Cockles, Conchs and Quahogs
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After several weeks of east winds, the west winds have finally arrived to drive some shells on to our beaches. Today was only the first day of the westies but since it was a really low tide this morning, I figured I’d find some goodies. It’s always a good day when you find an ALPHABET CONE and you’ve got to see just how darn cute this little juvie HORSE CONCH is…
I couldn’t believe I found this ANGEL WING sitting in the high wrack line…
I love when I find shells like this BANDED TULIP lying on the beach like this.
Tonya, Beth and Max from Ohio had their bags filled with all sorts of treasures.
Wanna look in their shell bags? I sure wanted to too! COCKLES and CONCHS and CLAMS…
Max found this live LIGHTNING WHELK in the high tide wrack line so he walked it down to the water and gently put it in the water. Good for you Max! You helped save this beauty.
I found local Sanibel sheller Lynn walking her very happy standard poodle Alexander with a pocket full of seashell treasure too.
Look at those pretty those COLORFUL MOON shells along with those candies and a mini TURE TULIP.
There was all sorts of bivalves scattered along the beach. I found this ATLANTIC COCKLE, PONDEROUS ARK and SOUTHERN QUAHOG together on the beach just like this…
This is the biggest DARK CERITH I’ve ever found. It’s one and a half inches long!
I was pretty pleased with what we all were finding on the beach near Donax Street today after the first day of west winds. Tomorrow might be even better!
Ooooh just one more week til I will be getting sand in my shoes. Keep those good wind directions coming. Looking forward to the full moon too.
Beautiful pictures! This location is really nice and I’m planning to visit there some day soon. Thanks for enjoyable experience.
That must have been the problem when I was on Sanibel – those darn east winds. Happy to see the lovelies are back on the beach. Happier still to see you finding them cuz you always share with us!!!!!
Pam, do you ever actually find shells inside the pen shells?
Yes! some times I do find other shells inside pen shell but mostly I find other good shell under the pen shells.
WOW…you’re right that Cerith is huge! Love the Alphabet Coon too. And the Candy Corn…nice. Angel Wings are my favs tho’ gotta say. Yahoo the shellin’ is back! Thanks for sharing, Pam.
Ha, ha…..that would be Alphabet CONE! (Fingers movin’ too fast)
I feel the air… hear the waves… and take a BIG breathe!! Thanks for sharing these wonderful pics!!!
Mmmm, nice shell news!
I love your website. I have been shelling on Gulf Beaches since I was a kid. I have been hooked on shelling for years. We were on your beach in Sept. and found out about this website. I really enjoy your photos and posts. I look forward to my next trip.Your pictures make me feel like I am almost there.
Anyone have a condo for rent for a week beginning 3/3/12?
It was a good month and we had a wonderful time with family and friends. A surprise was given to us yesterday with all the shells coming in at Beach Access 1.
Good luck to all the shellers today. We’ll return next year at the same time. Also got to meet Murex Ken and his wife, Alice. My big prize yesterday was a Scotch Bonnet.
Lee, nice to meet you too. When I see your name on Pam’s blog, I will now associate it with a friendly, attractive lady. Alice and I are also leaving today, but hope to return again in January. We did not find the quantity of shells this trip that we have found in the past, but we did find a few new species for us and some nice, dead angel wing pairs, which are soooooo beautiful.