Scotch Bonnet and junonia piece

Les found a Scotch Bonnet and junonia piece

I couldn’t wait to check out Captiva’s Blind Pass this morning after we had whipping 20 mph north west winds all day yesterday. As soon as I got on the beach, I met fellow sheller Les who showed me he found this SCOTCH BONNET and a piece of JUNONIA at daybreak on the sand bar. The SCOTCH BONNET is not perfect but it’s a nice size and all one piece…… so to me? It’s a nice find. I hardly ever see SCOTCH BONNETS and it’s the third one I’ve seen this week – weird!

Horse conch by gulf

Horse conch on the shore

This big HORSE CONCH was my first shell I picked up this morning. It’s old and pitted but it sure does have pretty lines and color so I fell in love with it. The next few pictures show you how I found it…..

Sand Covered Conch

Sand Covered Conch

Partial sand covered conch

Partial sand covered conch

Blind Pass sand bar

Blind Pass sand bar

As you can see, there wasn’t tons of shells but I met Linda from North Dakota who was just happy to find a nice WHELK and to be on the beach in Florida. I like your attitude, Linda!

Sheller Linda with whelk

Linda (North Dakota) with whelk

I did see lots of PEN SHELLS  which is a good sign of good shelling in the next few days. I’m keeping my fingers crossed! I’ll be anxious to see if anybody else finds another SCOTCH BONNET.

Kings crown with seashells

A nice Kings crown on the beach