While the shells were washing up at Blind Pass Captiva in every nook …
And cranny…
Stan and Carolyn worked that pile at Blind Pass the entire weekend…
Then he found a sweet teeny tiny JUNONIA “cob” …
Then Vicky from South Dakota found a JUNONIA cob too.
They put them side by side so you can see why we call them “cobs”. The tip, tail and most of the body is still there but it looks like the middle was eaten…. like a corn cobb. Junonias must be delicious treats to BOX CRABS since they are most times responsible for cracking the JUNONIA shell to get to the mollusk inside. This makes it still a fun find and because of the hard edges, it becomes the perfect centerpiece for a wire wrapped pendant for jewelry!
While they compared JUNONIAS, Addy (South Dakota) plucked out an ALPHABET CONE
Clark and I heard that Lighthouse Beach had some good mini shells so we had to check it out. Yep! We didn’t find oodles of miniatures but I did find a few WENTLETRAPS and other cutie little shells …
Oooo… but Clark found a gorgeous TRUE TULIP along with a few other fab finds.
The shelling hasn’t only been great on Captiva and Sanibel, we also heard the shelling has been awesome all along the southwest Florida coast in Tarpon Springs, St Pete, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita, Naples and Marco. So I hope you’ve found some treasures as well if you’ve been on the west coast this week because you just never know what tomorrow might bring. If you’re on your way to the beach, dont forget to look in the nooks and crannies.
PS- I met so many people this weekend who found so many great shells, I may have gotten a few names backwards- Ack! So I’d like to apologize if I goofed anybody’s name!
I’ve never seen so many shells! Maybe one of these days I’ll find a piece of a junonia or a cob. I didn’t realize that a crab was strong enough to break the shell. Happy hunting. Pat
So many great shells everyone found! I can’t enlarge the photo’s any more…is that a change…sure hope not??
Parker-on Sept 27th Pam wrote an explanation-some people were using her photos without her permission. She wants to protect her images. I happen to have a nook and I can make the photos bigger so I can see the shells. I miss being able to enlarge them on my computer. Pat
Love all the shell pictures….and that True Tulip is beautiful.
Every piece of Junonia is a treasure.
It’s been two days since I’ve been to the beach….missing it already.
Donnie
Keep piling up those shells. My wife and I will driving from Texas in a couple of weeks for 4 days of shelling!
Been checking your site every day to see whats happening…getting excited.
Mike and Nancy
Awwwkkkkk…can’t stand not being there!!!!!! I’m packing up the house, tho’ – won’t be too long.
Your close up “shell shot” of the jette was inspired!!!!!
Ah what great stuff! I love the Junonia cobs. Those naughty box crabs; I am sure the Junonias are as delicious as they are pretty!
Wow…The shell pile is amazing! We are suppose to arrive in 17 days…Roy surprised me with a 10 day birthday trip. BUT, today he came home from work to tell me that because of the Government shut down he is now not getting a paycheck..but has to go to work, and had his vacation canceled. Quess we’ll just have to wait…….Thanks for sharing Pam, hope to see you,the sand, the water, the shells and the sign that says Welcome to Florida real soon.
L-O-R-E-E from Ohio
So sorry to hear about your cancelled vacation and other hard ships that will be caused by the shut down. Hope all will be resolved sooner than later.
Darn , of all years I’m NOT coming down this fall
Keep em coming – I will be there Saturday!!! YIPPPEEEE
Since we couldn’t get to Blind Pass (where all the shells are) today, we went to Jones Beach. The temperature went up to 80 degrees. I didn’t find many shells. One scallop, some coquinas(one whole) jingle shells, oysters and some astartes. I have only found the astartes on LI.. Hope the shells are still there. Love your Shelly Temple costume!
Pat
Thanks for all the info on your website – it has helped me plan my trip. I am taking my 74 yr old mother, her sister, and a cousin down to Sanibel in Nov. – their ‘bucket list’ trip! I am praying for a big pile of shells, they will be in heaven! They live and breathe to find Olive shells, I only hope they can find some. I am excited about the variety of shells at Sanibel. I am really looking forward to seeing all the wildlife at Ding Darling. Thanks for your videos – I have been sharing them with my group, they are so excited about this trip, it will make the 3 day drive worth it!
Pam, if you have a problem with people stealing your photos maybe you can put a watermark over each one? That way we can still look at them enlarged and oo and ah and the shells. :)