Someone must have put in a good word to Mother Nature for me. I put in an order for lots of sea shells for my family’s Sanibel visit…
Whoever whispered into her ear- Thank You. She delivered!
There were shells washing in with each wave but you had to be fast to grab them.
So check out this next photo and see how many shells were built up around that old wooden jetty (bulkhead) on Monday…
I went back to this same spot yesterday late afternoon and saw this…. most shells completely swept away. It’s so wild how fast that happens!
Yes, I still found some beautiful treasures last night but no where near the amounts earlier in the week. I had to get IN the water to find this PAPER FIG, BANDED TULIP, PEAR WHELK, MAUVE-MOUTH DRILL and juvie FIGHTING CONCH (back row) and CHESTNUT TURBAN and CALICO SCALLOP in the front.
Slightly different from the ones earlier in the week crashing up on to the beach like all of these…
Again, the power of Mother Nature! That’s what keeps us coming back over an over again- every single day the beaches change. As The Shells Turn. Oh and check out my fave shell of the week- this awesome “Lemon Pecten” scallop.
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Cool!! Can’t wait to get there on 5/29!! Has been
on my bucket list to go treasure hunting there.
That’s what my granddaughters and I call it.
We love finding treasures!! I wish you were
doing a shelling adventure while I’m there. Wish
I could meet you during that weekend.
Let me know if there’s anything special
happening. Can’t wait!! She’ll on!
Daria
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That yellow scallop is beautiful – it looks like a setting sun with spreading rays! The scallops never cease to amaze me with all their beautiful colors – like snowflakes, no two are alike.
These are so beautiful, Pam! So glad your family had good shelling!
Kinda reminds me of a sunrise shell that is show prized in hawaii…
http://encounterkauai.com/images/sunriseshell.jpg
The shell gods were with you and your family. What great finds-esp. the lemon pecten. I can’t get enough of the scallops. Hope the shells come back for the weekend. Pat
I have experienced similar shelling on Manasota Key this week. Beginning of the week there were many big piles of shells and shark’s teeth on the beach near Stump Pass. Lucky, like your family, my daughter and grandson were visiting and got oodles of shark’s teeth. Also finding olives and pretty scallops which I love.I was hoping after the storms the beach would be even better but today the piles are mostly buried in sand from the strong waves. Still had a nice few hours shelling this afternoon. It is never a ‘bad” day when one can be on a beach!
So happy to know you landed a LEMON PECTEN just weeks after landing a LEMON SHARK !!
The odds sure must of been “SLIM TO NONE!! :) :)
Shellotte
Heehee too cute shellotte! … When life hands you Lemons- land ’em. And So I guess Slim stayed in town. :)
Ooooh that lemon pecten scallop is beautiful! The orange colored scallops are my favorites. There’s just something about that bright orange color that excites me when I’m shelling. Two more weeks and I’ll be there-can’t wait!!!!
Shelling Sister Susan-Panama City, FL.
AWESOME! That Lemon Pecten looks like you can see the growth lines similar to tree trunk lines! Very cool. It’s like Forrest Gump said…”Shelling is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get!” or something like that. lol Glad you had some quality time with your family, Pam.
That’s what I love about the gulf shore; you never know when and where the shells will pile in :) Love the yellow scallop….it’s a beautiful shell. I’m sure your family had a great, great time with you.
Love that pear whelk! I’ve never heard the phrase ‘lemon pecten’ before though.. interesting!
Awesome!
Glad to hear you had a shelltastic week with your family :) Many memories made I am sure!
Hi Pam,
I was at the DMV picking out a new license plate only to find out they don’t have a “shell plate”. FL with no shell plate?
I was wondering if you would consider designing one?
Can’t wait to get there. My daughter and I will be staying on the island May 18 – 24. We were there last year in April and stayed at Ft. Myers. This year we are staying on the beach on Sanibel. Only wish I lived there full time.
My daughter and I will be staying on the island May 18 – May 24. I can’t wait to get there! We came down last year and loved it so much we are coming back.
Yes, the lemon one my favorite too. Check out my poem on shelling Galveston. https://wordshophop.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/real-or-unreal-in-galveston/ April was National Poetry Month
I am not familiar with the “old wooden bulkhead”. Is it near the lighthouse or near Blind Pass?
Marilyn,
It is on the Sanibel side of Blind Pass – maybe 1/4 mile south. A storm a couple of years ago exposed some old pilings. High tide water covered a lot of it when we were there in Feb. But, I’m sure that changes all the time just like everything else. :)
Wow! I have never seen she’ll piles like that when visiting Sanibel. Heading to Oceans Reach tomorrow thru 5/10. Hoping Mother Nature
Cooperates. My daughter, husband and I have booked your big hickory trip. We are excited to meet you. When my husband and I were down in November we had some really good finds including a junonia!
See you soon!
Beautiful shells Pam. I do like that Lemon scallop too.
I’m sure you had a wonderful time with your family and treasured every moment. Judging by the pictures, it looks like your mom is even taller than you. :) I hope everyone had a safe trip home with all their treaasures.
So pretty! That photo of all the shells in the waves- <3. Wishing I was there!
wow more beautiful shells ,lemon scallop is super lots more no wonder I love shelling r.g. stein
Oh poor baby – you had to actually get into the water to collect the bootie.
I’d swim to Catalina to find those….
LOVE your beautiful Lemon Pecten!