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Sanibel Shells – Fine Specimens
This morning was worth waking up for. These beautiful specimens were found while walking by the Sanibel Lighthouse, in the water.
Sand Sculptures on Sanibel
My morning walk made me smile more than usual today. There were several sand sculptures for beach combers to find right by Gulf Side Park.
Queen Conch With Purple Tips
This beautiful queen conch was found by my son while diving off Miami.
Sea Star and a Cockle
I found this beautiful nine-armed starfish and a gorgeous, big cockle. The starfish was on the move, too!
Hello, Lion’s Paw
Today, I found my first lion’s paw on West Gulf Drive, near Access Five. I was just walking along the wrack line and it was completely even with the sand.
Sanibel Shell Show
This incredible show is put on by the Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club. I have attended this event many times over the years and it always leave me in awe.
Flight of the Pelicans
In this photo, you can see Fort Myers Beach in the background as I was way down the beach toward the Sanibel Lighthouse. Worth waking up for.
Papa Alphabet Cone
Do you see it? I see the word “PAPA” on this alphabet cone. The reason this is so special to me is because I take it as a sign.
Wentletrap: What it means, Where to get one
While going through my shelling guide, I realized that I didn’t have a wentletrap. How can that be?
Sunset at Sanibel Causeway
Happy New Year and a great year of shelling!
My First Junonia, Make That Two
I found my first Junonia this weekend, and it felt as good as I thought it would!
Orange ZigZag Scallop Kind of Day
Who doesn’t love zigzag scallops? I love them! Especially the orange ones.
“At the beach, time you enjoy wasting, is not time wasted.”
– T.S. Eliot
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