday morning at 4:30 in the morning at low tide. He says that he uses a halogen flashlight because the shells show up so much better. Jan has been shelling for 40 years on Sanibel and has never found a JUNONIA so she was very excited for him. Congrats, Peter!
PS and FYI- Please remember that you can not have any lights on the beach when we are in turtle season May through September. Please respect the turtles!
We was there also today,around 1 pm to 2:30 pm & saw the same people.lol. I found some nice shells,it was a beautiful day at the beach too. We couldnt get over the shell pile,so many,you could spend hours there and still find some great shells.
I LOVE your site…found it through Daily Vitamin Sea…and you have me SO jealous! I have family in Stuart and Port St. Lucie. I see those cities are a mere day trip away! I can’t WAIT to visit one day and shell there! Thank you so very much for stating this blog and sharing your love of shells!
Pam, this is almost painful to read! All those beautiful shells washing up and I’m stuck in a wheelchair right now … boo hoo!! Thank goodness this is a temporary situation for me, but it’s just killing me to see what I’m missing. At least I can enjoy your great photos!
Hugs,
Pam of Small Serendipties
Beautiful, beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing your pictures of your beautiful shells. What fun! We have 8 weeks to go until we are there. Looking forward to some sunshine and shelling.
i’m another shelling fan…and love this site which i’ve only recently discovered. the photos are beautiful!!!
do you think one time of year that than another is better (i usually go in early October)?
and is night shelling really something bountiful?
love sharing my addiction with everyone–such a joy, isn’t it?
Wow!So many shells just SITTING THERE!!!!!!! I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!!
Good Morning; My wife and I are going to sanibel island in 10 days. Can you suggest a few good areas for shelling (we are not really familiar with the area). Thank you for your kindness. I love your website.
Just came back from Sanibel Island and first couple days too cold and windy then we (my husband and I) went shelling. It is addictive. Mailed big box of shells and brought back lots on plane, I have been identifying them and am I surprised with all we have brought back, but I want more. I guess we will have to return. I also wish I would have seen your blog before we left so I could have followed you. Thanks I love this websight.