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Fighting Conchs and Foamy Feet
There was a lot of foam on the beach this morning, but it didn’t seem to slow anyone down. The fighting conchs were out in full force.
I love fat tulip shells
I found this fat tulip today while shelling on West Gulf Drive. I also found these two colorful lightning whelks.
Mermaid’s Purse and Double Cones
Today had me seeing double! These two alphabet cones are a little worn but for being on the sand, they’re in pretty good shape. And a mermaid’s purse was also found on the low tide line at Turner Beach.
Minis and a Redfish
Good things come in very small packages! Here are some of the mini shells that I found at the Sanibel Lighthouse today.
Cone and Tellin Kinda Morning
I was rewarded for putting back that live cone yesterday because today I found an alphabet cone — and more!
Blind Pass at Sunrise
There is something magical about being on the beach before the sun rises over the horizon. It’s quiet. So still. All you can hear is the sound of the waves and the wind. It’s my favorite time of day.
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.
“At the beach, time you enjoy wasting, is not time wasted.”
– T.S. Eliot
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