When I was 13,14 I stayed with my brother in key West for 2 summers and where he lived out the back door was mangroves and mud/sand flats. I was out on the flats from sunrise to sunset. I found 3 hawking conchs and 2 massive horse conchs in the flats. That was back in the late 70s and I still have all in my collection. Thank you for the great videos and keep up the great work.
...a purple Janthina? Have never heard of this shell, but there it is... and so beautiful! And roadside shelling seems like a spontaneous way to look for shells. Too bad so many of these beautiful shells had occupants, but then, that's the sign of a healthy ecosystem!! Had fun watching this exploration right next to the highway and in 4K and, once again, thanx for letting me tag along on yet one more shelling adventure!...and taking it that you like pineapples...lol!😄
This was also my first time finding this beautiful shell! I used to try to roadside shell in the Keys when I was younger(before starting this channel), but I was never seemed to have luck. I have been able to refine my strategies a little, and now I am finding(a few) more shells here when I visit, lol! Thanks for coming along roadside shelling, in 4K!
Just back from a week over at Casey Key (near Venice, Fl.) got out just as the 'storm' Debby was approaching. Love your 'drive by shelling" in the Keys. I used to go lobstering for 3 weeks every August at Big Pine Key. I love that the queen conchs are alive and well !! The hawk wing was beautiful! Isn't there a 'milk conch'? or something similar to the hawk wing but very thick?
I would have done a back flip over a nice Janthina! Keep missing those. I've heard its only good for shelling in the summer and you must wade/snorkel. The water gets too hot and you have mass die offs.
Well that was awesome! I’m going to bring my extra shells to the keys to recycle when I go. We have plenty in SWFL but I think there might be some competition for gastropods down there. Great trip!
Hi shell friend! I agree - this was filmed one year ago in August and the water was unbelievably hot. I think weeks and weeks of these conditions ended up destroying quite a bit of marine life in this area 😥 It was quite nice to see as many live creatures as I did though - a different experience! Thanks as always, for watching and looking forward to seeing your next Keys adventure!
@@solaceinshelling6552 When I visited Dry Tortugas it was brutally hot. It’s nuts t think the critters can survive that heat. I have a certain mile marker in my head I want to go explore. Fabulous to see how spontaneous shelling can be in the keys!
What a nice video....makes me want to get in my car and head south! Love how respectful you are with your surroundings & shells. This was a pleasure to watch. Keep safe and enjoy your adventures.
So glad to see your video. You found some beautiful shells. If I can't go myself, I'm so glad you take me with you. Your videos are so awesome and the music is so relaxing. Thank you again.
Beautiful ❤ LOVE seeing all the live shells-just as exhilarating as empty ones to me…shells at their finest 👌🏼 The beauty of shelling is the “experience.” 🙌🏽🐚☀️
It so good to be fare away from all the sheller's and it is a big surprise if you look for Shell's that is not abandoned. It is like a treasure hunt. It is like on the Wild Coast of South -Africa. Enjoy this good video. 👍
Love shelling, always have (growing up on NC coasts) I'm getting older but still shell every year at NC or more exotic places like Asia. Anyway love your vids but wondering how you film. Drone, camera stuck in sand, silent partner? Just curious
I love your question! When I started this channel, I wanted to create, and share a different approach to the shelling experience. Many YT sheller's incorporate a sort of POV style tactic - my aim make viewers to feel like they are there at the beach while watching. I film primarily with my phone, and I also have a drone and an underwater camera which I occasionally use. I also almost always film by myself, unless one of my friends accompanies and offers to film(this has been a couple of my episodes). On the "walking past shots", I usually place my tripod down, walk by, and then come back to grab the equipment. It's a little bit of extra work, but it's all sort of become a look that my channel has become known for in this genre. I have also noticed over the years that there are a couple other shelling channels who are also incorporating this approach into their work😃 Thanks for watching!
You never disappoint❣️ I feel as excited when you find a live one as a empty one. I think my favorite shell of the vlog was the Jana’s. The purple is just soo beautiful. The Keys are amazing. Thank you for adventure❣️
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment! I knew beforehand that I was most likely going to encounter more live creatures here than empty shells - and I love that! The Keys are a magical place. Thanks for watching!
That was a beautiful shot of the burned trip with the beach behind. The yellow joined shell is lovely. Too bad that first large queen shell was alive. It had fantastic colors. Thank for taking us along.
